This month, Rupert Murdoch, on behalf of his family, announced a
special $10 million gift to help fit out, equip and build capacity
within our new home within the redeveloped Royal Children's
Hospital campus.
The announcement was made at the first official function in our
new building, and was attended by over 40 members of the Murdoch
family, Murdoch Childrens board directors and major donors.
The gift represents a continuation of 25 years of support from the
Murdoch family, who have contributed almost $50 million over this
time.
At the event, Rupert Murdoch spoke to the 80-strong crowd,
speaking about his family's involvement with the institute,
especially his mother Dame Elisabeth, who helped establish the
institute back in 1986.
Guests also heard from Megan French, a young research assistant at
Murdoch Childrens and Friedreich ataxia patient, Tamara
Curran.
As well as the Murdoch family gift, the Pratt family and Pratt
Foundation have also pledged $1 million in support.
John and Janet Calvert Jones and the Calvert-Jones Foundation,
The Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation, Rowly and Judy Patterson,
Anne and Milan Kantor, for the Kantor family, the Miller family,
Leigh and Sue Clifford, Paula Fox and her family, The George Castan
Charitable Foundation and Schiavello, have also contributed to the
fundraising campaign.
A further $15.75 million is still needed to have a fully
functioning facility.