About Leukaemia Foundation

Vision to Cure

The Leukaemia Foundation is committed to ongoing funding for vital research into better treatments and cures for leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Through a National Research Program, the Leukaemia Foundation has established the PwC Foundation Leukaemia and Lymphoma Tissue Bank and the Leukaemia Foundation Research Laboratory at the Queensland Institute for Medical Research.

In 2008, over $2.8million in research grants, scholarships and fellowships for talented researchers were funded by the Leukaemia Foundation, including seven projects in South Australia. Their aim is to increase this to $4million by 2010.

The Leukaemia Foundation receives no ongoing government funding and relies on the generous support of our corporate supporters and the community.

Mission to Care

Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time. Often with little warning and in acute cases, may require treatment within 24 hours of diagnosis. It turns lives upside down overnight. Combined with costly medical bills and loss of income, many families find themselves in financially crippling circumstances whilst coping with the shock and emotional turmoil associated with the diagnosis.

This is where the Leukaemia Foundation steps in, providing personalised support and care for patients and families right throughout their journey – from diagnosis, treatment to recovery. This support is provided by an extensive team of trained cancer nurses and allied health professionals and reaches every town and community across Australia.

Support services include:

• Couselling and support
• Disease-specific information materials
• Education programs and support groups including a moderated on-line discussion forum for blood cancer patients
• Access to 'home away from home' accommodation close to major treatment centres
• Transport to and from treatment
• Practical assistance

All services are provided free of charge to patients and families

For more information, visit www.leukaemia.org.au