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We are so excited to introduce Friends of Arrow, our new monthly giving community, and invite to you to be part of something truly special. Why Regular Giving Matters Arrow Foundation receives no government funding. Every patient we support, every healthcare professional we invest in through scholarships, and every piece of research we fund is […]

Last week, our Fundraising and Partnership Manager, Kags Garrard, had the pleasure of attending the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Sponsor Lunch to receive an incredible donation of over $35,000 for the Arrow Patient Support Program this year. The Foundation raises money through major fundraising initiatives such as charity golf days, race days, sailing regattas, gala […]

Being the mother of my five precious children; all in adulthood now, and grandmother of 8 adorable grandies, is the MOST wonderful and blessed vocation in life I can think of. More than a few times, friends and acquaintances exclaim and think “I have fallen off my perch” when I innocently but genuinely admit I […]

We were thrilled to receive an exceptionally high number of outstanding applications in this latest scholarship round, reflecting the passion and dedication of healthcare professionals working across haematology, transplantation, and cancer care. After careful consideration, we are proud to have awarded 11 scholarships to a group of highly talented and committed individuals, each demonstrating a […]

With more than three decades of experience in haemotology nursing, Vicky Andrews has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for patients facing some of the most complex and challenging diagnoses. As a Nurse Educator in the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Ward at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Vicky plays a critical role not only in patient […]

Arrow is proud to officially launch the pilot phase of our Patient Care Packs initiative, with packs now successfully rolled out across three of our four participating transplant hospitals. Designed to provide comfort, practical support, and a sense of care during one of life’s most challenging experiences, these Patient Care Packs have already received overwhelmingly […]

I arrived in Australia from Greece when I was eight years old, unable to speak a word of English. It was a daunting transition, but one made easier by the kindness and dedication of my teachers, who helped me find my footing. That experience taught me resilience from a young age and showed me the […]

In 2022, Mitchell Jones was working as a freelance videographer and photographer, a career he had built over the past ten years. He was working hard, prioritising work and his family and as a result had not been putting too much thought into his own personal health.  “I was reasonably active,” Mitchell says, “but I wouldn’t say I […]

For more than a decade, Philip Hartog has been committed to honouring the memory of his wife, Sylvia, by strengthening the care and support available to stem cell and bone marrow transplant patients and the nurses who look after them. Through the Sylvia Hartog Nursing Scholarship, Philip has enabled nurses from St Vincent’s Haematology Ward to pursue postgraduate study, attend specialist training […]

For more than 20 years, Melbourne nurse Susan D’Arcy, has dedicated her career to caring for patients undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Today, she is taking that passion even further as she completes the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney – thanks to support from the Arrow Sylvia […]

Geraldine and John are passionate musicians. Together, they perform in a Neil Young tribute band called Harvest Moon, a five-piece band where John is the lead singer, guitarist and harmonica player, and Geraldine plays guitar, banjo, tambourine and sings backing vocals.

Colleena Presnell: Twenty Years of Friendship, Hope and Heart  When Colleena Presnell speaks about bone marrow transplant, she speaks from lived experience.  In early 2001, Colleena was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. She underwent two bone marrow transplants – a journey that would change her life and ultimately shape the way she would give back to others […]