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Thanks to new evidence of the brain's plasticity, there's growing excitement amongst the research community at the potential of finding the answers to CP in our lifetime.
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Macquarie Group Foundation Chair of Cerebral Palsy
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nadia Badawi as the Macquarie Group Foundation Chair of Cerebral Palsy. Professor Badawi commenced her position in October and will be based at Notre Dame University, School of Medicine leading our dedicated team of researchers at the Cerebral Palsy Institute.
Professor Badawi is a world renowned neonatologist who has extensive experience working in the field of cerebral palsy. She is Medical Director of The Grace Centre for Newborn Care, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. She is also Honorary Research Fellow at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, WA and Clinical Associate Professor in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney.
With an outstanding record in attracting and leading research in the area of cerebral palsy, one of her key roles as Chair will be to develop and implement a strategic plan for future CP research priorities. This builds on our own work already undertaken into the global research agenda. This position has been funded by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, with funding from both the Macquarie Group Foundation and the Commonwealth Government.
Life Matters
In an interview on ABC's Life Matters, Richard Aedy talks to Cerebral Palsy Foundation's CEO, Rob White and Anne Masi who has a daughter with cerebral palsy.
They talk about the latest research and findings, and why it's so important to support this cause.
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Marathon Effort
Justin Gallagher, completed the Comrades Marathon in 2008. An epic 87 km run, mostly uphill, all in less than 9 hours. His efforts raised almost $90,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He has now launched his official diary of his Comrades marathon Run. The book is a great read for anyone interested in marathon running, giving insights into preparation and the mechanics of a big race.
You can continue to support Justin and purchase a copy of his book with all proceeds raised going to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. To purchase a copy, please contact Erin at 1300 55 11 37 or cpfadmin@tscnsw.org.au
Inaugural Research Briefing
Cerebral Palsy Foundation Director, Marelle Thornton AM, addressed our inaugural Research Briefing at the University of Notre Dame. Guest presenter, Professor Alastair MacLennan from The University of Adelaide, Women's & Children's Hospital North engaged the audience with his current research project. Read Marelle Thornton’s address (PDF - 102 KB) on the night.
Breaking News
Mr Neil Balnaves has donated $450,000 to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation for a research program to help find a cure for cerebral palsy. Mr Balnaves is Director of The Balnaves Foundation, a private philanthropic organisation. His donation is the largest personal donation ever received by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation for research.
The $450,000 donation will be used over three years to establish The Balnaves Cerebral Palsy Research Program. Part of the research will result in the establishment of an early diagnostic service which will aim to identify cerebral palsy early in a baby’s life, as early as 12 weeks of age. These newly diagnosed babies may then be able participate in a series of research studies aimed at lessening the degree of brain injury and optimising brain repair in the early years.
Mr Rob White, CEO of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, said The Balnaves Foundation should be congratulated for funding this exciting research program.
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Inaugural Research Briefing – at the University of Notre Dame
Professor Alastair MacLennan from the University of Adelaide, Women's & Children's Hospital North Adelaide intrigued guests with his latest research project at the Foundation’s first Research Briefing.
Read Professor MacLennan's summary (PDF - 205 KB). 
The Bulls & Bears Charity Trophy Golf Day
Who said golf isn’t serious business? A new researcher will be funded as a result of some serious work on the golf course, and the generosity of our golfing guests.
The 2009 Bulls & Bears event, held at the Macquarie Links International Golf Club, raised more than $20,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Winners will play in a Macquarie Links Charity Challenge Competition in November. Pledges from the event have supported the Bulls & Bears Researcher for 2009.
The 2010 Bulls & Bears event will be held on 18 March at the prestigious Lakes Golf Club. It will be an Ambrose four ball event, with the winning team to be automatically entered into the Lakes Masters later in the year.
For more information or team bookings please contact Marissa on 02 9907 0000 or email info@atozmarketingservices.com.au
Research Update
A summary is now available of the ground-breaking work being done around the world to find a prevention and cure for cerebral palsy. We have summarised some of the findings from the International Cerebral Palsy Conference that the Foundation sponsored earlier this year. Read more on our CEO update Download pdf
Media Releases
- Eastern suburbs resident inspiring financial sector to dig deep for research
- Financial world rallying to help research into Cerebral Palsy
- Northern beaches girl inspires financial sector to dig deep for research
- Podcasts to provide practical support for parents
- Marathon effort immortalised in print
- Do you have the cheek to help with cerebral plasy research?
- Report reveals CP is costing $ billions
- 33,797 Australians with Cerebral Palsy have a balance owing
- One of australia’s largest donations to medical research to beannounced at cp foundation dinner tonight
- Finding the answers to cerebral palsy – a global health issue.
