Welcome to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
Together, we can find new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is internationally recognised for helping to lead the search for cancer cures, and is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer. We support this vital work by funding new research opportunities, and providing researchers with access to the specialised resources they need to discover cures for cancer.
With your support, we can change the future of cancer research
Ways you can donate
Help fund life-saving cancer research to give patients the best chance of a cure.
INVEST IN FUTURE CANCER CARE
Your impact
Learn how your donations are helping our researchers, and the impact on people affected by cancer.
READ ABOUT YOUR IMPACT
Get involved
Take action to help fight cancer. Find out about events and volunteering.
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UNITE TO FIGHT CANCER 2025
What does it take to find cures for cancer? Brilliant minds. Bold ideas. And a community that refuses to give up.
UNITE with hundreds of walkers and riders for a life-saving 10-day challenge from 16-25 October.
You can choose to walk, run or ride over 10 life-changing days. Every step, every kilometre, every dollar you raise will help accelerate cutting-edge cancer research at Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer research and care.
Over the last seven years, thousands of passionate people like you have raised millions to advance research that brings real hope to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Now it’s your turn to UNITE, take on the challenge and help power research that saves lives.
“Every dollar you raise has a real, tangible impact. It brings powerful technologies into the hands of researchers, helps turn bold ideas into action, and directly accelerates progress toward better cancer treatments.
Your support makes a massive difference, and we couldn’t do our work without you.”
Tim Semple
Head of the Molecular Genomics Core (MGC) Facility at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
“I love the walk. It’s a time when we come together to reflect on life, spend quality time with each other and pound the pavement in the name of cancer. It’s a really special time of year for me.
Having seen first-hand how even the smallest of donations has made an impact and helped fund research is inspiring.”
- Anita, Unite to Fight Participant
Want to earn exclusive Unite to Fight Cancer rewards as you take on your chosen challenge?
Push yourself and you'll be rewarded when you hit fundraising milestones. Show the world how passionate you are about powering life-saving cancer research.
Plus you can give yourself an adrenaline boost as you light up mini-challenge badges on your personal fundraising page.
Want to learn more? Check out our most common FAQs below, otherwise get in touch: info@unitetofightcancer.org
Make your special day part of the next cancer breakthrough.
Help families facing cancer by asking your friends and family to make a donation in lieu of a gift.
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Many people choose to donate to Peter Mac instead of receiving gifts for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, and other celebrations. This is a wonderful way to celebrate your special day with a gift of hope for people facing cancer.
By celebrating your big day in this way, you will be helping give some of the world’s best cancer researchers the specialised technology they need to discover cancer cures.
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To make a donation in celebration, please contact us at 03 8559 7777 during business hours, email us at
