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Where Donations Go
The funds raised by ALK Positive Australia Inc. go to supporting high-impact research that improves ALK positive patient outcomes and has the potential to transform ALK positive cancer into a chronic (and maybe someday curable) condition. We support research trials to evaluate new medications, drug combinations and detection techniques that can improve the life expectancy and quality of ALK positive cancer patients in Australia.
We partner with organisations such as, ALK Positive Inc, TOGA (Thoracic Oncology Group Australasia), IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) and other reputable bodies to ensure that any funding we provide to research are of a high standard. Our members donate their time and resources to ensure that your donations go directly to research and not administration costs.
As we develop as a charity we will continue to post what research we have supported with the funds we have raised.
Our latest fundraising efforts have hit a new milestone. We are excited to announce our second latest co-funded $50,000 Medical Research Grant with our partner TOGA (Thoracic Oncology Group Australasia) . The ALK Positive Australia and TOGA Inspirational Research Grant for ALK+ NSCLC 2024/25 aims to empower researchers with the resources they need to make a real difference in the lives of Australian people battling ALK+ NSCLC.
Our first grant in 2024/25 was awarded to A/Prof Venessa Chin for her project titled ‘Unravelling Genomic Diversity in ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Insights from Paired RNA/DNA Sequencing of Circulating Tumour Cells.’ The project employs a novel, new and ultrasensitive method to examine cell clones that may be present at diagnosis of ALK+ metastatic NSCLC. More information can be found by clicking TOGA Annoucement or by watching our video interview with A/Prof Chin.
How to Donate
Credit Card/Paypal
This is an instant deposit to us via the secure Gateway which accepts Major Credit Cards and Paypal users. Paypal will then issue you an invoice soon after via email.
You can opt to pay the admin fees for us or they will be deducted from your donation before it gets to us. Either way, we really appreciate your support.
PayPal Giving Fund
Due to the nature of the Paypal giving fund, we will not see the details of donations for up to 30 days but rest assured we will get it and are very grateful.
Bank Deposit
You can direct deposit to our bank account, please make sure you complete this form so the bank details can be provided and we will be able to issue a tax invoice on receipt.
Fees likely $0
Significant Donors
We are appreciative of all our donors no matter how big and small. We would like to acknowledge some of our larger donors who are happy for us to share their extreme generosity.
Alcock Family Foundation
Elnaz “Ellie” Anzalchi & Chris Bailey
John Graftdyk & Amanda Nickells
Maitland Hockey Inc.
Fundraising
If you would like to help and fundraise for us, we would love that. The easiest way is to start a GoFundMe page or a MyCause page and link ALK Positive Australia Inc as the Beneficiary.
If you want us to promote your fundraiser on our page (and we have not done it yet), let us know by using the contact us form.