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15/06/2026
HBF Run for a Reason 2026 is done and what an incredible effort from our community.
Together, 284 fundraisers, 16 teams and 913 donations helped raise $62,885 for brain cancer research, advocacy and support.
Behind every kilometre was a personal reason for taking part. Some participants ran in memory of a loved one. Others ran alongside family members currently living with brain cancer. Many took part to help create a better future for everyone impacted by this disease.
Among them were Teneka and her mum Heidi, who ran in memory of Teneka’s beloved Oma, Anne, who passed away from brain cancer in 2010. Their story was one of many reminders of why events like HBF Run for a Reason matter so much to our community.
A special congratulations to some of our leading fundraisers:
💜 Team Run for Mum – $6,794
💙 Team Run for Hau – In Loving Memory – $5,376
💜 Christine Crossley – $5,218
💙 Team Thompson Family – $4,365
💜 Molly Marwick – $4,154
To everyone who walked, ran, donated, fundraised or cheered from the sidelines, thank you. Every dollar raised helps drive progress towards better treatments, improved quality of life and ultimately a cure for brain cancer.
In the days since Professor Richard Scolyer’s passing, we’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary legacy he leaves behind.
A world-leading researcher, clinician and advocate, Professor Scolyer dedicated his life to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer through research, clinical care and scientific discovery. Following his diagnosis with glioblastoma in 2023, he brought the same determination, curiosity and commitment to scientific progress to brain cancer that had defined his remarkable career.
In a letter released after his death, Professor Scolyer shared a hope for the future:
“I sincerely hope the scientific data and awareness I have generated will provide a platform for others to build upon to ultimately make a difference for future cancer patients.”
It’s a powerful reminder of why research matters.
Every breakthrough builds on the knowledge, discoveries and courage of those who came before. Professor Scolyer’s willingness to contribute to scientific knowledge, even while facing his own diagnosis, has left an extraordinary legacy that researchers will continue to build upon.
While there is still much work to do, progress is only possible because of people like Professor Scolyer, who dedicated their lives to advancing research and creating hope for future generations.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Dr Katie Nicholl, their children, Emily, Matthew and Lucy, and the many friends, colleagues and people whose lives were touched by his work.
Vale Professor Richard Scolyer AO.
Read Professor Scolyer’s open letter here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/professor-richard-scolyer-open-letter-death-cancer/106741140
Michael loved being a dad.
Even throughout treatment, moments with Penny and their daughters remained at the centre of everything. Between hospital stays and scans, they continued finding ways to make memories together.
This painting became one of those memories.
Just weeks after this video was taken, Michael passed away from brain cancer at 38 years old.
For Penny and her daughters, moments like this became incredibly precious reminders of the time they shared together.
Today, researchers are working to improve outcomes for families facing brain cancer through earlier detection, better monitoring and more effective treatment options.
To support brain cancer research and learn more, visit: give.curebraincancer.org.au/donate-supporter-blindsided 💜💙
27/05/2026
When Michael was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, he underwent surgery and was told the tumour had been fully removed.
For a while, life began to feel normal again. Michael and Penny welcomed their first daughter, returned to work and continued building the future they had planned together. At one point, they were even told he was in remission.
But while life continued, Michael’s brain cancer was progressing.
In 2018, Michael passed away at just 38 years old, leaving behind Penny and their two young daughters.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of Michael and Penny’s story, and why continued investment in brain cancer research matters so deeply to families facing this disease.
To support brain cancer research and learn more, visit: give.curebraincancer.org.au/donate-supporter-blindsided 💜💙
20/05/2026
Clinical trials are how new brain cancer treatments move forward.
This International Clinical Trials Day, we looked at actively recruiting neuro-oncology clinical trials involving Australian sites and found that around 71% are still in early developmental phases.
Many are investigating entirely new and experimental approaches for aggressive brain tumours such as glioblastoma (GBM) and diffuse midline glioma (DMG).
It’s a reminder that brain cancer remains one of the biggest areas of unmet need in cancer research, and why continued investment in research and clinical trials is so important.
Behind every clinical trial are researchers, clinicians, patients and families helping drive progress forward.
Thanks to the support of our community, vital brain cancer research can continue. 💜💙
*Publicly listed clinical trial data were collected from ClinicalTrials.gov in May 2026. Recruiting interventional brain cancer studies involving Australian sites across Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 were reviewed, with studies not primarily focused on brain cancer excluded following manual review.
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