In a final analysis of the Peter Mac sponsored Azacitidine/Eltrombopag study, haematologist and research fellow, Dr Michael Dickinson, targets myelodysplastic syndromes and gives us a lay summary of the purpose of the trial. Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of conditions that lead to ineffective production of normal blood cells by the bone marrow. Patients present … Continued
On 15 October 2014, our second ‘Great Shake-Up’ virtual fundraising event was streamed live from AFL Media’s studios in Melbourne into 100 corporate boardrooms, private functions and even a yacht in Docklands! The event raised over $550,000 for blood cancer research and with the amazing support of our partners and volunteer committee we were able … Continued
The Snowdome Foundation is delighted to announce the George and Yolanda Klempfner Fellowship to support the Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory led by A/Prof. Mark Dawson. The Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory researchers are studying the role of epigenetic regulators in normal and malignant haematopoiesis. These insights are then used to identify novel therapies for the treatment of blood … Continued
Chris Lilley, the creator of numerous TV comedy series (We Can Be Heroes, Summer Heights High, Angry Boys, Ja’mie: Private School Girl and Jonah From Tonga), is auctioning a selection of actual costume items to raise money for Snowdome. For fans of Ja’mie: Private Schoolgirl, Jonah from Tonga and Angry Boys, here’s your chance to own a … Continued
Most people might struggle to walk or run a 400m running track. Can you imagine walking 81 laps non-stop? Now imagine doing that at night! Walking for a cause, 10 year old Sophia more than quadrupled her fundraising goal by raising $475 for cancer research. She was all lit up so that an eye could be kept on her walking … Continued
NOW ONLINE (click HERE) – to learn more about Snowdome, what we do and the urgent need for funds to accelerate treatments for blood cancers, our ‘Great Shake-Up’ event/program is now available to view online. Please click HERE. We hope you find it enjoyable and welcome any feedback. Also, please don’t hesitate to contact us if … Continued
My youngest brother was six when we first heard that our Mum had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I was about to sit my final year 12 exams, and my two other siblings were in the midst of middle school life. No one can prepare a family for the roller-coaster ride you all take when a parent gets … Continued
We are down to the final hours before the Snowdome Foundation ‘Great Shake-Up’ 2014 and are loving the feedback from many who have signed up. We love the fact that some are going the extra mile! Snowdome Ambassador Andrew Cody has done an amazing job of personalising his event. He will be hosting his ‘Great … Continued
My drive for supporting blood cancer started in November 1998, three weeks after my 27th birthday. One evening at 8.30pm my obstetrician called and wanted to see me due to an abnormal blood test from earlier that day. I was 15 weeks pregnant with our first child. I had been living in Auckland for nearly … Continued