Fundraising
Kids Cancer Research Trust is a non-profit organisation which raises funds to support the following objectives:
- Supporting hospitals to purchase equipment that is used at direct treatment levels
- Funding programs in either scientific or medical research, fellowships, or scholarships for persons involved in the direct care of patients
- Providing direct financial assistance that will assist in better treatment options or therapeutic outcomes for patients
- Providing unique accommodation for patients and their families during treatment periods
- Increase awareness of prevention measures
Kids Cancer Research Trust is currently running the following active fundraising and awareness programs:
Telemarketing
Our friendly team make calls from time to time to alert people about our programs, provide general information, and ask for support to help the families that rely on us.
Donations can be completed by credit card, over the phone. If you are unable to do this, a letter can be sent to you. Receipts will be posted, or to save us the costs associated with hard copy mail, emailed, to any address you nominate.
If you have any doubts about the validity of someone who has phoned you, please phone us on 1300 650 749. Plesae be aware that we do not sell raffle tickets, teddy bears, or any other merchandise over the phone. We also will never sell your information, which is kept secure within our own system.
Face-to-face in shopping centres
We sometimes have our bubbly and outgoing advocates in shopping centres and high traffic areas providing information to people, while accepting donations to help continue our programs. Please feel free to walk up to them and find out more about what we do, and how you can help. All money is placed directly into one of our secure containers, so you can be confident that the money is kept safe until it reaches us.
Private fundraising events
If you'd like to host a special event or an ongoing fundraising initiative with funds raised going to Kids Cancer Research Trust, please contact us so that we can support you. We are happy to help out in any way we can. Kids Cancer Research Trust encourages and supports many fundraising initiatives from individuals and organisations.
Anzano Social Club Luncheon Fundraiser
In August 2009, the Anzano Social Club held a luncheon fundraiser for Kids Cancer Research Trust. The Three Wise Men played charming music for the guests to dance to during the afternoThe on. Following the three course meal a number of aution items and raffle items were bid for and won by the enthusiastic participants. A total of $2300 was raised on the day.
Casa D'Abruzzo & Molise Club
On Friday the 22nd of February 2008, over 250 people attended a dinner dance at the Italian Regional Club function centre. It was a fantastic night with delicious food, auction items, raffles, and great entertainment. The evening was a huge success which raised $7325 for our programs across Australia.
Recycling Bottles and Cans for Kids Cancer
Three young children from Seaford, SA have kindly donated their time on weekends throughout the month of September to raise funds for Kids Cancer Research Trust. We are grateful for their support which helped to raise $721.65 for our programs across Australia.
Shave for Kids
Wendy Davis kindly devoted her spare times to raise funds in 007. Many generous sponsers donated money when she promised to shave her beautiful long hair off. The total funds raised was $,167, which is in aid of programs to assist children with cancer across Australia.
Grant Gibson Fund
Kids Cancer Research Trust has supported the fundraising initiative of Grant Gibson through the sales of merchandise in the form of T-shirts, belt buckles and stubby holders. This initiative took place for the duration of 2006 and raised over $40,000. We greatly appreciate the efforts to which Grant has gone and are overwhelmed by the generosity of the community.
Patricia Kerr Fund
Kids Cancer Research Trust is grateful for the four events that Patricia Kerr has organised for fundraising in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
These included two events with bands at the Burton Community Hall, birthday fundraiser at the Parafield Community Club and New Years Eve Party at Penfield Golf Club Hall.
We would also like to acknowledge the kind contributions from William Kerr, Terry Carter and Jill Carter on all three occasions.
These events were highly successful and entertaining for friends and the community and have helped raise a grand total of $6672.30.
Laasya Puppala
We would like to thank 6 year old Laasya Puppala for her contribution. Laasya decorated some tiles with her lovely pictures, and sold them. She then generously donated the proceeds to Kids Cancer Research Trust. Congratulations Laasya, on your lovely work, and thank you very much for your support.
