Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation

27/05/2026

Being able to predict if a tumour will spread before it actually spreads could potentially help more people survive cancer.

Over 90% of cancer-related deaths are caused when cancer spreads to other organs in the body. Currently, we can only see when cancer has spread when it is already growing in its new location – and much harder to treat.

Dr Rae Farnsworth, with the support of a Foundation Grant, is testing new ways to detect early changes to blood vessels that predict the cancer’s next move.

“If our approach is successful, it could help doctors to identify and protect patients at high risk of cancer spread – potentially one day even preventing the cancer from spreading in the first place.”

Your support is helping to save the lives of more people who are diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for your generosity.

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re thinking of all the mums and mother figures whose lives have been touched by cancer.

For many today is full of love and celebration. For others, it can feel a little heavier. Both are part of what today can hold.

Rosemary is a proud mother and grandmother who has been treated for ovarian cancer three times. Thanks to effective cancer treatments and a clinical trial, Rosemary has been given something incredibly precious – more time. More time with her children, and more time watching her grandchildren grow.

Rosemary’s story is a shining example of how cancer research can allow better futures for mothers and families. Thank you for supporting Peter Mac – you are helping to give more mothers the gift of hope.

To read more about Rosemary's cancer journey, visit the link here: https://foundation.petermac.org/about-us/news/details/rosemarys-cancer-story-hope-family-and-gratitude

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who rode, supported and cheered at the Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. 💜

Together, you’ve helped raise $66,533 so far in support of Peter Mac and life-saving cancer research.

It’s an incredible result! Fundraising is still open for a few more weeks, so there’s still time to show your support. Click the link to donate
https://greatoceanotway26.grassrootz.com/peter-maccallum-cancer-foundation

We’re so grateful for the effort, generosity and community spirit shown across the event. Every dollar is helping drive progress for patients and families who need it most.

20/04/2026

Congratulations to Collingwood Football Club on taking out the 31st Peter Mac Cup, securing the win over Carlton Football Club in a hard-fought match at the MCG, and to Nick Daicos for taking out this year's Richard Pratt medal for the best player on the ground.

On the field, patients, staff and supporters formed a guard of honour. The night began with a powerful pre-game tribute to Peter Mac, shared on the big screen and broadcast across the stadium. As Gang of Youths’ powerful rendition of Heroes rang out, thousands of phone lights shimmered across the stands, turning the ground into a sky full of stars.

It was a moving tribute - a moment to remember those we have lost to cancer, and to stand alongside those still fighting, including the patients and the dedicated staff who care for them every day.

Thank you to everyone who made the night possible and to those who continue to stand with Peter Mac. A very special thank you to Carlton and Collingwood, whose support we are so incredibly grateful for.

For over 30 years, this match has brought rivals together to support life-saving cancer research.

Thank you to Sony Foundation Australia and their youth cancer program “You Can” along with Sony Music Australia artist Gang of Youths for helping bring this special moment to life.

Special thanks to the Pratt Foundation for matching every donation on the night.
Stay tuned for our final fundraising result 💜🔥

20/04/2026

85,000+ voices. One powerful moment. 💜

On Thursday night at the MCG, as Carlton Football Club and Collingwood Football Club take to the field for the Peter Mac Cup, we paused for something bigger than football.

More than 160,000 Australians are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Almost 1 in 2 of us will face a diagnosis in our lifetime. They’re confronting numbers — but tonight, we stand together against them. This moment is for those currently going through their cancer journey, for the families and friends beside them, and for those we’ve lost. You are not alone.

A huge thank you to Sony Foundation Australia and their youth cancer program You Can, along with Sony Music Australia Gang of Youths for helping bring this special moment to life.

If you can, please support life-saving cancer research here: https://foundation.petermac.org/peter-mac-cup

15/04/2026

“Be the change you want to see.” These are Peter’s words, a long-time advocate for social justice.

When Peter’s father was treated at Peter Mac, the experience inspired him to act. Peter wants to ensure that cancer research continues to advance for future generations. Including a gift in his Will became his way of making that possible.

Peter has always believed in practical action.

💬 “Awareness is important, but what really makes a difference is volunteering, donating or fundraising. A bequest achieves this,” he says.

As a Friend for Life – a person who has chosen to include a gift to Peter Mac in their Will – Peter's legacy of compassion will benefit countless people in the years to come.

Discover the power of a gift in your Will: foundation.petermac.org/friendforlife

Read more: foundation.petermac.org/peter/

14/04/2026

We kicked off the 31st Peter Mac Cup with a memorable breakfast at the MCG on Monday morning, bringing together over 400 guests alongside Carlton Football Club and Collingwood Football Club to begin a meaningful week in support of Peter Mac Cup.

Hosted by Fox Footy’s Sarah Jones, the morning featured a powerful conversation with AFL legend David Parkin and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre researcher Professor Grant McArthur who each shared their personal cancer journeys with Prostate cancer. The program also included insights from Darcy Moore and Jacob Weitering, as they looked ahead to their Round 6 showdown.

A sincere thank you to the many current and former Carlton and Collingwood players who generously gave their time to be part of the event and show their support.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our corporate partners, the Pratt Foundation, Visy and Community Bank Strathmore for helping make this event possible.

Now, attention turns to Thursday night’s big game. Whether you’re at the ground or watching from home, stand with us and support the fight against cancer.

You can contribute to life-saving research through the Peter Mac Cup here: https://foundation.petermac.org/peter-mac-cup

13/04/2026

Carlton and Collingwood unite for something bigger than football this Thursday.

Through the Peter Mac Cup, rivals take a stand against cancer, raising vital funds for patient care and life-saving research.

Now it’s your turn to stand with them. Donate now.

https://foundation.petermac.org/peter-mac-cup

This Thursday night at the .

The 2026 edition of the Peter Mac Cup 🏆

12/04/2026

It didn’t start as a tradition.
It started as a question.
What if football could do more?

👉 Swipe to see how one idea in 1993 became the Peter Mac Cup, the longest-running charity match in AFL/VFL history.

Decades later, the rivalry still stands.
But so does the impact.
Together, we’re changing lives.
Donate now to support cancer research through the Peter Mac Cup - https://foundation.petermac.org/peter-mac-cup