Over 27 years
changing the lives of Australians facing blood cancer.
$310M+ raised
for critical blood cancer support and research projects.
15,000+ trailblazers
Shave, Cut or Colour their hair across our country each year.
You'll change the lives of Australians facing blood cancer
In 2022, Victoria Rose was ready to start her dream job as a veterinary nurse. Then a shock blood cancer diagnosis changed everything.
After seven months of chemotherapy, Victoria became cancer free and remains eternally grateful to supporters like our World’s Greatest Shave community who help fund groundbreaking research projects. Research projects that she credits for saving her life.
“If I received the same diagnosis 10 years ago, I unfortunately would not be alive today, as this treatment was not available due to a lack of research and understanding of [my type of blood cancer].
This is why I cannot stress enough how important it is to support charities such as the Leukaemia Foundation to fund further research and save more lives.”
Victoria Rose
Together, we're working towards a shared goal:
zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.
Every dollar you raise gets us closer.
Where your fundraising goes
Big or small, every donation matters – and helps the Leukaemia Foundation support Australians living with blood cancer today, while investing in a better tomorrow.
Last year, the World's Greatest Shave community made this life-changing support possible:
876 families provided with 44,280 nights of accommodation close to treatment.
910 families helped with financial assistance to help with the high costs of blood cancer.
2,079 people provided with transport assistance to get to and from life-saving treatment.
9 new research projects funded, with more than $3.3m committed to new research.
The Leukaemia Foundation
We help Australians with blood cancer. Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma – every blood cancer matters to us. With the help of our World's Greatest Shave community, we're not stopping until together, we reach the day when zero lives are lost to blood cancer.
How your fundraising helps
Our unique wraparound health services support families through the emotional, physical and financial challenges of blood cancer. We couldn't do this life-changing work without you.
How we helpMore about blood cancer
We're Australia's trusted source of blood cancer information. Learn more about blood cancer, including lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma.
Learn moreLeukaemia Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
What other ways can I get involved with the Leukaemia Foundation?
Besides making a hairy sacrifice in the World's Greatest Shave, you can support Australians facing blood cancer in so many other wonderful ways. Here are a few
- Make a donation
- Join The Giving Cell, our passionate community of Leukaemia Foundation regular donors
- Start your own fundraiser
- Leave a gift in your Will
- Donate blood or bone marrow
How does the Leukaemia Foundation help people facing blood cancer?
We're here for anyone with any blood cancer, every step of the way. Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma – every blood cancer matters to us. We offer life-changing support, fund leading-edge research and campaign for change alongside our community.
Our expert Blood Cancer Support Coordinators provide information, practical support, and emotional care, helping families navigate the rollercoaster of blood cancer. We keep families together when they need each other most, with Leukaemia Foundation accommodation close to hospital. And we help families meet basic costs like putting food on the table, covering rent, or paying bills. Because we want people not just to survive blood cancer, but to thrive.
How does the Leukaemia Foundation support blood cancer research?
Since 2000, we've committed over $60 million to power Australia's brightest blood cancer researchers. We fund the science helping us understand the causes of blood cancer and how it can be diagnosed. And we fund research to develop life-saving new treatments, while giving patients fast access to clinical trials testing the very latest medicines.
What impact has the Leukaemia Foundation made this year?
Our latest Annual Report is a great way to show our tangible impact during the latest financial year. With an army of supporters like our legendary World's Greatest Shave family, we've worked hard to improve the lives of Australians facing leukaemia (leukemia), lymphoma and myeloma.
