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Cancer
imPossible: Spring 2026 newsletter
11 September 2026
Read about all the latest news and updates at The Alfred Foundation in the 2026 Spring edition of Impossible.
cancer
emergency & trauma
patients
research & innovation
staff
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‘Shout for a Mate’: Bowlers hit the greens
10 April 2026
In the midst of his battles with cancer, Geoff Elletson had a brainwave.
‘Shout for a Mate’ was born, inspired by the generosity he would see at his home-away-from-home, Mitcham Bowling Club. Instead of everyone buying each other drinks, people could donate to a cause.
cancer
fundraising
patients
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imPossible: Spring 2025 newsletter
23 September 2025
Read about all the latest news and updates at The Alfred Foundation in the Spring 2025 edition of imPossible, thanks to the support of you, in our community.
burns
cancer
community fundraising
emergency & trauma
leukaemia
patients
philanthropy
radiation therapy
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
vabs
A new look at wellness
7 July 2025
The opening of the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre in 2024 marked a monumental leap forward in the integration of cutting-edge research, clinical care and innovative cancer treatments.
cancer
melanoma
oncology
patients
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
Out of the box thinking
21 May 2025
It may look like just an ordinary black box, but this cutting-edge machine could lead to remarkable discoveries in cancer research through its capabilities in synthetic biology and genetic engineering.
cancer
patients
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
‘Potentially groundbreaking’ gift for sarcoma research
2 May 2025
The prospect of “potentially huge breakthroughs” in sarcoma research at The Alfred will be much greater, thanks to a future donation.
cancer
patients
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
Robot Royce moves into action
17 April 2025
A special new starter joined The Alfred surgery team in February, with ‘Royce’ the surgical robot performing its first cases.
cancer
patients
research & innovation
staff
surgery
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imPossible: Autumn 2025 newsletter
24 March 2025
Immerse yourself in captivating stories and stay informed with the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, featuring updates, groundbreaking research and the ongoing efforts to raise funds that support and strengthen our vibrant community.
cancer
melanoma
nurses
nursing education
patients
philanthropy
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
transplant
imPossible: Spring 2024 newsletter
1 November 2024
Be inspired by the stories and read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, including updates, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
cancer
caulfield hospital
community fundraising
heart
nurses
nursing
nursing education
patients
research & innovation
staff
the alfred foundation
Full green ahead - Alfred volunteer and transplant recipient to compete
19 September 2024
Alfred Health volunteer and double-lung transplant recipient Steve Payne knows that he is biased.
cancer
lung transplant
patients
staff
the alfred foundation
transplant
volunteers