Entries by Mel Wilke

Charity Event Scores Big: Raising $5,400 During State of Origin Soccer Match

The highly anticipated State of Origin charity fundraiser held on the 14th September, proved to be a monumental success, raising significant funds for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund. Featuring elite players from the best of the best, the event showcased thrilling matches, with both New South Wales teams claiming victory in the […]

Kindness knows no bounds

In a world where heroism often goes unrecognized, Barry and Jean Gibbons stand as a testament to quiet, steadfast dedication. For over four decades, Barry and Jean, local farmers from Walbundrie, have channeled their boundless compassion and energy into volunteering their time and raising funds and awareness for cancer services without seeking formal accolades or […]

Pillar 4 Equipment

Donations made to the Trust Fund enable us to ensure that our local patients have access to the latest equipment and technology. In looking back over the years, equipment that has made a significant impact on cancer patients are the 2 Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) devices purchased in 2020 for $30,700. Thanks to your generosity, patients […]

Pillar 3 Education and Training

Driven by dedication: One student’s passion to improve cancer services. With world cancer rates on the rise across the world, it is important that the Trust Fund invests in staff learning and development. The Tim Fischer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2022 and provides staff at the AWRCC the opportunity to enrol in the Master […]

Pillar 2 Research

21 years of passion and curiosity. During the 2023-2024 financial year, the Trust Fund contributed $13,720 in funding to the Border Medical Oncology Research Unit, enabling local people access to clinical trials. When we learnt that one of the team, Jacqui Mc Burnie was about to celebrate 21 years of employment with the Unit, we […]