Welcome to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
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.
With your support, we can change the future of cancer research
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Patients are at the heart of everything we do. If you or a loved one have been treated at Peter Mac, you’ll have experienced the passion and kindness of the team first-hand.
If you are looking for a way to show your appreciation for the care you've received at Peter Mac, or to say "thank you" to the doctors and nurses who have helped you through your cancer experience, a donation to the hospital is the best gift you can give. It is a gift that will help to improve cancer care now and into the future, giving hope to all people affected by cancer, and clinical staff who work so hard to care for them.
Here are some specific ways that your donation can be used to support cancer research:
- Purchase new equipment for research labs
- Fund research fellowships for promising young scientists
- Support clinical trials of new treatments
No matter how you choose to donate, your gift will help to make a difference in the lives of patients and the future of healthcare. Thank you for your support.
To make a donation in thanks, please contact us at 03 8559 7777 during business hours, email us at
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