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Thank you to our supporters

Thursday 1 April, 2021

Our volunteers, fundraisers and supporters enable us in everything we do. We thank them for their passion and commitment, particularly through a challenging 2020.

 

Research Awards

A number of individuals and organisations donated or raised more than $5,000 in 2020 and elected to support a particular area of investigation through a Research Award. We thank them for their generosity.

Aileen Macdonald Research Award Frank Hutchinson Noelene Lafranchi Award Team Cancure                   
All Night for the Fight Research Award Friendship Research Award Ollie & Arthur Research Award Team Jess Research Award
Andrea Catherine Performing Arts Geelong Bushwalking Club Research Aware OnTrack Research Award Team Justice Research Award
Angels and Demons Research Award George Hume Crawford Research Award Our Pink Circle Team Marco's Family and Friends 2020 Research Award in memory of Emilia
Ankle Biters – Glenelg Shire Council Helena Bitter Research Award Palcarers Research Award Team MB20 Research Award
Antal Szeleczky Research Award Heroes of Hope Research Award Parker Hall Research Award The Alison Crawford Research Award
ANZ (Shaz & Co) Research Award Hico Research Award Peter L Research Awards The Avengers Research Award
Audrey Campbell Research award Horsham Primary School Research Award Plenty Valley Christian College 2020 Research Award The Byrne Family Research Award
Audrey Trewhella Research Award In honour of Julie Louey Research Award Port Fairy Research Award The Ellie Romeo Award
Beacon of Hope In Loving Memory of Dianne Budd   Research Award in honour of Marie Ogden The Ellie Romeo Award
Betsy J King Research Award Jan Gilchrist Research Award Research Award In Honour of the Goodwin and Femino Families The Ernest and Carmel Ruddell Research Award
Betty May Smith Research Award Jill Hamblin Research Award Rona Bell L Research Award The Loyola College Linda Pavia Research Award
Buddy's Doing Their Bit Kayebelles Research Award Ronald James Skinner Research Award The Margaret Nicholson and Val Murphy Research Award
Burpees 1000 2020 Research Award Keith Cranston Memorial Research Award Rotary Club of Greensborough Research Award The Marianne Mitchell Research Award
Cancer's No Game Research Award Keppel Prince Research Award Sebas Stars Research Award The Mattitude Research Award  
City West Taekwondo Research Award Lead By Example Award Sharon Davey Research Award The Rae & Peter Gunn Research Award
Coconut House 3rd Anniversary Award Macedon Ranges Shire Council Research Award Sherrill Muir Research Award The Sikh Community Research Award
Concepts & Results Maggie Mae Research Award Sonia and Michael Hunter Research Award The Squad Research Award
Deborah Lee Reseaarch Award Maree Ogden Research Award St Helena Secondary College 2020 Research Award The Wong Family Research Award
DNA All Stars (JRW36) Maureen Rodda Research Award 2020 St. Paul’s AGS Traralgon – Year 6 – Research Award Tiff’s Team Research Award
Domain Village People Michael Pearson Research Award Strive to Survive Research Award Wendy Craig Research Award
Eileen Muriel Atkins Memorial Research Award Montania Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Research Award Stuart & Wayne Charge Research Award Where’s Wally Walkers
Emmanuel College Cancer Support Award Montmorency Secondary College Research Award Stuart Douglas Shelley Memorial Research Award Wings of Hope 2020 Research Award
Fr Micks Mates Research Award Movers and Shakers  

Major Donors

We would like to sincerely thank the following generous major donors who supported us in 2020:

  • Benjamin Anthony representing the Anthony Family
  • John & Lorraine Bates
  • >Rosemary Castles
  • Joanne Gunnersen
  • William Hunter
  • Yew-Ming Kuan
  • Terri & Jonathon Lazarus
  • Deborah Lee
  • Andrew Roberts
  • Jenny Tatchell
  • Michael And Marlene Thomas

Major Community Supporters

Thank you to the following supporters who raised over $10,000 in 2020.

  • Kristy Taylor’s Annual Fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research & Support Programs
  • Team Metropolitan 2020
  • Team Sorrento Golf Club 2020
  • Porgie's Afro
  • INBALANCE FITNESS 24-HR GROUP EXERCISE CHALLENGE
  • Doctor Supercoach Podcast
  • Cancer Sucks :/
  • JBS Southern Team
  • Macy & Mums Magical Makeover

Corporate Partners

We thank the following businesses who made large donations, sponsorships or in-kind support to Cancer Council Victoria in 2020:

  • CBA
  • Shout Blade
  • OzCey

Corporate Supporters

We thank the following corporate supporters who donated and volunteered to support the work of Cancer Council Victoria in 2020:

101 Collins Street Dexus PhoneCyle The Branche
ANZ Dias Aluminium Progress Software The Catering Company
ANZ Shout Good Company Rialto Total Office National
Bunnings Group Limited Good2Give Right Angle Events Uk Online Giving Foundation
Collins Square Industry Funds Management Ritchies IGA Viva Energy
Corporate Match 2.0 Kelsemmy Pty Ltd Spiire Walker Corporation
Decathlon Moorabbin Orora Limited TDJ Australia Pty Ltd

Golf Events

Thank you to the following supporters who raised over $10,000 through golf events and The Longest Day Golf Challenge in 2020.

  • Sorrento Golf Club 2020
  • Team Metropolitan 2020
  • Nutrien Teeing off to beat Cancer
  • Fairway to Heaven
  • Club Mandalay
  • Box Hill Birdiemen
  • Tom / Jackson / Sam / Harry
  • Par the Bar
  • Melbourne DISC Golfers
  • The Royal Melbourne Golf Club
  • The FORE Fundraisers
  • John Hudson
  • John Fisher

Relay For Life

Thank you to the support of our Relay For Live events during a challenging 2020:

  • Warrnambool Relay For Life
  • Portland and District Relay For Life
  • Melton Relay For Life
  • Cardinia Relay For Life
  • Maryborough Relay For Life
  • Lancefield Relay For Life
  • Bairnsdale Relay For Life
  • Diamond Valley Relay For Life
  • Ballarat Relay For Life
  • Frankston & Peninsula Relay For Life (virtual ceremony)
  • Geelong Relay For Life (virtual ceremony)
  • Latrobe Relay For Life (virtual ceremony)

Regional Volunteers Groups

  • Bairnsdale Volunteer Group
  • Bendigo Volunteer Group
  • Colac Volunteer Group
  • Dimboola Volunteer Group
  • Geelong Volunteer Group
  • Kaniva Volunteer Group
  • Maffra Volunteer Group
  • Moe Volunteer Group
  • Mornington Peninsula Volunteer Group
  • Nhill Volunteer Group
  • Portland Volunteer Group
  • Sale Volunteer Group
  • Seymour Volunteer Group
  • Traralgon Volunteer Group
  • Wangaratta Volunteer Group
  • Warrnambool Volunteer Group

Special Funds

A number of people have established an ongoing fund for cancer research. We gratefully acknowledge their contribution and continuing support in 2019:

Barbara Mavis Hynam Fund – Established in 2016 by the late Barbara Hynam to support research into the causes and cures of cancer of the bowel.

Helen Macpherson Smith Endowment – Established in 1991 to support the provision of cancer support and information services

Howard Paul Fund – Established in 2017 by the late Howard Paul for research into cancer.

James L Rafferty Memorial Research Award – Established in 1993 by Margaret Rafferty, in memory of her husband, to support research related to cancer prevention.

Janetta and Derek Thompson Memorial Fund – Established in 1994 in memory of Janetta Thompson to support cancer research.

John Bartlett Memorial Research Award – Established in 1993 by Margaret Rafferty in memory of her brother, to support research related to cancer prevention.

John Richard Beckingsale Fund – Established in 1983 under the terms of the Will of the late Alice Hill, to support cancer research workers.

Margaret Rafferty Research Award – Established in 1993 by Margaret Rafferty, to support research related to cancer prevention.

Pauline Speedy Grants-in-Aid Award – Established by the late Pauline Speedy and Jenny Tatchell in 2017 to fund research into women’s cancers.

Queenie & Edgar Gatt Special Fund – Established in 2013 by the late Dr Edgar Gatt in memory of his dearly beloved wife Queenie Gatt to support our Grants-in-Aid program, funding new cancer research around Victoria.

Sandra Lianne Vegting Fund – Established in 2016 by the late Sandra Vegting to support research into lymphoma cancer.

Val Straker Fellowship – Established in 1998 from the estate of the late Valerie Straker, to support breast cancer research.

Lyall Watts Mesothelioma Research Grant

The Lyall Watts Mesothelioma Research Fund established in 2016 in memory of the late Lyall Watts. The fund supports research into the development, detection and treatment of mesothelioma. Thank you to Gary Kenny, Marjory Watts and Sandra Harbison for continuing this vital funding.

Estates

We acknowledge the generous distributions received from the following estates in 2020:

Alan Norman Richards Evon Whalen Judith Slade Mina Gallie
Alexander Mackenzie Hilliard Frederick James Diment Judith Wright Mona Isobel Paul
Amy Mary E Stirton Geoffrey Lee Smith Keatha Stebbins Nina Elzow
Anne Frances Frees George Hartley Treadwell Keith Nason Norbert Schober
Anne Tessie Potter Gerald Stuart Strachan Kenneth Campbell Patricia Desiree Field
Athalie Ross Gerard Jak Lauris Eileen Clark Patricia Elizabeth Sharman
Audrey Rose Kennewell Gwendoline Cole Leslie Trevor Myers Patricia Farrant
Barbara Ann Prior Harry Halliwell Liesel Martha Koch Patricia Margaret Webster
Barbara Corbould Helen Crafti Lilian Steenholdt Paul Kelly
Barbara Le Gros Howard William Paul Lothar Hugo Karl Koch Phyllis Elizabeth Brownlee
Barry Tremaine Peverell Ian George Scott Madeleine Carrier Rae Loh
Betsy Lillian Taig Irene Mary Hammond Margaret Deakin Reginald Merrick
Brian James Taylor Iris Edna May Wilkinson Margaret Ditchburn Reta Williams
Bridie McCoy Ivy Jean Holden Margaret Raw Richard Ian Leckie
Charles Campbell Coghlan James Kenneth Cobain Margaret Rose Sedgman Rita Concetta Ricco
OAM James Patrick Ross Margaret Rosina Moore Rita Hutchison
Christine Bridgart Jan Lautenbach Margaretha Kuipers Robert Bryan Allen
Daphne O’Hanlon Janet Brumley Margery Jean Vaccaro Robert McConnell
Daryl Giles Howard Jean Willis Marie Langley Robina Isabel Bohn
David Mcpherson Roberts Jean Florence Macdonald Marie Elizabeth Bensch Ronald Binks
Donald Arthur Davies Jean Tonkin Marjorie Struys Russell Walton
Doreen Handley Jennifer Carra Marlene Lynette Wilkinson Santina Di Natale
Doris Andrews Jennifer Ethel Harte Mary Elizabeth Thompson Sara Ketty Zocchi
Douglas Alan Keillor Jessie Ludgate Mary Hannah Craig Sonia Margaret Lee
Elizabeth Ann Clarke Joan Stamps Mary Irene Austin Stuart David Caldwell
Elizabeth Noelle Turner Johannes Lempe Mary Patricia Tonks Thirza Williams
Elizabeth Peters Orbell John Harding Service Mary Theresa Murray Trevor Joseph Nolan
Ella May Battersby John Hopkins Mavis Theresa Walker Valerie Lorraine Garrard
Elsie May Pedley John Robert Ball Michael Galea Valma Louise Knight
Engelina Vyhnal John Woodley Michael Grogan Veronica Constance Manning
Eva Jolan Balogh Josephine M Patterson Michael Stansfeld Vivian Shirley Lay
Evelyn Florence Service Juanita Jeffkins Mihajlo Hartmann William George Thornhill

Foundations, Funds & Trusts

We acknowledge the generous distributions received from the following in 2020:

Alfred Reid Trust Ivy Stephenson Trust S.T.A.F. - Beverley Eunice Stagg S.T.A.F. - Satya Vir Kapoor Memorial
Andrew James Schreuder Foundation J I & D R Cromie Perpetual Trust S.T.A.F. - Brian Mangan Memorial S.T.A.F. - Thomas Henry and Marjorie Betty Barnard Donation
Arthur & Doris Clayton Fund Joe White Bequest S.T.A.F. - Bruce Leslie Powell S.T.A.F. - William Arthur Shipperlee
Arthur Milne Bissett Josie Patterson Trust S.T.A.F. - Clarice Nellie Dibbin State Trustees Australia
AusEd International Joyce Adelaide Healey Charitable Trust Fund S.T.A.F. - Dorothy Love State Trustees Australia Foundation
Australian Communities Foundation Kenneth McDonald Martin S.T.A.F. - Edward Thomas Thompson Stuart Leslie Foundation
Betty Donald Gray Charitable Trust Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation S.T.A.F. - Ellen Jean Matthews The Allan Elkington Memorial Trust Fund
Bill & Mena Malloy Trust M A & V L Perry Foundation S.T.A.F. - Elsie Lynda Swinden The Baldy Trust Fund
Brian M Davis Charitable Foundation Madeline Crump & Madeline Williams Charitable Trust S.T.A.F. - Fay Lorraine Nelson The Cassidy Bequest Endowment
Charles Keith Edwards Marion Popplewell Charitable Trust S.T.A.F. - Florence Grace Clark The Drury Trust
CommBank Staff Foundation Mary Theresa Cromie Charitable Trust S.T.A.F. - Graham Stanton Frick Trust The Ethelwyn Elsbeth Richardson Trust
Cubit Family Foundation Mildred Nora Young Perpetual Charitable Trust S.T.A.F. - Harry Schofield The Gavin Family Trust
Danuta Rogowski N J Horton & Grace Horton Charitable Fund S.T.A.F. - James Henry McGarrigle The Ian Potter Foundation
DJ & LM Fox Foundation nib Foundation S.T.A.F. - Jean Mary Greenlees The Isabel E and Francis J Hickmott Charitable Trust
Doris Thelma Rowe Charitable Trust Pam and Alfred Lavey Trust S.T.A.F. - Jennifer Nicholas Bequest The Katrina May Russell Foundation
Dry July Foundation Perpetual Foundation S.T.A.F. - Joseph Norman Mason The Lionel and Aileen Fowler Charitable Trust
E.J. Whitten Foundation Peter Griffin and Terry Swann Foundation S.T.A.F. - Margaret Millicent Condron The Mary Jane Polinelli Foundation
Eirene Lucas Foundation Rado Family Foundation S.T.A.F. - Margaret Robertson Wilson Memorial The McFadden Charitable Fund
Elsie Louise Thomas Trust Robert C Bulley Charitable Fund S.T.A.F. - Maria Emily Hanstock The Miller Foundation Ltd
Erica W Cromwell Trust Ronald Alan Curry Trust S.T.A.F. - Mary Veronica Hall The Nancye Kent Perry Medical Resarch Memorial Fund
Ethel Elleget Trust Rudolph Hally & Pia Martin Memorial Trust S.T.A.F. - Meena Wadhwa Memorial The Picchi Brothers Foundation
G F Carden Cancer Research Fund S.T.A.F - Louis Philippe Herve Labonne Bequest S.T.A.F. - Michael & Patrick Condon Memorial Fund The Price Coulsell Wilson Fund
Gandel Philanthropy S.T.A.F - Philippe Andrey Davies S.T.A.F. - Paula & Betty Clements Memorial The William and Georgena Bradshaw Foundation
Giles Pannon Dalgliesh Fund S.T.A.F. - Alice & Edmund Ingouville-Williams Memorial S.T.A.F. - Phyllis Holman Victor Russ Pittman Charitable Trust
Glenwood Foundation S.T.A.F. - Allan Sisson and Vera McMahon Donation S.T.A.F. - Phyllis Nerelle Turner Wilfred Gordon Hunt Foundation
Grace & Herbert Foulkes Charitable Trust S.T.A.F. - Annie Gladys Matthews S.T.A.F. - Ralph J Harris & Helen A Harris Donation William Cooper Charitable Trust
Gregory Joseph and Zig Dickson Trust S.T.A.F. - B & S Colee S.T.A.F. - Sarah Josephine Logue Memorial Fund Wood Family Foundation
Harold and Cora Brennen Research Fund