Supporter stories

Three young girls in white dresses holding hands in a field. Heart patient and BIGW token designer Emily and her sisters.
22 June 2026

From checkout to children’s heart research

At just seven years old, Evie already knows what it means to be resilient. The eldest of...

Thank you event with 50 MCRI supporters and researchers
02 June 2026

Thank you event shines light on power of visionary philanthropy

MCRI brought together more than 50 supporters and researchers to celebrate the...

Rare disease patient Dusan
26 March 2026

Facing a genetic condition with courage and creativity

Despite having a rare, neurological disease, Dusan was a creative, curious soul right...

Nicholas Stone, Peter Harper, Enzo Porrello, Aled Miles and David Calvert-Jones meet at Old Mates pub in New York City
15 July 2025

Old mates come together for MCRI

In April 2025, Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) held its first ‘Friends of...

Ride for Lily riders celebrating
07 April 2025

Live for Lily celebrates ten years of supporting childhood cancer research

In 2025, the Live for Lily Foundation (LFL) will celebrate its 10 th anniversary of...

Emma, Charlotte and Bas
21 June 2024

Heartwarming fundraiser for children's heart health

Help raise funds to support children’s heart research at Murdoch Children’s Research...

Prof Kathryn North
20 December 2022

Thank you to our supporters

Thank you to the Murdoch Children's Research Institute family for making a difference....

21 November 2022

Epilepsy research fundraiser 2022

Help raise funds to support epilepsy research at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute...

Grace wearing pink gloves
11 July 2022

Fundraiser story: Grace

Grace Shoolman was just nine when she decided she was sick of having cold hands on the...

11 July 2022

Fundraiser story: Rosie

Rosie’s hair was ultimately made into a wig for a child who lost her hair to cancer...

Hannah holding a coffee cup
11 July 2022

Fundraiser story: Hannah

Our supporter Hannah Casper found a creative way to supply friends and family with...

07 June 2022

How donor support helped build the Bruce Lefroy Centre

The life-changing research of MCRI is made possible thanks to the generosity of donors.

23 September 2021

Mapping a solution to Muscular Dystrophy

The Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) building is just seven minutes' walk from the...

MCRI Bequestor Roger Chao
15 May 2026

Roger on Leaving a Bequest for Children’s Health

Roger, a long-time advocate for social justice and health equity, has always believed...

Julie and her cat, Max
05 March 2026

Choosing Happiness, Leaving Hope

Why Julie Is Leaving a Gift in Her Will After more than 20 years living in Australia,...

Greg Cremen
07 March 2025

Greg’s legacy: Helping future families navigate the unknown with a gift in his Will

Greg Cremen’s journey with medical research began with a decades-old mystery. As a...

09 September 2024

Miss G's bequest leaves a lasting legacy for future generations

Beloved and accomplished piano teacher Patricia Mary Gleeson ensures that her legacy of...

Joe Axiak, middle, with brother Andy, left.
11 July 2022

Gift of legacy for children – Joe Axiak

Joe Axiak will forever be remembered as a hard-working cattle farmer from Dunedoo, NSW,...

Girl drawing the world in chalk on the ground
13 April 2022

A gift in Will for future generations – Maureen McIlroy

Maureen McIlroy’s gift will one day make a difference to children doing it tough in...

Hands cupping a baby's feet
13 April 2022

Narelle Ferry's generous bequest donation

Read Narelle Ferry's story and find out more about her generous bequest to Murdoch...

13 April 2022

Les Nash leaving a bequest to charity

It is every day, hardworking people like Mr Les Nash who kindly think of how they can...