Maddie’s MarrowThon – getting school kids involved

It’s hard to believe what Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision (MRV) has achieved in such a short time but then again, it’s testament to what can happen when charities with common causes unite! MRV’s latest fundraising initiative to fight Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes is Maddie’s MarrowThon, a fundraising and educational challenge for school children in years 5 … Continued

Welcome two new Board members

In recent months, we have welcomed two new members to our Board. Helen Gandel’s strong philanthropic ethic led her to Snowdome where, from 2013 to 2015, she was an integral part of Snowdome’s Fundraising Committee as well as a Snowdome Ambassador. During this time she passionately helped to deliver each of the ‘Great Shake-Up’ events … Continued

Cisco recognised as Founding Partner

The ‘marriage’ of Snowdome and Cisco dates back to December 2012 when members of Snowdome’s Board met with Cisco to discuss a ‘blue sky’ idea around the concept of a fundraising event you could attend without actually attending. How could this be done utilising 21st century technology and how do you attract the corporate market … Continued

Snowdome funds T-cell lymphoma study

A new study looking at treatments for T-cell lymphoma will be going ahead at Peter Mac thanks to the generosity of Snowdome donors:- the Wolf Foundation, Vision Super (proceeds from the Murray to Moyne fundraising bike ride), Mat and Gabrielle Goldsmith (proceeds from their birthday & celebratory fundraising events) and a range of anonymous donors. … Continued

Prof. Richard Boyd joins Board

“My scientific life has focused on the importance of developing immune-based therapies against cancer. The Snowdome Foundation is an extraordinary opportunity to help fund the research essential to improving the lives of cancer patients.” We welcome Professor Richard Boyd to Snowdome’s Board of Directors. Richard is an international leader in the field of thymus-based T … Continued

2015 Annual Review

Our 2015 Annual Review (with 2014/15 financials) is now available to view online. In less than five years, Snowdome support has enabled 13 clinical trials to commence resulting in 225 Australian blood cancer patients gaining access to treatment and hope. Our work to support more trials and blood cancer research continues. If you would like a hard copy, … Continued

The heroes from Vision Super

Too often the word hero is used and abused. It’s used to describe an ingredient in a restaurant’s dish or a decoration in a room on a renovation show. For us at Snowdome, the word hero is used to describe those who selflessly donate or support our charity, especially considering they most likely don’t know … Continued

Vale John Allen

It is with great sadness that we farewell one of our keenest supporters. John Allen will forever hold a special place in the hearts of everyone at the Snowdome Foundation. His advice, wisdom and guidance in our formative years played a significant role in establishing Snowdome’s strong foundations and it was always given so generously. The … Continued

Vision Super cycles in support of Snowdome

In news just to hand, we are thrilled to advise that a keen team of cyclists from Vision Super, a community super fund, has chosen to fundraise for Snowdome as part of their entry in next April’s 30th Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay (M2M). The Murray to Moyne is a team relay event covering over 500kms … Continued