Pink Silks Trust donates to Australian Cancer Research Foundation

LOCAL charity the Pink Silks Trusts (PST), has donated $10,000 to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF), whose mission is to create a world without cancer by backing bold, lifesaving cancer research.

The donation, raised through events organised by a team of eight hard-working volunteers, will help to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment for kidney cancer, in honour of the late Simon and Kath Chladil, and Elizabeth Simmon.

The funds raised were split across two different ACRF “Accelerate” programs, both at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

“One program is aiming to make lifesaving immunotherapy treatment effective for more types of cancer, while the other program is using advanced imaging (the first of its kind PET scanner in Australia) to develop targeted therapies for cancers,” ACRF Philanthropy Manager National Lead Victoria Bonsey said.

“This research will not only benefit Australians, but individuals facing cancer all over the world.”

Pink Silks Trust is proud to be partnering with ACRF, knowing 100 percent of the donation will go directly into these renal research programs.

“Research is not only about finding a cure but developing better technologies and treatments, to make the journey easier and outcomes better for those diagnosed with cancer,” PST Chair/CoFounder Tanya Johnson OAM said.

“Simon Chladil was an integral part of the PST committee and is sadly missed.

“One of the programs is funded by his bequeathed donation in honour of his mum Kath.”

PST ladies’ charity events have raised $1,500,000 over the last 18 years to support local women diagnosed with cancer, long term illness, traumatic illness or a disability.

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is the only organisation accelerating research by providing crucial technology that makes previously unimagined breakthroughs possible.

To learn more about Pink Silks Trust, visit pinksilks.com.au.

By Andrea FERRARI