Australian Cancer Research Foundation

Each year in Australia over 130,000 people receive the devastating and lifechanging news of a cancer diagnosis – thanks to generous individuals like you, we can continue working to reduce that number and improve the outcomes for those diagnosed.

At Australian Cancer Research Foundation, we believe a world without cancer is possible and we won’t stop until it’s a reality.

Guided by some of the brightest minds in cancer research we continuously look for new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. We back bold ideas – ideas that lead to breakthroughs and discoveries that help each individual diagnosed with this complex and disruptive disease.

Since 1984, we’ve given over $165M to 42 world-class Australian research institutions across Australia. Projects that have led to discoveries and outcomes including:
• The development of a world-first Cervical Cancer Vaccine. Thanks to a national immunisation program, Australia is set to be the first country to effectively eliminate the disease.
• A Pill That Melts Cancer, Venetoclax. This potent anti-cancer drug is improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
• Revolutionising personalised cancer treatment. An ambitious project aiming to provide each cancer patient with a personalised treatment plan within 36 hours from diagnosis.
• The establishment of the Zero Childhood Cancer program. ACRF was a founding partner of this initiative tackling the most difficult cases of infant, childhood and adolescent cancer in Australia.

A world without cancer could be the legacy you leave behind to your loved ones. When you leave a gift in your Will to Australian Cancer Research Foundation, you provide some of the greatest minds in cancer research access to vital tools they need to outsmart cancer.

We are always grateful and humbled by those who leave a legacy to cancer research through a gift in their Will. No matter the size or amount you are able to give, ACRF is honoured to count you among our wonderful bequestors. The next discovery to outsmart cancer could start with you.
For more information or if you’d like to have a chat to our team, please call Lee, our bequest manager on 02 9210 7408. Lee will walk you through any queries you may have and can send you a bequest booklet to peruse at your leisure and discuss with family, before deciding.