St Vincent's Curran Foundation

16/09/2025

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s, impacts hundreds of thousands of Australians and their families, carers, and communities.

At St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney Prof Bruce Brew, Head of the Neurosciences Program and Director at the Centre for Applied Medical Research, is breaking new ground in understanding brain health and neurodegenerative diseases.

Prof Brew’s team has made incredible progress this year, using advanced models to better replicate brain disease, improve research precision, and bring new hope for treatments to slow or reduce dementia.

By supporting this work during Dementia Action Week and beyond, we are helping to turn today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s solutions for people living with dementia.

12/09/2025

There’s still time to be part of something special! To celebrate 45 years of PIRTEK, you can purchase a $20 ticket to drive life-saving brain research at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and go in the draw to win a money-can’t-buy VIP experience at this October’s Bathurst 1000.

First prize includes: A return trip for two, up to 4 nights’ accommodation, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, and the honour of waving the starter’s green flag at Mount Panorama.

Every ticket helps fund vital research into dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS and Parkinson’s at the Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit.

Hurry - prize drawn Monday 15 September. Find out more at: https://www.supportstvincents.com.au/win-the-ultimate-motorsports-prize-9-12-october-2025-repco-bathurst-1000

22/08/2025

"The best transplant is the one a patient never needs." At our Lungs for the Future dinner last February, Dr. Claire Thomson shared powerful insights into the realities of interstitial lung disease and the importance of early detection, prevention, and research.

Her message resonated deeply — reminding us that with the right support, we can improve outcomes long before a transplant is ever needed. Thank you to St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and St Vincent's Curran Foundation for leading this life-changing work.

Donate today and make your impact count:
https://www.supportstvincents.com.au/ways-to-give/donate/?donation=lungs-for-the-future

14/08/2025

Celebrate 45 years of PIRTEK and support brain health research with a chance to win a money-can’t-buy VIP experience at the Bathurst 1000 this October!

Win a return trip for two, up to 4 nights’ accommodation, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, and the honour of waving the starter’s green flag at Mount Panorama.

Every ticket sold supports brain health research at the St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney Peter Duncan Neurosciences Research Unit, funding work into dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, and Parkinson’s.

Tickets are from $20 but if motorsport is not your thing, you can still support life-changing neurological research. To find out more, visit: https://www.ultimatemotorsportprize.com.au/bathurst2025

13/08/2025

Rain, gorillas, minions, and a sea of Woodys kept us on our toes at this year's City2Surf.

Our St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney team braved the rain as we laughed, ran, and together raised almost $11,500 for cancer patients at The Kinghorn Cancer Centre.

Thanks to your generosity, TKCC’s Wellness Centre will be able to provide around 110 treatment sessions, including oncology massage, lymphoedema therapy, and acupuncture to people who would otherwise go without.

Every dollar raised will bring comfort and relief to someone living with cancer. And you can also still donate - head to https://city2surf25.grassrootz.com/svhs/kinghorn-cancer-wellness-centre to get us closer to the finish line!

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year!

04/08/2025

Katie Thorne is lacing up this Sunday 10 August for a cause that goes beyond the finish line.

She and her team are taking on the City2Surf to raise funds for the Kinghorn Cancer Centre Wellness Centre, supporting people with cancer through free services like acupuncture, massage, and exercise physiology.

Last year they raised over $14,000 - this year, they are aiming even higher.

Help them go the distance - visit https://city2surf25.grassrootz.com/svhs/kinghorn-cancer-wellness-centre to make a real difference in the lives of those facing cancer.

31/07/2025

Today is the final day of Matt’s challenge — running 5KM every single day in July to raise funds for St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

Despite the rain, Matt is powering through to support the Wellness Centre — a vital service helping cancer patients through treatment, recovery and beyond, a cause close to his heart having supported his grandfather through cancer treatment here.

Let’s help Matt cross the finish line strong. Every donation makes a difference.

https://svhs.grassrootz.com/get-active/matt

28/07/2025

This week is DonateLife Week 27 July- 3 August.

For more than 40 years St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney has led the way in heart and lung transplantation - developing the world-first 'heart and lungs in a box' to launching Australia’s first Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre.

Six years ago, Jayden Cummins received a life-saving heart transplant at St Vincent's and knows the importance of organ donation and the many lives it can change.

Now a dedicated weekly volunteer at St Vincent's Heart Lung Clinic, Jayden supports others in their transplant journey, sharing meaningful conversations that empower people to make informed decisions about donation.

With more than 1,800 Australians currently waiting for a transplant, you too can help save lives this DonateLife Week, by registering as a donor and having the conversation with your loved ones.

To register or find out more, visit: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register-donor-today

27/07/2025

25/07/2025

In honour of the late Dr Henry Ngai OAM’s legacy, ABC Tissue Products and the Henry Ngai Australian Charitable Foundation have made an incredible $400,000 donation to the St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney Medical Imaging Department.

This generous gift supports a new campaign to raise $8.8 million for two next-generation MRI machines, ensuring patients at St Vincent's benefit from world-class diagnostic technology.

A heartfelt thank you to the Ngai family for their ongoing commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through visionary philanthropy.