The Allan Frenkel Foundation supports patients and carers with $42,000 donation
The Allan Frenkel Foundation has brought comfort to patients and their carers in their time of need by funding vital support services for over two decades. Over the past 21 years, the Foundation has supported a clinical trial for PUVA wands to alleviate pain from mouth ulceration, contributed to the new bone marrow transplant ward […]
The history of the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (HCC) and Arrow partnership uncovered
As relatively new staff members, we’ve often wondered how and when the tremendous partnership between the HCC and Arrow began. And last week, whilst looking through some old files, we were lucky enough to unearth some solid evidence. The HCC first paddled for Arrow (then named The Australian Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation) in 1993, to […]
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 […]
Trace Richey Nursing Scholarship expands its horizons
Imagine cooking lunch for over 80 people including three types of curries, sandwiches, cakes and cookies and then, a few days later, taking on the 14km City2Surf. That’s exactly what the AMP Technology and Operations team did, and they raised over $10,000 for the Trace Richey Nursing Scholarship that gives nurses the chance to study […]
Woolworths supports families in crisis with $30,000 of grocery cards
So far this year, Arrow has supported more than 40 transplant patients and their families with grocery expenses. To help us provide this valuable support, Woolworths is now partnering with us and has generously donated $30,000 in Woolworths Gift Cards. When a child is diagnosed with blood cancer or disease that requires a bone marrow transplant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HCC welcomes new President, Claire Shanahan
Longstanding HCC President Kent Heazlett stood down at the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic AGM on 15 February 2018 after 17 years of service. Claire Shanahan was elected President, Doug Rosser was elected Honorary Treasurer and Joy Carter as Honorary Secretary. Arrow Chairman Mark O’Hara shares his heartfelt gratitude in this personal note of thanks to Kent: […]
The Dave ‘Coke’ Wards Memorial does it again
Fundraising is fun, but the challenge is in maintaining momentum. The annual Dave ‘Coke’ Wards Memorial held in October each year is Arrow’s longest standing supporter, having raised funds for medical research and patient support since 1992. The surfing contest raised $1500 for Arrow through last year’s event, and we thank Wayne King, Chris Beeby […]