Dr Raelene Endersby, Researcher
“I’m a scientist. I work in pre-clinical testing for paediatric brain cancers. For paediatric brain cancer, because it is so rare, it’s the last things that doctors think is wrong with your child when you take them in to emergency. For a lot of parents their stories are very common – that it was the […]
Philippe, Father of Enguerrand
“Enguerrand was born on June 15th, 2004 in France. He was a kind, smart, and athletic young boy with lots of energy. Enguerrand enjoyed traveling, going to school, and being outside. His favourite sport was tennis, and he aspired to be a pro tennis player. He was very fond of tennis star Rafael Nadal, and […]
Maggie, Brain Cancer Survivor
“My journey began when I was 10 years old and my mum took me to get my eyes tested. The tests showed that one of my pupils was slightly bigger than the other and the optometrist suggested I get it checked out. After going to the doctor, paediatrician and ophthalmologist they decided it was nothing […]
Dr Jessica Buck, Researcher
Brain cancer kills more Australian children than any other disease. My mission is to change that statistic, and to make sure kids diagnosed with brain cancer can lead long, happy and healthy lives. When I studied the human body at university, there were so many fascinating subjects that I couldn’t choose what I liked best. […]
Jim Wilson, Father of Sam
”We lost Sam in 2010 at the age of 6. He was way beyond his years, but taken way too young. Sam was full of life in his toddler years – a wonderful spirit, cheekiness, and a wicked sense of humour. And boy did he have the Wilson streak of competitiveness. He was the younger […]
Monica, Mother of Milli
“Milli our beautiful 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed in January 2016 with a very aggressive brain tumour, a Grade IV Glioblastoma. Milli had to undergo two surgeries, and intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Milli bounced back and our little champion returned to ‘life as normal’ attending school surrounded by her friends and taking part in Cross Country, […]
Ciara, Patient
“I started vomiting after a fall in a netball game in May 2016, and then getting massive headaches. Mum knew something wasn’t right, so we went to get an MRI. I was 17 and diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. My family spoke with brain surgeons from around the world for a year but there […]
Emma, Brain Cancer Survivor
“In 1991 Dr Charlie Teo sent my family a Christmas card. He said to my parents, I wonder if Emma will remember me in 18 years’ time? How could I ever forget him?! When I was 4 years old Dr Charlie Teo operated on me. I thank you for removing the Astrocytoma Brain Tumour I […]
Professor Johanna Joyce, Researcher
“I’ve always worked on questions in cancer research long before they became mainstream. Brain tumours represent some of the most aggressive forms of cancer. The brain is our most critical organ, controlling every aspect of who we are as humans, and therefore brain tumours are also amongst the most feared of all cancers. When I […]
Maryanne, Mother of Gus
“This is our family story. I’m going to tell you how my husband Gavin and eldest son Gus died within the space of 2 years. Gavin was 43. Gus only 15. More importantly I’d like to tell you about how they lived. Gus arrived into this world with no fuss. No dramas, no complications. He […]