Here are some insights into why our donors give so generously to the Cancer Council. For more about how to donate, use the links below or go to Ways to donate .
‘My family and I believe that a bequest is the ultimate gift you can give to continue the fight against cancer. I observed the way the Cancer Council works with its strong collaborations, professional committees and genuine efforts to keep admin costs to a minimum; these were all important factors which helped to influence my decision to leave a percentage of my estate as a bequest.’ – Mavis
Find out how to make a gift in your Will
‘Both my husband and daughter have been diagnosed with melanomas and I spent a lot of time looking into cancer education and prevention programs. The Cancer Council Victoria is the leader in this field, which is why I donate to their appeals three times a year.’ – Barbara
‘I recently joined the Cancer Council’s Breakthrough Regular Giving program. I make a small contribution on a regular basis, and the Cancer Council benefits from the regular income to allocate to their ong-term initiatives.’ – Ian
More about Breakthrough, our regular giving program
‘Our lives have been touched by cancer - we wanted to do something to help and we decided to fund a $5000 Research Award. We got to decide exactly how the money would be spent and we are actively fighting cancer.’ – Jane and Phillip
How to take out a research award
‘It was eight months between the time my husband was diagnosed with bowel cancer to his subsequent passing. We talked about his funeral and he felt strongly that he wanted to leave a mark on an organisation which was wide reaching, all-embracing and best placed to help fight cancer in the future. On the day of the funeral, our friends and family raised more than $5000 from In Memoriam envelopes.’ – Mavis
How to donate in memory of a loved one
A hugely popular relay-style event that raises money for cancer research.
