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April 16, 2015 By kylied

Hyundai Help for Kids Cancer Research Project

Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF) is delighted to announce that Hyundai Help for Kids Foundation will be supporting a three year research project focussed on uncovering a cure for childhood cancer being jointly undertaken at two Australian hospitals at the forefront of paediatric oncology clinical research.

 

Hyundai Help for Kids (HH4K) has committed $450,000 over three years to support the Hyundai Help for Kids Cancer Research Program, a joint project which will be undertaken at the Kids Cancer Centre (KCC) at Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.

 

The Hyundai Help for Kids Cancer Research Project takes the relationship between SWCCF and HH4K to a new level and creates a partnership in discovery. Seeking to fast-track a breakthrough in finding a cure for childhood cancers through the targeted program, three leading researchers will be appointed to focus on uncovering new treatments for children with cancer and leukaemia, both for newly diagnosed and relapsed patients. The research will also focus on developing Personalised Cancer Care for High Risk Cancers, whereby treatment response in patients will be intimately measured, monitored and managed.

 

Since 2000, Hyundai has worked with SWCCF on a number of initiatives helping to raise over $265,000 to date, as well as providing a vehicular grant for our fantastic iLoad. SWCCF is now the proud beneficiary of Hyundai Help for Kids, Hyundai Motor Company Australia and Hyundai Dealers’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative. Since inception in January 2014, HH4K has raised over $1,700,000 for causes assisting young Australians and their families.

Filed Under: Announcements, Research News, Sponsors, Steven Walter Foundation

September 4, 2014 By kylied

Research funding improving outcomes for children with cancer

Cmore lab researchutting edge new research programs being funded by Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation are making a big difference in the lives of kids diagnosed with cancer.

 

Progress reports from researchers at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, Kids Cancer Centre, and the Monash Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne have highlighted some significant breakthroughs made over the past 12 months thanks to the support of SWCCF sponsors and donors.

 

Positive results from SWCCF supported research programs currently underway include:

 

 

New therapy for high risk and relapsed leukaemia and lymphoma patients
A program that looks at how doctors might be able to genetically modify the cells from within a child’s own immune system to fight cancer as an alternative to traditional treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

 

Improving outcomes for childhood leukaemia
Identifying gene signatures that are associated with relapse and drug resistance and looking at how treatment can be personalised to identify the need for specialised therapy to reduce the likelihood of relapse

 

Predicting and preventing leukaemia in children with Down Syndrome
Children with Down Syndrome have an increased risk of developing childhood leukaemia compared to other children. This research program currently involves 17 children with Down Sydnrome from across NSW. The aim is to develop a test which can be used to predict which children with Down Syndrome may later develop leukaemia. This information may then be helpful in predicting other childhood leukaemic diseases

 

A research program into the molecular genetics of paediatric cancer
This program is studying our genetic structures to identify specific genetic changes that occur in patients with childhood leukaemia. The research program has already identified a molecular high risk diagnosis in a patient which has resulted in a change in treatment to hopefully contribute to a long term cure

 

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“Over the last 50 years the cure rates for children living with cancer have improved from 10 per cent to 75 per cent, which is an incredible achievement. Ultimately our aim is 100 per cent survival for all children diagnosed with cancer and the prevention of their suffering,” said Sue Walter, Director of Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation.

 

“Research is vital in making sure we achieve 100 per cent survival and we can see that some big steps forward are being made in the research we’re funding.

 

“Unfortunately though this cutting edge, exploratory research is rarely well supported. So we know that without our support, much of this research would not take place and we would not see the discoveries being made in saving children’s lives.

 

“That’s why it’s so important to us to continue to raise money through sponsorship, events and generous donations by everyday Australians. Everyone who supports SWCCF can share in the breakthroughs being made and the exciting prospect of what can be achieved by these amazing researchers with our continued support,” she said.

Filed Under: Announcements, Research News, Steven Walter Foundation

July 17, 2014 By kylied

SWCCF funds three year cutting edge genomics research project

The Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation is pleased to be providing funding for a three year period to support Associate Professor Paul Ekert to drive a cutting edge research effort into genomics.

 

Paul Ekert, Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Paul Ekert

As well as being a paediatrician with many years of clinical experience, Paul is Head of Molecular Diagnostics at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Children’s Cancer Centre at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. He is an established, highly regarded researcher specialising in the area of Molecular Biology and more recently Genetic Pathology, a scientific discipline that focuses on the molecular and genetic disruptions that occur in an individual and cause human disease. He has a strong record of research achievement, including over 50 peer-reviewed publications and several successful NHMRC grant applications.

 

Molecular diagnostics are becoming increasingly important in the care of children with cancer, as it is now understood that cancer is a disease driven by genetic mutations. Just as every individual child is unique, paediatric cancers are unique in their own way too, even if they are the same type. Responses to treatment vary between patients and we know that a generalised approach to treating cancers is not optimal with many children not responding to standard treatment.

 

Recent advances in genomic techniques see us positioned at the cusp of a revolution. It is now possible to catalogue the genetic changes associated with specific cancer subtypes, which is driving the development of treatment programs that target this biological basis, an approach now often referred to as “personalised medicine”.

 

In the future, treatment plans will be customised to the individual based on the characteristics of their personal cancer (or the molecular and genetic disruptions that have occurred in their bodies). To reach this point we need to understand the characteristics of an individual cancer and define how these respond to different forms of treatment.

 

With his expertise in Molecular Diagnostics and wide collaborative networks, Paul’s role is to build and lead a clinical research program within Murdoch Children’s Research Institute linked to the clinical care within the Children’s Cancer Centre, with genomics at its core.

 

Good luck Paul, SWCCF, our friends and supporters will follow your research endeavours with keen interest.

Filed Under: Announcements, Research News, Steven Walter Foundation

June 10, 2013 By Joe Blow

$275,000 for Childhood Cancer Research by the Around Australia Ride

Steven Walter Foundation donates $275,000 to the Gold TelethonGold Telethon 2013

The Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF) has donated $275,000 to the Gold Telethon to fund two critical research projects into a cure for children’s cancer.

 

The Gold Telethon is the major annual fundraising campaign for Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick and was seen around the country on Channel Nine, WIN and NBN on Monday 10 June.

 

The donation comes just a week after the conclusion of SWCCF’s Around Australia Ride, which saw 23 riders ride 15,000km around the country on motorcycles to raise money for children’s cancer research, returning with $225,000.

 

“Our mission is 100% survival for all children with cancer and to prevent their suffering,” said Sue Walter, Director of SWCCF.

 

“We have decided that we will combine the money raised on the Around Australia Ride with other funds raised through the Foundation to support two vital research projects.

 

“The Telethon is a wonderful way for the community to rally together and support the lifesaving work that the Hospital does,” Sue said.

Childhood Cancer Research

The Foundation will provide $150,000 for a collaborative research program between Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne on brain tumours. It will also donate $125,000 to fund the PreP21 Study, which is focused on predicting and preventing Leukemia in children with Down Syndrome by testing for specific gene mutations, which it is hoped will have applications to other models of childhood leukemia.

 

The Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation was formed in 2001 for Steven Walter, a young man from Kirrawee, in Sydney, who lost an eight year battle against cancer at the age of just nineteen in 2000.

 

SWCCF has a very successful history raising money for childhood cancer research having raised $5 million since 2001. Its goal is to raise $700,000 in 2013 to continue funding important research and clinical trials.

 

“Over the past twelve years an army of volunteers and generous donors have helped us raise $5 million and it is such a privilege to see that money being put to work in supporting research into a cure, reducing side effects of treatments and improving survival rates,” she said.

 

“There’s been significant improvement in the life expectancy of children post diagnosis, however research and clinical trials are essential to ensure that we continue to move toward our goal of 100% survival for ALL children,” Sue said.

 

If you would like to make a donation to help the Foundation reach its $700,000 target in 2013, you can do so via the secure online Snowy Ride donation form or call (02) 9542 5885.

 

About Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation

Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation (SWCCF) originated in 2001 as the Steven Walter Fund and was incorporated in March 2008 as part of a strategic plan to develop a significant long term fundraising capacity to benefit childhood cancer research in Australia. The origins of SWCCF lay in the wishes of Steven Walter, a young man who died in 2000 at the age of 19 after an 8 year fight against cancer. In his final days Steven wrote a powerful letter to his family and friends asking them to raise money for childhood cancer research “so that one day no other kid would have to go through what I’ve been through”.

Vision

“100% survival for all children with cancer and prevention of their suffering”

Mission

To make a difference for children with cancer by raising philanthropic funds for childhood cancer research which can impact on the current clinical standards of care for children with cancer, reduce side effects and improve survival rates.

Commitment

SWCCF is committed to fundraising partnerships offering financial support for vital research so that every child with cancer can be guaranteed a future and an improved quality of life. You can make a difference by helping us with a donation to the SWCCF.

Over the past twelve years, the foundation has had a strong commitment to raising funds for much needed and vital cancer research, supporting the provision of a full range of clinical services to patients, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and adolescents.
For every 10 children diagnosed with cancer, three do not survive and here in Australia, that translates to three children losing their lives to cancer every week. We believe that is three children too many, and of those who survive many will have chronic health problems as a direct result of their treatments.

Media Contact

Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation
Kylie Di Cesare
0407 732 220

Filed Under: Announcements, Research News, Steven Walter Foundation Tagged With: around australia ride, childhood cancer research, Gold Telethon, leukaemia, leukemia, PreP21, Royal Children’s Hospital, Sydney Childrens Hospital

September 13, 2012 By Joe Blow

The Steven Walter Laboratory

The Steven Walter Laboratory was officially unveiled on 15 August 2012 by Prof Glenn Marshall at the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA), at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre in Sydney. This follows 12 years of working with CCIA and Sydney Children’s Hospital.

A documentary of the event can be seen below

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Research News, Steven Walter Foundation Tagged With: Children's Cancer Institute Australia, Steven Walter Childrens Cancer Foundation, Sydney Childrens Hospital

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