Share your story

Stories from the Peter Mac community help our supporters understand the experience people in Australia have following a cancer diagnosis, or their experience caring for a loved one with cancer. Our role at the Foundation is to raise money to support the vital cancer research happening at Peter Mac – research that will result in cancer cures, and more effective, kinder treatments for people living with cancer. Personal stories play an important role in helping people understand why their support is so vital. 

We value everyone who shares their story with us – thank you for considering taking this step. It’s important that we find the right place and the right time to share each person’s story so please note that submitting your story does not necessarily guarantee publication. However, we will endeavour to share as many Peter Mac stories as possible.

Once we receive your submission, it will be reviewed by our team. We will respond to submissions if an opportunity arises to share that story.  By submitting your response, you understand that your story may be shared publicly with your name, or otherwise used, published or displayed. Before we publicly post a story based off the information you have shared, we will of course be in touch with you to let you know how we'd like to share your story and ensure you are comfortable.  

We use many different avenues to communicate with our supporters and share stories of people connected to Peter Mac some examples of how we may use your story include; 

• a news article on our website,
• a post shared on our social media channels 
• in a printed fundraising appeal or campaign 
• in a digital appeal or campaign  
• at a Peter Mac event or fundraising activity
• shared for the purpose of publicity, promotion, education or fundraising 

We are always incredibly grateful to those who choose to share their story with us. And we recognise that your story is first and foremost yours. If you change your mind about sharing your story, it’s okay to withdraw. Please just let us know as early as possible so that we can adapt our plans.