Stories from people impacted by brain cancer

At the Charlie Teo Foundation our sole purpose is to tackle brain cancer head-on… and beat it. And in this world in which we operate, we meet remarkable people every day. People who reveal an impossible strength, spirit and humanity when faced with life and death scenarios.

It’s time you meet them too.

Meet the radical scientists who devote their lives to the quest for a cure. Meet the loving families and carers who confront a terminal diagnosis head-on. And meet the brave patients, including children, who hold onto hope, even when the odds are against them.

Sadly, the facts are undeniable. Brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease.

This simply must change.

So please read these true stories gathered by the Charlie Teo Foundation and donate to save our children’s lives.

"Brain cancer is killing more of our kids than any other disease in Australia"

“Let’s just do what we have to do and beat this thing”

“My vibrant little girl has survived 8 brain surgeries”

“I was the first Aboriginal woman to graduate with a PhD from Oxford”

“Our son fought like a warrior accepting all treatments, enduring everything that was thrown at his body."

“I have anaesthetised over 15,000 children”

“When your child is dealt a hand that only has one outcome your world is crushed”

“What Einstein was talking about was crazy at the time, it just turns out he was correct”

“I am now 22 years old and 10 years brain cancer free!”

“If they could do pain and suffering, then I can do this”

“No one scientist can do it alone”

“When I was 17 I was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour”

“Milli lived life to the fullest for 5 years after we were told she needed to go into palliative care”

“Come on dad, take a teaspoon of cement and harden up”

“I am 23 years brain cancer free and so grateful to be alive”

“High-risk, high-reward research is urgently needed”

“We want to give her the best chance of living the life she deserves”