MESSAGE FROM CEO

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CURELATEST NEWS OF THE CURE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION SEP 2012

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Oatley Uniting Church Art & Craft Show 13/15 September

Myall River Classic, Paddle for Life 15 September

Medowie Motorcycle Show 15 September

Fashion and Footy Night, Solitaire Volvo Showroom, Adelaide 22 September

Spindlewood Open Garden, Tallangatta 6/7 October

Karen Casey, Friends Weekend In 6/7 October

Ladies Day Out, Emu Heights 13 October

The Gala Purple, The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow 13 October

Pre Melbourne Cup Lunch, Manta restaurant, Woolloomooloo 16 October

Blackwood 8 Celebration of Hope Gala Ball, Doncaster 19 October

Jazz Cabaret – special guest star Rachael Leahcar, Morphetville Racecourse, Adelaide 19 October

RydeX Phoenix Womens Bowling Club, Top Ryde 25 October

Tim Cleve’s Party for a Cure, Melbourne 3 November

Cure For Life Foundation Walk4Life 2012, Centennial Park, Sydney 4 November

Random Runners, New York Marathon 4 November

Cure For Life Foundation Golf Day, Bonnie Doon Golf Club 15 November

Glebe Street Fair, Glebe 18 November

Beach Walk for Brain Cancer, Manly 25 November

Party for Margie Gala Ball, Reef Golf Course, Collaroy 15 March 2013

Cure For Life Foundation Gala Ball, Horden Pavillion, Moore Park 4 May 2013

Bridge to Bridge Cycle Charity Ride, Brisbane to Sydney 4 to 11 May 2013

Music for Life, Penrith 14 June 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN MEMORY We pass on our condolences and gratefully acknowledge gifts in memory of the following people:

Trevor Baigent Valma Hutchings David Pedersen Brett Ward Brian Brown Bruce Sclater Christine Zerella Colette Pugh Johanna King Ken Howie Lance Coburn Peter Lack Jill Wright Sandra Lance Peter Philips Alan Brinkman Aristides Gotsis Brenda Doran Jill Wight Margaret Egan Maria Varvaressos Mary Hana Kent Michael Smart Nicholas Rolfs Peter Gallagher Richard Bennett Robert Black Susanah Calabro William Kearns William Murray Grace Cains Pamela Birss Tony Affleck Jack Edge

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This year UNSW Medicine launched its Visiting Academic program, which will bring four internationally-recognised brain cancer researchers to the Lowy Cancer Research Centre over four years to spend time working with the Cure For Life Neuro-Oncology Laboratory.

The program, sponsored by The Cure for Life Foundation, aims to enhance the high level brain cancer research being carried out at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre by offering internationally-based academics the opportunity to be seconded to UNSW Medicine for a six month period.

The first of four distinguished visitors to accept an academic appointment through

the program, Professor Paul Kleihues M.D., is a leader in neuro-oncology, having published more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, with a focus on the pathology and genetics of tumours of the nervous system. He is the recipient of numerous awards and regarded as one of the leading brain tumour pathologists in the world.

“International collaboration is an invaluable way to accelerate answers to what causes brain cancer and how best to treat, manage and prevent the disease. Through funding esteemed visiting academics, Cure For Life Foundation is an enabler to insight sharing and knowledge exchange. We will be able to credibly benchmark the Cure For Life

Neuro-Oncology Laboratory amongst the world’s finest, and match our researchers with other great minds in ways that are without boundaries,” said Dr Charlie Teo.

RENOWNED BRAIN CANCER RESEARCHER VISITS THE TEAM AT UNSW MEDICINE

Every year Reader’s Digest surveys the Australian population to find out the people, professions and brands we trust the most. This year the most trusted person was Dr Charlie Teo and in honour of his achievement a raffle was held at the Trust awards to raise money for Cure For Life Foundation. Visit readersdigest.com.au/life/australias-most-trusted to read more about Australia’s Most Trusted people and professions.

Thank you to the 930 guests that attended the Cure For Life Foundation Cinderella Gala Ball 10 year celebration on Saturday 5 May 2012. This was our most successful Gala Ball to date, with over $1 million raised for brain cancer research.

The Cinderella theme gave the evening a magical and theatric feel, with the Horden Pavilion transformed into a castle. The experience started with the Scots College Bagpipe Band playing as the guests arrived. Guests were then greeted by Cinderella stilt walkers inside a magical castle and dined on a sumptuous feast from Bayleaf Caterers.

The theme continued throughout the evening with entertainment from Soule Mystique, Gregg Arthur and the Velvet Set, Leo Sayer and iconic Australian band Dragon. Our host Vince Sorrenti, while entertaining us with his wit throughout the evening, assisted our speakers Dr Charlie Teo, The Premier of NSW and Minister for Western Sydney, The Hon Barry O’Farrell MP and Prof Paul Kleihues to deliver our key messages:

• Stoptheclockonbraincancer

• The themebasedona fairytale,bearingamoralmessagenot toneglectnor overlook those less fortunate than ourselves

• Brain cancer is theorphaned cancer, theCinderella disease, and itwill take more than one Prince Charming to break the spell. It is our collective duty to act with service through the generosity of giving.

A highlight of the evening was the Cinderella segment, where guests purchased a slipper hoping to match Prince Charming’s slipper. The winner won an ultimate date with our Prince Charming, Julian Huxley, and was crowned Cinderella of the Hordern Castle.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO CINDERELLA BALL SPONSORSWe would like to take this opportunity to thank our many sponsors, supporters and volunteers that without their support the Cinderella Ball 2012 would not be the success that it was.

CINDERELLA GALA BALL RAISES $1 MILLION

To be a part of any of these community fundraising events, search our Events

Calendar at cureforlife.org.au for contact details of the organiser

DR CHARLIE TEO VOTED AUSTRALIA’S MOST TRUSTED PERSON

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell, Sara McGrath, Rosemary O’Farrell and Glenn McGrath

Cinderella and her Prince Charming: Rachel Black and Julian Huxley

Leo Sayer

Prof. Paul Kleihues, Dr Charles Teo and Dr Kerrie McDonald

HYPER TUBES OUT AND ABOUTThe Voice finalist, Rachael Leahcar, is pictured out and about wearing Cure For Life Foundation’s butterfly hyper tube. The butterfly hyper tube was designed in memory of Rachael’s much loved cousin, Suzanna Calabro (pictured), who died age 19 from brain cancer. You can purchase your own butterfly hyper tube online at cureforlife.org.au

Why not post a photo and message on Facebook.com/cureforlife page, wearing a hyper tube in honour of someone? If you would like to sell hypertubes at your next fundraiser, you can produce your own design for a minimum order of 500 hyper tubes. Just contact our office for further info.

Rachael Leahcar The late Suzanna Calabro

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The Foundation has seen a tremendous past quarter, which resulted in closing the financial year at just over $2.85 million, nearly $800,000 more than the previous year. Thank you to everyone across Australia who contributed to this result.

I have been honoured to meet many of our generous supporters, including John Lance who set up an appeal in memory of his wife Sandra, Wayne and Ann Willmington from Music For Life, Francesco and Katarina Trunzo at their 50th wedding anniversary, the Iona Club 84 plus the team from The Century at The Star. There are many more of you who also organise fundraising in your local community and we thank you for your outstanding efforts. Finally, thank you for the generosity of those who helped us reach our tax appeal goal of $150,000, which featured the touching story of teenager Suzanna Calabro.

From the funds raised, we will invest in tissue collection and patient records as one of our priority areas. This is a key focus to ensure that the tissue collected is of world class standard for use in brain cancer research projects.

I would like to thank Professor Paul Kleihues who completed the first six-month posting at the Cure For Life Neur-Oncology Laboratory as part of our Visiting Academic Program. Professor Kleihues gave a significant contribution with strategic insights, processes and robust discussions and returned to the University Hospital in Zurich in August after a highly successful visit. We look forward to an ongoing association with him and his team in our shared purpose.

During May we held a speaker panel series titled Robust at Martin Place, Sydney, as part of Brain Cancer Action Week. The panel discussions, facilitated by lawyers from leading law firms including Board members Peter Butler and Trevor Danos, tested their mettle with rigorous minds on robust topics. The Robust series was filmed and posted on News Limited’s thepunch.com.au and featured a daily brain cancer blog written by a rotation of the speakers reaching over one million people in one week.

Our focus next quarter is on resource management and streamlining systems and processes in preparation of our national

expansion to support fundraising for our new research strategy, to be announced in October. This is an exciting time for Australian brain cancer research where we will put a national spotlight on brain cancer.

We encourage members of our community to get involved with research initiatives and invite you to attend a research strategy presentation in your state. To register your interest in attending, please email your details to research@cureforlife.org.au The strategy will also be posted on our website at cureforlife.org.au/research for your comment.

Yours sincerely Catherine Stace, CEO

Congratulations to one of our oldest supporters “The Golden Century Group” on the opening of their new restaurant “The Century” at The Star. All proceeds from the soft opening were donated to the Cure For Life Foundation, a total of $40,000!

THANK YOU AGAIN TOUR DE CURE A BALL WAS HAD AT MUSIC FOR LIFE

THE CENTURY AT THE STAR RUN MELBOURNE RUNS RIGHT OVER THE TARGET!

ALEX JOHNSON MORNING TEA

LUNCH WITH CHARLIE

CITY2SURF 2012INSPIRE HEALTH & FITNESS TRIVIA NIGHT

SUZANNA’S WEEK

CANBERRA MARATHON

IT’S A WRAP! EVENT REVIEWS

The Music for Life Ball was held at Penrith Panthers on Friday 15 June and we are pleased to announce that Music for Life handed over a cheque for $59,187 to the Foundation from this year’s ball.

The night was a great success in every way and we would like to thank everyone that attended and got involved in all the fundraising. We would also like to thank the sponsors and supporters that donated to the night. Finally, a special thanks to Todd McKenny and the Robertson Bros who donated their services.

Unfortunately Dr Charlie Teo was unable to make it the Music for Life Ball this year as he had to perform emergency surgery on 12 year old Shannon Crowe. We are pleased to report that Shannon is doing well and we hope that both Shannon and Charlie will be able to attend the event in 2013.

DINE FOR A CURE Hosted by Michael Roberts, the Dine for a Cure One Thousand Cranes Dinner held in Melbourne on 25 May was a huge success, raising $67,000 for the Cure for Life Foundation. Thank you to the committee members Amanda Rice, Ros Facey, Carolyn Henderson and Hamish Park for all their hard work.

Guests were entertained by the String Angels and Ross Wilson and were generous in bidding for auction items such as diamond jewellery, art masterpieces and exotic trips. Dine for a Cure is proudly supported by Volvo, the Pratt Foundation and APT. Visit dineforacure.org to view photos from the evening.

Melbourne felt the feet of over 26,000 people on Sunday 15 July for The Age Run Melbourne, with the Cure For Life Foundation the beneficiary of over $23,800 from 11 teams and individual runners. Nine year old Lexie Jennings (pictured) also ran in honour of her father and wrote to the Foundation about her experience and motivation.

“My name is Lexie and I’m nine. My dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May so I decided to do Run Melbourne so I could raise funds for brain tumour research. We raised over $5,200 for Cure for Life Foundation. Before the race, I trained twice a week. I’m glad I did the race because I really enjoyed it and I know that our money will be used to help understand brain tumours better.”

LUNCH4LIFE, PRE MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHTuesday 16 October

The horses are off and racing for Cure For Life Foundation’s Lunch4Life, a pre Melbourne Cup lunch at Manta restaurant, Woolloomooloo. A fashion parade will get you in the mood for spring racing as you dine on Manta’s famous seafood and Italian dishes, whilst enjoying the spectacular views from the wharf. At $120 a ticket, it’s a better bet than a trifecta in the Cup.

To reserve your seat, phone (02) 9550 5244 or email events@cureforlife.org.au

Sunday 4 November

Join us on Sunday 4 November at Church Grounds, Centennial Park, Sydney, for Cure For Life Foundation’s annual Walk4Life. Walk4Life is a community event that encourages participants to walk, run or jog around a 3.5km course or just enjoy being part of our community.

There will be lots to see and do including a visit from the Waratahs, interactive games from our sponsor Volvo and a BBQ.

Get into the community spirit by joining a group of friends, family and colleagues and walk together in memory of someone who has lost their battle with brain cancer, in support of a survivor of brain cancer or to give hope to those yet to be diagnosed.

It is said that when one folds 1000 origami paper cranes they are granted a wish. At this year’s Walk4Life, you can make your own origami crane or just bring a photo or personal message to hang from our Tree of Hope and make your wish.

Once you have registered for the walk, we will email you a personal fundraising page and your friends and family can donate to your walk directly on your page.

To register, visit cureforlife.org.au/Walk_for_Life/ or for more information phone (02) 9550 5244 or email events@cureforlife.org.au

Cure For Life Foundation has been selected as Glebe Street Fair’s preferred charity partner for 2012. For a gold coin donation you can join the Cure For Life Foundation Tug of War and continue on to enjoy a wonderful day out at one of Sydney’s iconic fairs. Do you want to help us on the day? You can volunteer to cook our charity BBQ or man our stall. Dr Charlie Teo will be playing the bag pipes with the Scotts College Old Boys Bagpipe Band and opening the Fair at 10am.

Glebe Point Road will come alive with over 250 market stalls selling all kinds of quality goods, from collectables to designer jewellery and clothing, from fabulous arts and crafts to gourmet food and irresistible bargains. There will be live music, performance acts, street theatre and children’s activities. Glebe Street Fair is fun for students & families, shopaholics & foodies and kids of all ages!!

To volunteer, please call 02 9550 5244 or email events@cureforlife.org.au

CURE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION GOLF DAY AT BONNIE DOONThursday 15 November

If a leisurely round of golf is your idea of a great day out, join us and other fellow golfers for a game and lunch at the newly designed Bonnie Doon Golf Club on Thursday 15 November. A professional golfer will be on hand to add style to your swing or just regale us with tales of what goes on tour. Cost: $300 including lunch or $100 lunch only.

To register to play or volunteer to help out on the day, visit cureforlife.org.au/Bonnie_Doon_golfday/ or email events@cureforlife.org.au or call 02 9550 5244.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

If you would like to volunteer at any of the above Cure For Life Foundation events, please call 02 9550 5244 or email

events@cureforlife.org.au

MRA’s inaugural ‘Lunch with Charlie’ has raised $25,000. Dr Charlie Teo inspired his audience with an open insight into his life, his work and his sometimes controversial reputation.

Nothing was off limits as Dr Teo entertained a capacity crowd of more than 120 guests at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, including several former and current patients who were on hand to support the pioneer of keyhole minimally invasive brain surgery.

For the first time, Cure For Life Foundation offered Gold Charity Entries in the 2012 Sun Herald City2Surf. Gold runners, with their unique gold bibs, got to start behind the Elite and Red Groups in return for committing to raise a minimum of $750 for charity.

Thank you to the 21 runners who signed up as Gold runners for the Foundation, with Brain Cancer Warriors raising an amazing $39,000 and coming eighth in the top ten fundraising teams. Another 11 City2Surf runners also toughed out heart-break hill and fundraised for the Foundation. Don’t miss your chance to be part of our City2Surf team in 2013.

Nicole Draper hosted a trivia night in memory of Suzanne Haass at Frankston Dolphins Football Club on 7 July and it was a huge success, raising $9,185.

Well done to Angus Alcocks who raised $12,200 for Cure For Life Foundation at the Canberra Marathon last April and was the highest individual fundraiser for the event.

Mamalai Mummas, a team of 23 runners, also raised over $11,000 helping exceed Cure For Life Foundation’s fundraising target for the marathon. Team t-shirts were printed, which many continue to wear at running events around Canberra. The Mamalai Mummas was the highest fundraising team of the event, with Les Girls, also raising money for Cure For Life Foundation, coming up third.

The following highlights a few of the events our many dedicated supporters have run to raise funds for the Cure For Life Foundation in the last couple of months. Whether the events have raised a little or a lot, the fact remains that every bit helps and gets us closer to realising our dream – a day when all patients diagnosed with brain cancer can be told they have a manageable disease. Sincere thanks from all at the Cure For Life Foundation to these and all our other fundraisers.

A huge thank you to Tour de Cure for continued generous support of Cure For Life Foundation. In May 2012, the Tour de Cure completed their signature ride from Brisbane to Mission Beach and hit their fundraising goal of $2 million. The Kynurenine Pathway Project, funded by Cure For Life Foundation, is one of five cancer projects that the Tour de Cure has chosen to help fund this year.

Assoc. Prof. Gilles Guillemin is part of a team of researchers involved in the Kynurenine Pathway Project. The aim of the research is to understand the way tumoral cells use the kynurenine pathway to neutralise the immune system and prevent the immune system from destroying the most aggressive type of brain tumour, glioblastoma.

The research will also assess and develop new combination therapy as the prognosis of glioblastoma remains poor. A better understanding of the involvement of the kynurenine pathway in the persistence of glioblastoma will aid in understanding glioblastoma biology and behaviour and further advance the development of new therapeutic targets for the treatment of brain tumours.

On a beautiful autumn day in Adelaide over 50 ladies gathered to raise money for two important causes. South Australian Alex Johnson teamed up with former Channel 9 Newsreader Georgina McGuinness to host a high tea, with proceeds going towards Cure for Life Foundation and Adelaide 4 Africa. Guests were treated to a range of sweets and savouries with the event raising over $5,000 for the causes. Alex is also organising a Fashion and Footy night in Adelaide on 22 September, which Dr Charles Teo is attending as guest speaker.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Assoc. Prof. Gilles Guillemin

Wayne and Ann Willmington with Todd McKenny

David Bradbury and wife

Aurora Calabro held a week-long fundraiser in memory of her daughter, Suzanna, at her workplace Hub Chemmart in Adelaide. The pharmacy was transformed with purple cranes, balloons, raffles and a cake stall. Aurora and her colleagues were truly amazed at the generosity of customers and local businesses in the mall, raising over $4,200.

JAYNE SOUTHWAY HEADSHAVE Jayne Southway held a fundraiser in May at the Grosvenor Hotel in Perth, where she shaved her head for the second time to raise money for the Foundation. Jayne also distributed donation tins to local shops. Congratulations Jayne for raising over $6,600.