Who we are
Research alone cannot cure cancer. But by joining together as one collective force, we truly believe we can make a difference.
Nikki Kinloch, CEO, Cure Cancer
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
'According to the latest statistics from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, around 400 people are diagnosed with cancer every day. That’s an estimated close to 145,000 people this year alone. This is why your support and the support of our fabulous network of alumni, corporates, fundraisers, donors and Principal Partner Can Too is vital in helping to change the future and help make this the last generation to die from cancer.'
Nikki Kinloch, CEO, Cure Cancer
our Board of directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of a group of diverse and inspiring individuals who are committed to our organisation. They are passionate about funding early-career researchers in the hope that one day we will all live in a world without cancer.
Philip Corne
Board Chairman
Former CEO of Louis Vuitton Australia and New Zealand and Executive Chairman of L Catterton (LVMH) Australia
Paul Lewis MBE
Experienced company director including Magellan, Optal, volt Bank, NAB, BT, ipSCAPE and GWS Giants. FAICD
John Ball
Head of Business Marketing, Google Australia & New Zealand
Karen Hamilton
Company Secretary
Senior Manager, Business Analysis
ASX
James Lawrence
Partner
Mills Oakley
Associate Professor Ilona Cunningham
Chair, Research Committee
Senior Clinical Haematologist, former Head of Department and Chair, Concord Medical Staff Council Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Hospital
Steve Bourke
Chair, Finance Risk and Audit Committee
Director at PwC
Ian Rumsby
Chair of Fundraising Committee
Former Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer (Asia Pacific) Weber Shandwick Australia
Kara Hurry
Director, Entente Agency
Our Patron IN CHIEF
His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), became the Patron of Cure Cancer in 2015 and continues his patronage in his new role as Governor-General of Australia.
OUR PATRON
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC became a Patron of Cure Cancer in 2019 through her role as the Governor of NSW. The 39th Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency brings her deep commitment to education, youth leadership, human rights and social justice to the role in service of the people of New South Wales.
Our Principal supporter
Can Too Foundation has been the Principal Supporter of Cure Cancer since 2005, directly resulting in 168 Australian early-career cancer researchers.
Meet Our Partners
Our partners are a group of extraordinary companies who share our determination to make this the last generation to die of cancer. We have a proven track record of working with long term corporate partners, in kind suppliers and fundraising partners who truly believe in our cause
Orix Australia volunteering at Sydney Airport
Our Ambassadors
Meet some of our amazing ambassadors who are dedicated to our vision and want to make this the last generation to die of cancer.
Paul Hogan AM