This summer, we’re inviting you to turn your next BBQ into something truly impactful. By hosting a BarbeCURE®, you can enjoy good food, great company, and help raise funds for life-saving cancer research.
It’s simple: gather your family, friends and community, fire up the grill, and ask your guests to donate. Whether it’s in your back yard, at the beach, or a local park, your BarbeCURE can be anything you want it to be. The funds raised will support brilliant scientists working across all cancer types, funding cutting-edge research that improves treatments and outcomes for patients.
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Why your BarbeCURE matters
Cancer continues to take a devastating toll, claiming nearly 10 million lives every year and affecting millions more. The only way to change this is through research. Since its inception, Cure Cancer’s BarbeCURE campaign has raised over $1.5 million, directly supporting emerging cancer researchers who are improving cancer care.
This year, we’re aiming to raise $200,000 to fund two years of groundbreaking cancer research. By hosting a BarbeCURE, you’ll be part of a movement that accelerates breakthroughs, saves lives, and brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a threat.
One of the researchers supported by BarbeCURE is Dr Ben Wylie, whose groundbreaking work focuses on childhood sarcoma. Based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, Dr Wylie and his team have developed an innovative immunotherapy gel. This gel, crafted from natural materials found in the body, targets surgical areas to activate the patient’s immune system, helping to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. For children facing aggressive cancers like sarcoma, this research offers renewed hope for safer, more effective treatments and a brighter future.
“Most new cancer treatments are developed for adults and then adapted for childhood cancers, but children are not little adults. Support for childhood cancer research is vital to develop better treatments for cancers like sarcoma and improve outcomes for children and their families. This project funded by Cure Cancer will enable me to conduct cutting-edge research with the potential to create more effective treatments with fewer side effects,” says Dr. Wylie.
Your BarbeCURE can help fund critical research like Dr Wylie’s, creating a brighter future for cancer patients and their families.
How to host a BarbeCURE
Hosting a BarbeCURE is as easy as it is rewarding. Here’s how:
1. Plan your event
Decide on a date, location, and guest list. Whether it’s a casual weekend BBQ, a Christmas celebration, or a New Year’s gathering, any event can become a BarbeCURE.
2. Register and share
Register your event at barbecure.com.au and invite your guests to join in. Use your social media to spread the word, tagging @curecancerau and using the hashtag #barbecure.
3. Grill and fundraise
Fire up the grill, enjoy delicious food, and encourage your guests to make a donation. Every contribution, big or small, helps fund life-saving cancer research.
4. Celebrate and reflect
Share your success with photos and updates. Let your guests know the difference they’ve made by supporting cancer research.
Ambassadors and inspiration
Our BarbeCURE ambassadors – Manu Feildel, Gary Mehigan, and Anna Polyviou – are passionate about supporting cancer research and can’t wait to see how you make your BarbeCURE® special. Take inspiration from their creativity and enthusiasm and explore their delicious recipes on our BarbeCURE website. Why not try Manu’s chargrilled pork cutlet with thyme-roasted grapes and verjus sauce, Gary’s charred green vegetables with wasabi dressing and sesame, or Anna’s peach melba pavlova smash for a show-stopping dessert?
Join the movement
As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to combine good times with a meaningful cause. By hosting a BarbeCURE, you’ll be creating unforgettable memories with loved ones while contributing to life-saving cancer research.
Since its launch, BarbeCURE has proven that even small gatherings can have a big impact. Together, we can raise the $200,000 needed to support two years of pioneering research, giving hope to patients and families everywhere.
So, why not turn your next barbecue into a BarbeCURE? Register today, and let’s grill for good!
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