Donnie Harris Chairman

Donnie Harris, Chairman

Donnie was inspired, like many others, by the tragic loss of Amy Pedersen and responded to the call to help establish a dedicated charity in Australia supporting research into DIPG. As one of the organisation’s first volunteers, he has witnessed its remarkable journey, from humble beginnings in 2009, with a small group hosting weekend sausage sizzles, to the respected and well-established charity it is today. The organisation now delivers a number of significant fundraising initiatives, including the Well Hung Charity Golf Day, Mercedes-Benz Townsville Winemakers Lunch, the NSS (Northern Stevedoring Services) Convoy, the Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville Gala Dinner, and The Breaking Point Challenge.

Donnie is a Founding Director and currently serves as Chair of the Board.

He has a long-standing commitment to community and charitable organisations, particularly those focused on supporting children. This includes ten years of service as a Director of Apex Camps, a not-for-profit school camps organisation operating in Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast and Magnetic Island in Townsville.

Donnie remains deeply committed to The Cure Starts Now Australia and its mission to find a cure for children’s brain cancer. He believes no family should have to endure the loss of a child to this disease and is a strong advocate for continued research and community-driven fundraising efforts.

Outside of his role with the charity, Donnie is a practising lawyer and continues to lead his legal firm. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, playing guitar, and reading.