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Run for Charlies
Sign up now for the HBF Run for a Reason, May 24th!
Raise money to support vital medical research and patient care in WA!
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Our Latest Updates
New Buggy for Osborne Park Hospital
Charlies Foundation for Research is delighted to sponsor a new Patient Transfer Buggy Vehicle for Osborne Park Hospital. The donation has created easier access around the Hospital complex for patients to transfer from car parks, or from one block to another.
Australian First Surgery for Lung Cancer
Last year, WA received a state-first bronchoscopy robot at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital enabling Dr Thakker to locate the cancer deep in the lungs moments before Thoracic surgeon Dr Mesa-Guzman performed the minimally invasive surgery allowing the patient to wake up cancer-free.
Milad Mirzaei Recognised as a 2025 Aspire Award Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that Milad Mirzaei has been named a 2025 Aspire Award recipient by Business Events Perth. This prestigious award recognises Western Australia’s leading researchers, academics, and professionals for their innovation, dedication, and outstanding contributions.
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Our Bunuru 2026 Newsletter is here! 
Learn how our grant projects are changing the treatment of dementia and brachytherapy patients
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Together, we're transforming patient care.
Without the help of our local community, crucial medical research will go unfunded. Please donate today to support vital medical research.
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Read our Thank You Report See how the impact of your support has made a difference.
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Charlies Foundation for Research
At Charlies Foundation for Research, we’re at the heart of a growing community of donors, supporters, partners and medical professionals driving world-first research projects that transform patient care and outcomes and it’s all happening right here in WA!
Together, we’re addressing some of the biggest medical challenges of our time, from cancer to heart disease to diabetes. We’re pioneering breakthroughs, treatments and innovations in frontline care that make all the difference for patients and their families.
And you can be part of it.
Because of your support, you helped make this possible in 2024-25
With a focus on supporting new research, and young researchers, your support enables highly promising projects to gather the preliminary data and momentum they need to secure significant grants from peak bodies.
Over $2 million
Total raised in the financial year
69+
Research grants funded
14,000+
Donations
Bright Ideas Grant
Up to $10,000 to foster new and emerging talent.
Discovery Grant
Up to $30,000 to support breakthrough ideas.
Transformational Grant
Up to $100,000 for truly remarkable advancements in medical care.
Partnership Grants
The Foundation partners with universities and other non-profits to support the following ground-breaking research across Western Australia.
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Corporate giving
By joining forces with us, your organisation becomes a catalyst for medical breakthroughs that directly impact the lives of patients at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.
Fundraise for us
There are so many ways to fundraise, whether it be a fitness challenge, bake stall, morning tea or hosting your own event, we’ll support you every step of the way from fundraising tips to setting up your very own personalised online fundraising page.
Community events
There’s always something happening in our WA community! From fundraisers and fun runs, our community events are a great way to connect, get involved, and make a difference.
Your gift for the future
Health and happiness go hand in hand. At Charlies Foundation for Research, our commitment to long term patient care solutions is driven by a desire to see our community happy, healthy and thriving. But we cannot achieve those goals without the committed support of people like you.
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