Share your story - Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation

Would you like to share your Peter Mac story to help others understand the impact of cancer research?

We're seeking individuals, current or past patients of Peter Mac, to share their story. Whether you've been treated for cancer or supported a loved one through their journey, your story holds significance – and we're eager to hear it.

We also welcome stories from organisations or groups who have fundraised for Peter Mac and wish to share their experiences.

Please fill out the form below to submit your story.

Thank you in advance for generously sharing your story, to help us communicate the impact cancer research has for people in Australia.

Share your story

Why are sharing stories important?

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. 

Will my story be shared?

How will I know if my story has been chosen to be shared?

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.

Where will my story be shared?

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

What if I change my mind?

Submit your story

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Name

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E-mail

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Do you, or have you had cancer? (If submitting for an organisation or group, has someone in your group/org had cancer?)

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What type(s) of cancer? (optional)

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Were you (or your loved one) treated at Peter Mac? (optional)

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What is your connection to cancer at Peter Mac? (optional)

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Please provide as much detail of your story as possible. For example, please include all key details - ie: your date of initial diagnosis, how you were feeling, the timeline of events/when your journey started or symptoms, your experience with Peter Mac, what you knew about your cancer. If sharing about a fundraising story, things like what you motivated to fundraise for Peter Mac, what you enjoyed, what was challenging.

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