BarbeCURE, Cure Cancer’s national fundraising campaign, is inviting you to turn your next BBQ into something truly impactful. By hosting a BarbeCURE, you can enjoy good food, great company, and help raise funds for life-saving cancer research.
It’s simple: gather your family, friends and community, fire up the grill, and ask your guests to donate. Whether it’s in your back yard, at the beach, or a local park, your BarbeCURE can be anything you want it to be.
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Cancer continues to take a devastating toll, claiming nearly 10 million lives every year and affecting millions more.
The funds raised will support brilliant scientists working across all cancer types, funding cutting-edge research that improves treatments and outcomes for patients.
Since its inception, Cure Cancer’s BarbeCURE campaign has raised over $1.5 million, directly supporting emerging cancer researchers who are improving cancer care.
This year, the campaign is aiming to raise $200,000 to fund two years of groundbreaking cancer research.
Dr Ben Wylie is one such scientist that is supported by the campaign, whose groundbreaking work focuses on childhood sarcoma.
Based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, Dr Wylie and his team have developed an innovative immunotherapy gel that is crafted from natural materials found in the body, targets surgical areas to activate the patient’s immune system, helping to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
“Most new cancer treatments are developed for adults and then adapted for childhood cancers, but children are not little adults,” Dr Wylie says.
“Support for childhood cancer research is vital to develop better treatments for cancers like sarcoma and improve outcomes for children and their families.
“This project funded by Cure Cancer will enable me to conduct cutting-edge research with the potential to create more effective treatments with fewer side effects,”
How to host a BarbeCURE®
1. Plan your event
Decide on a date, location, and guest list. Whether it’s a casual weekend BBQ, a Christmas celebration, or a New Year’s gathering, any event can become a BarbeCURE.
2. Register and share
Register your event at barbecure.com.au and invite your guests to join in. Use your social media to spread the word, tagging @curecancerau and using the hashtag #barbecure.
3. Grill and fundraise
Fire up the grill, enjoy delicious food, and encourage your guests to make a donation. Every contribution, big or small, helps fund life-saving cancer research.
4. Celebrate and reflect
Share your success with photos and updates. Let your guests know the difference they’ve made by supporting cancer research.
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