“Settling my daughter into high school was my highest priority. She’d had a pretty rough time during her primary school years while I was undergoing other treatments so I really wanted to concentrate on helping her settle in before starting any further radical treatments. By going on a clinical trial, it bought me the time … Continued
Late in 2014, the Snowdome Foundation was contacted by two different parties with a common cause. They both wanted to fundraise for Snowdome. Both parties couldn’t be more different. One was a group of dedicated cyclists who intended to tackle the fiercest slopes New Zealand could offer – in the name of charity. The other … Continued
It is with great delight that we welcome leading infectious diseases physician, Professor Sharon Lewin FRACP, PhD, FAAHMS, to our Board. Sharon is an internationally renowned researcher in HIV who has led pioneering research in the laboratory and clinical trials aimed at finding a cure for HIV. She was the local co-chair of the 20th … Continued
The Snowdome Foundation is auctioning a ‘Chef’s Table for 4’ generously donated by world-renowned Chef, Heston Blumenthal, to help raise money to fight blood cancers. The booking is for 7pm on Saturday 11 July, 2015*, which is only a few short weeks before the restaurant will close and head back to the U.K. If you … Continued
Throughout 2013/14, Snowdome was successful in joining several like-minded major donors* to establish the Centre of Research Excellence in Myeloma (CRE-M) in Melbourne. This $3million investment will support a global best practice research approach in ‘personalised or precision medicine’ which, according to reports from the U.S. and Canada, is an emerging approach for the treatment … Continued
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