CBCF Hero stories

How our fundraisers are making a difference.

Our CBCF Heroes are incredible!

From a sponsored wax to beautiful and meaningful jewellery and just about everything in between, our Heroes always put the FUN in fundraising.

Check out these incredible fundraisers making a difference in their local community.

Bruce's Ride Around Australia

After losing his wife Natalie to Glioblastoma, Bruce chose to raise awareness for brain cancer by pedalling his bike over 190,000km around Australia.

Patrick’s Melody for his Grandfather

After losing his beloved grandfather, “Lao Ye,” to brain cancer, Patrick decided to take action by playing his cello in Manly Corso to raise awareness and bring his local community together.

Battle of the Bush Charity Auction

Chelsea organised the Battle of the Bush auction in the small rural community of Biloela, central Qld, to commemorate her mum Vicki passing away from brain cancer.

Faz Gets Waxed

Faz braved a full-body wax (using wax strips sponsored by his network) to raise commemorate the 10-year anniversary of his mum's passing from brain cancer.

Pearl Meets Crystal

After losing her boyfriend Jake to brain cancer, Danielle turned her grief into purpose by founding Pearl Meets Crystal, a jewellery brand that donates 20% of each sale to Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

Run for Rocket

The incredible McLeod family organised Run for Rocket to honour their dad, Rocket, who’s been battling brain cancer since he was diagnosed in late 2022.

Evergreen Games

The annual 'Evergreen Games' event was created to honour the life of Simon ‘Evergreen’ Pearce, a passionate board gamer, who was sadly taken too soon by brain cancer.

Paddle for Paul

In memory of his father Paul, Josh put together an event called Paddle for Paul, an indoor team ski-erg challenge that involved rowing as far as they could in 24-hours.  

Ballin' For Baby

The team at Ballin' For Baby started their 3v3 basketball tournament in honour of their friend, Luke, who passed away from brain cancer in 2024 as a way to celebrate his life and participate in a sport he loved.

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