PRD Port Stephens Launches Community Fundraiser to Support Childhood Brain Cancer Research
Port Stephens, NSW – PRD Port Stephens is proud to announce a community-wide fundraiser to support groundbreaking research in childhood brain cancer conducted by Professor Matthew Dun and his team at the University of Newcastle's Cancer Signalling Research Group. This initiative will run through June, July, and August, aiming to raise crucial funds for the battle against diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a devastating and currently incurable brain cancer that predominantly affects children.
DIPG accounts for nearly a quarter of all childhood and young adolescent cancer deaths, with an average survival rate of just 11 months post diagnosis. Each year in Australia, about 20-25 children, primarily aged between 6 and 9 years, receive this heartbreaking diagnosis. DIPG represents 10-15% of all brain tumours in children, and tragically, fewer than 10% of affected children survive beyond two years from diagnosis. Currently, radiation therapy remains the only palliative treatment available.
PRD Port Stephens is committed to making a difference by donating $500 from each property sale during these three months to support Professor Dun's vital research efforts. The importance of this initiative is underscored by Mat Dun's recent accolade – he has been awarded the Australian Society for Medical Research Medal for 2024, recognising his significant contributions to health and medical research.
Professor Dun's dedication to finding a cure for DIPG is deeply personal. He tragically lost his own daughter, Josie, to this horrible disease. From the moment Josie was diagnosed, Mat and his team worked tirelessly in a race against the clock, though it sadly resulted in his personal devastating loss. Despite this, he continues his remarkable work to prevent other families from experiencing the same heartache.
But they can't do it alone. In addition to our donation we are reaching out to local businesses and community members to join us in this noble cause. For every donation received from a business, PRD Port Stephens will extend our gratitude by promoting their business across our social media platforms and marketing channels. It's a wonderful opportunity for local enterprises to gain visibility while supporting a cause that can save children’s lives.
Your support is invaluable in driving forward the research needed to develop effective treatments for DIPG.
We invite everyone and anyone to get involved. Your donations, whether big or small, are warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Together, we can bring hope and help to these precious children. Thank you for your generosity and support.
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Contact Information:
PRD Port Stephens
Phone: 02 4984 2000
Email: office
Website: prd.com.au/portstephens
Let's work together as a community to raise as much as we can for this world-renowned research happening just down the road at the University of Newcastle. Every dollar brings us closer to a breakthrough in the fight against childhood brain cancer.
Statistics:
- DIPG cancer primarily affects children, with most diagnoses occurring between 6 and 9 years of age.
- It makes up 10-15% of all brain tumours in children, with about 20-25 new diagnoses per year in Australia.
- The median life expectancy post-diagnosis is 9-11 months.
- Unfortunately, fewer than 10% of children survive two years from diagnosis.
- Brain cancer kills more Australian kids than any other disease, with DIPG/DMG being the single largest disease type.
- 1 in 5 Australian childhood cancer deaths are due to DIPG.
- Currently, radiation therapy is the only treatment and is considered palliative.
Join us in making a difference. Your support can help change the lives of children battling DIPG.
