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You can help Australians who have been diagnosed with life-altering diseases by running your own fundraising event.

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You can help Australians who have been diagnosed with life-altering diseases by running your own fundraising event.

There are many ways to help raise funds, whether that be through hosting a morning tea, running a marathon, or just getting some of your favourite people together.

Ways you can get involved

There are many ways you can get involved with raising funds for medical
research at WEHI, such as:

  • Fundraising in celebration
  • Running an event at your school, work or with a social group
  • Fundraising in memory of a loved one
  • Hosting a quiz night

Featured community fundraiser

Legends of Basketball for Bowel Cancer is where your love of the game creates real impact.

Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Australia and it’s rising fast in younger people. The good news? When detected early, it’s one of the most treatable cancers.

Your support powers researchers at WEHI who are pushing forward early detection, personalised treatments and smarter therapies that save lives.

Have a question about your event?

Contact our team for more information at communityfundraising@wehi.edu.au

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Include us in your Will
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