You don't need a lab coat to help save a life

Wednesday 9 September was Australia's first ever Medical Research Giving Day, with more than 30 medical research institutes united for one day to fund the breakthroughs that improve and save lives.

Over $1.25 million raised for medical research!

On this first ever Medical Research Giving Day, thousands of Australians donated to support life-changing medical research. While we have reached our goal, you can still support us - any donation, of any amount, is gratefully appreciated. Thank you for being medical research heroes.

CURRENTLY RAISED

$1,350,432

Giving Day Goal

$1000000

68% of goal reached  •  4,613 donors  •  4,613 donations  •  31 institutes

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Be a hero for medical research.

Every treatment we rely on today started with research. The scan that finds disease earlier. The medicine that gives someone more time. The therapy that helps a child grow stronger. The breakthrough that means a family gets hope when they need it most.

But research cannot move forward on ideas alone.

It needs people who choose to stand behind it. People who believe better outcomes are possible. People who give so discoveries can move from the lab to the lives of patients, families and communities across Australia.

That is what Medical Research Giving Day is all about.

DOUBLED DONATIONS

Going twice as far for medical research

On Medical Research Giving Day, donations to some institutes were matched by generous funding partners — helping double the impact of your gift. For people waiting for better treatments, earlier answers or new hope, research cannot move fast enough. You've helped push it forward.

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