Child brain cancer trial funding boost offering hope to families looking for a 'miracle'

Monique Squires was about to turn four when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Her mother and father, Danielle and Darryl Squires, were shocked. "She was complaining about headaches, dizziness and some mornings she'd wake up and randomly vomit. Then one day her eye turned in," Ms Squires said. "We were flown to the Royal Children's Hospital where later on we were told that Monique had DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a very aggressive brain tumour, and there was n

Townsville father recognised for pursuit of a cure

NO parent should have to watch their child die, but Ren Pedersen has turned his tragedy into a lifelong commitment to help save the lives of others. In 2009, the Townsville man lost his nine-year-old daughter, Amy, to an aggressive form of brain cancer known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. Since then, the determined father has headed The Cure Starts Now, which is gaining national and international traction and has raised more than $3 million. “It’s not until you immerse yourself that you

$380k for DIPG Research in 11 months!

Cancer Cure Boost

A Townsville father who lost his daughter to brain cancer has donated almost $200,000 for critical international research just 12 months after making a similar donation.

Gala raises $50,000 for brain tumour research

A GALA dinner in memory of former Kirwan High principal John Livingston has raised over $50,000 for the Cure Starts Now Foundation.

Convoy For The Cure's Little Aussie Battler!

2019 Highlights of Townsville's Convoy for A Cure!

Convoy for a Cure!

Finding a cure for children with cancer and the convoy raised over $50,000!

QLD DIPG Research Open for Business

Concise 2019 SNO Paeds interview with Prof. Bryan Day, Director - Centre for Child & Adolescent Brain Cancer Research.

Gottardo-Symposium 2019

Dr Nick Gottardo speaks about the DIPG Symposium 2019.

Ziegler-Symposium 2019

Dr David Ziegler states "It feels like making a difference is actually finally achievable for DIPG".