Arrow and the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (HCC) fund targeted therapies
The vital work of Arrow / HCC research scientist, Dr Tim Molloy, and projects undertaken by Arrow / HCC PhD scholarship students will continue to improve treatments for bone marrow transplant patients thanks to a $93,000 donation from Arrow’s major supporter, the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (HCC). Dr Tim Molloy said: “Having the support of Arrow […]
Belinda shares the story behind her brother’s bequest
My brother, Marcus Shepherd, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 1982 (age 32). He had his initial chemotherapy and went into remission in New Zealand, prior to further evaluation and consultation at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. Luckily, I matched his tissue and blood type and Marcus had a bone marrow transplant under Professor […]
It’s in giving that we receive
When Michael Quigley, a retired telecommunications engineer and CEO of NBN Co. for its first four years, re-joined the Arrow board – it was to take on a new challenge. After a successful 35-year career in the global telecommunications industry Michael is no stranger to problem solving, a skill that’s essential for the ongoing success […]
The Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Room launches
Arrow Chairman, Mark O’Hara, and CEO Robyn Flood attended the official opening of the St Vincent’s Haematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit on behalf of the many Arrow supporters who helped Arrow raise the $300,000 needed to fund a room that is specially designed to improve infection control and provide greater comfort for patients during […]
Record donation of $1 million to Arrow for Stem Cell Transplantation research
Arrow is pleased to announce that Vicki and Michael Quigley have donated $1 million to Arrow to support the research work of Professor David Ma, Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. When Arrow was established 30 years ago, bone marrow transplants were only suitable for a limited numbers of patients […]
Allan Frenkel Foundation celebrates 20-year milestone
A year after losing Allan to Acute Lymphatic Leukaemia, his family hosted a dinner to raise funds for teens with cancer, with a focus on patient support. The Allan Frenkel Foundation has since held a fundraising dinner in Allan’s memory every year, and this year we join them in celebrating 20 years of raising vital […]
Latest Arrow/HCC achievements in research
Arrow/HCC Research Scientist 2017 report In 2017 Dr Melinda Tursky continued her research in targeting genes which drive the progression from normal to cancerous blood cells in the Blood Stem Cell and Cancer Research Programme, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research. During this period, Melinda’s work focused on discovering therapeutic potential of specific inhibitors […]
Chinese banquet hosted by Sydney Executive and Business Association (SEBA) raises $22,000 for Arrow
Having lost his wife Karen to leukaemia, SEBA President Greg Bugden selected Arrow as the recipient of funds from this year’s annual fundraising dinner at the Marigold Restaurant in Haymarket, and what a night it was. Julie Soon shared her touching experience with leukaemia, and Dr Tim Molloy presented an interesting insight into the progress […]
Why Colleena treasures the gift of life
After successfully undergoing two bone marrow transplants for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 2003, Arrow Director Colleena Presnell has spent over a decade supporting patients with a Gift of Friendship. Colleena shares her inspirational story with John McNamee in Go55s.
Paddling the Port Hacking River with Arrow Chairman Mark O’Hara
At Arrow’s 30th anniversary celebration last year Paul Seshold made a successful bid for a silent auction prize to spend the morning paddling around the Port Hacking River with Arrow Chairman Mark O’Hara. On Saturday 24 February, almost 4 years since Paul and his wife Elizabeth cycled the Col du Tourmalet to raise $150,000 for […]
Where are they now?
It’s always interesting to hear what our past Arrow/HCC PhD Scholarships recipients are up to and we recently received an email from Dario Gerace letting us know that he has completed his PhD research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the research output from his PhD is currently under review for publication in […]
Arrow nursing scholarship provides insight into 60 years of transplant
Annabel Horne, Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, was awarded the Sylvia Hartog Nursing Scholarship for the opportunity to attend the EBMT nurses meeting in Manchester UK in October 2017. The theme was 60 years of transplant – modern day bone marrow transplants began with the pioneering work of E. Donnall Thomas […]