They’re off and away! 800kms over 6 gruelling days through New Zealand’s beautiful but challenging countryside. Thank you Fireflies. You told us your fundraising goal was $22,000 but at last report, you’ve far exceeded this! An amazing effort and contribution. The Snowdome Foundation thanks you for ‘making hope real’ for Australians with blood cancers. We … Continued
We are proud to share that 215 Australian blood cancer patients have gained access to new, cutting-edge therapies since Snowdome formed in 2010. This year has been a record-breaking year in fund raising for Snowdome, and it has also been a record breaking year in granting funds. Snowdome’s ability to quickly fund strategically important projects … Continued
World renowned Chef, Heston Blumenthal, has announced his support of Snowdome by donating a Chef’s Table to auction to raise funds to fight blood cancers. At the launch announcement at Crown Melbourne in September, Heston nominated three Australian charities that he would support whilst here to oversee the highly anticipated relocation of his famous Fat … Continued
Janet has endured a multitude of harsh and debilitating treatments since learning she had Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a form of leukaemia) early in 2002. During this time she also endured a relapse, various chest and lung infections and a kidney malfunction resulting in long hospital stays and a constant battle to maintain a positive attitude. It … Continued
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