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Together, we can find new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is internationally recognised for helping to lead the search for cancer cures, and is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. We support this vital work by funding new research opportunities, and providing researchers with access to the specialised resources they need to discover cures for cancer.

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September was a busy month for #TeamPeterMac with many incredible individuals, organisations and community groups fundraising to support cancer research at Peter Mac. Take a look to see what some of our supporters got up to in September 👀 1. Shoutout to Jess who shaved off her long hair for cancer research! 2. Thanks to Wendy from Kinglake Ranges Inner wheel for knitting her beanies for cancer research 3. Congrats to @bendi_con 2024 for a successful fundraising event celebrating Bendigo's comic and pop culture 4. Wai Ying @reconnect_studio successfully completed the Winter RIP Challenge becoming one of only 98 people to complete this epic swim! Wai Ying raised a massive $4812 for cancer research at Peter Mac alongside the event 5. Confraternity of the Knights of St. Peter and St. Paul 6. In September, 750 firefighters took on the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb, @000_foundation conquering 28 floors and raising an incredible $310k for Peter Mac! 7. Our amazing Unite to Fight Cancer ambassadors Bernard and Sharon were featured in the Herald Sun. THANK YOU to all our dedicated fundraisers and supporters who took up a challenge for Peter Mac. 💜

🌟 Happy Saturday!🌟 Our Unite to Fight Cancer participants have been sharing their amazing moments from their walks and rides (and their four legged friends). We loving seeing your progress. 1. Juliana is uniting this October and walking 100km in honour of her amazing daughter Lisa. 💜 2. Special shout out to our UTFC ambassador - Sharon. She's all set to walk 75 km over the next 10days! 3. Kerry is walking over 50 km over the next 10 days for all the family members and friends who were gone too soon. 4. Joining the amazing tribe is Joanie and his pups who will be walking 80 km over the next 10 days 5. Team Simply the Breast are out and about, enjoying the sunshine as they clock in 13.6 km from Kensington to Collingwood via Dights Falls. Now that the weekend is here, it’s the perfect time to lace up your shoes or hop on your bike to rack up those kms! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Haven’t signed up yet? It’s not too late! Join us and help make a difference: LINK IN BIO Let’s make this weekend count! Keep sharing those photos, and let’s smash those goals together! 💖💪✨

Please join us in thanking all of our incredible #TeamPeterMac Champions who took on the physical challenge of running or walking at the Melbourne Marathon this past weekend. Together, #TeamPeterMac raised an incredible $110,199! Thank you so much to all of our fundraisers who ran and walked in support of cancer research at Peter Mac.

🎉 It’s Day 1 of Unite to Fight Cancer! 💪 Get set, ready, and GO! Today marks the start of our 10-day journey as we unite to raise vital funds for cancer research. Whether you’re walking or cycling, tackling your distance all at once or spreading it out over the next 10 days, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌 It’s not too late to join in the challenge, sign up via the link in our bio. 💖 Together, we can do this! Let’s smash those goals! 🚀

Good luck to all our #TeamPeterMac champions pounding the pavement at Melbourne Marathon this Sunday! We are so grateful to each an every one of our 800+ #TeamPeterMac supporters who have already collectively raised over $90,000 for vital cancer research at Peter Mac. Run well, and know that every stride is helping accelerate life-saving cancer research at Peter Mac 💪

Last year, life took an unexpected turn for Anna when she was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. As she faced treatment at Peter Mac, her partner, Sian, and family formed “Team Anna” to run the Melbourne Marathon 2023 in her honour, raising crucial funds for life-saving cancer research. Now, a year later, Anna stands proudly at the start line, nine months cancer-free and ready to run for #TeamPeterMac alongside Sian at Melbourne Marathon 2024. “I don’t take for granted my life and my ability to move,” she says. This full-circle moment is not just about her journey, but a tribute to all those battling cancer. Anna's experience at Peter Mac has shown her the importance of ongoing research: “There is so much more research to be done. Supporting Peter Mac directly helps improve treatment options for everyone affected by cancer.” Join us in cheering for Anna and all our runners @melbmara this weekend! 💜 Your support and fundraising efforts make a life-changing difference in the fight against cancer. Follow the link in our bio to read Anna's full story.

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