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A life and a love story,
ended too soon
Donate today to help patients
like Stuart make the most of their
time left with loved ones
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Our Latest Updates
Big impact starts with a bright idea. These $10,000 seed grants support bold, early-stage ideas that have the potential to transform care. They're designed to help researchers test a concept, gather pilot data or take the first step toward something bigger.
CFFR CEO Vicki Rasmussen and Board Member and Researcher Aron Chakera 6PR Radio interview
Charlies Foundation for Research CEO, Vicki Rasmussen and Board Member and Researcher Dr Aron Chakera had the pleasure to sit down with Millsy and Karl at 6PR Perth.
Can a simple eye scan be used to screen developing cancers elsewhere in the body
Dr Luu is Resident Medical Officer at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Hospital Group and was awarded the $30,000 Ray Florence Shaw Grant from Charlies Foundation for Research in 2025 to investigate whether changes in the retina’s blood vessels can reveal the presence of cancer elsewhere in the body.
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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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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.
Our Bunuru 2026 Newsletter is here! 
Learn how our grant projects are changing the treatment of dementia and brachytherapy patients
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Read our Thank You Report See how the impact of your support has made a difference.
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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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Workplace Giving
Rally your team around a cause that matters. From dress-up days and morning teas to custom campaigns, we provide digital tools, donation tracking, and full support so you can focus on participation.
Want to provide the option of payroll donations? we can help with that too!
Contact our team here to get started
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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