Annual Report 2015/16

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Since 1992, the Children’s Cancer Foundation has been committed to its mission:

In 2015/16, we made significant strides towards achieving our goals by:

- raising a record-breaking $3,040,584 through The Million Dollar Lunch, fundraisers, individual and corporate donations, bequests and charity partnerships;

- committing $2.79 million for 12 new hospital and research-based projects from 2016 to 2021. We have prioritised research training for oncologists, resourcing of clinical trials and funding of innovative, translational research projects;

- resourcing 19 clinical trials to allow 74 children access to new treatments, including an Australian-first immunotherapy clinical trial for leukaemia, which uses a patient’s own genetically modified immune cells to attack cancer cells; and

- increasing our funding by 16% for family support projects and therapeutic clinical services such as music and art therapy because we know these powerful programs can significantly help a child throughout cancer treatment.

The Million Dollar Lunch, our annual fundraiser, underpins the Children’s Cancer Foundation’s project funding. The unprecedented sum of $2 million gross ($1.87 million net return) raised at the 2015 event allowed the Foundation to extend its future commitments across clinical research, clinical trials, clinical care and family support projects.

As our Ambassador Kate Langbroek said earlier this year, “it is the dollars that make a difference when it comes to research.” At a time when charity fundraising practices are being scrutinised, the Foundation’s low administration costs enabled us to direct 87 cents from every dollar raised in 2015/16 to supporting Australian children with cancer. We accomplished this extraordinary return thanks to the generous support of our donors, corporate partners, volunteers and pro bono suppliers.

We thank the many individuals and organisations that generously supported the Foundation this year and invite you to stride with us in 2017 to make a difference to the lives of children with cancer.

Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive

To enable children with cancer to access the world’s best treatment and support and to build awareness of childhood cancer in the community and within governments. The Children’s Cancer Foundation supports families through treatment, partners with hospitals to deliver clinical excellence and builds world-class paediatric cancer clinical research.

Jeremy Smith Chairman

Aileen Boyd-Squires Chief Executive

Highlights

July 201514 runners participated

in Run Melbourne in honour of Elsie Martin and raised more than $22,000

November 2015St Nicholas Philanthropic

Society of Proty annual gala dinner raises $12,325

August 2015“The Million Dollar Lunch is

extraordinary and the only charity gala in Australia to raise $2

million with a net return of 93%. The event’s corporate partners are helping drive our ambitious

research program.” – Aileen Boyd-Squires, Chief Executive

December 2015122 patients continue their Beaded Journey, recording

each hospital procedure or milestone with a special

bead

September 2015More than $1 million is invested in molecular

diagnostics and targeted therapies led by Associate

Professor Paul Ekert to improve survival rates for Australian children

with cancer

February 2016The Children’s Cancer

Foundation’s new brand and website is launched for a

brighter future, developed pro bono by Three’s a Crowd

October 2015An Australian-first clinical trial, which uses a patient’s own cells to attack cancer cells, begins with funding

support from the Foundation

March 2016Merridy Justice celebrates

10 years as Family Resource Coordinator. The Foundation

has funded a Family Resource Coordinator at

both The Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash

Children’s Hospital since 2007

April 2016Murray to Moyne – 33 riders

with 13 support crew cycle 8,585 km (collectively) in 24

hours and raise more than $46,500.

“What an honour it is to ride with the Cytotoxic Cyclists! The chance to support such a brave

group of children certainly puts life into perspective and

the crew and riders are simply inspiring.” – Frank, Cyclist

May 2016Kensie, 11 years old, shaves her head and raises $3,376 (three times her fundraising goal). “Shaving my hair is a small thing to do to help so many kids with this terrible

disease.” – Kensie

June 2016The Music Therapy service is extended from four to five

days per week at Monash Children’s Hospital, directly benefiting the 68 children admitted to the Children’s Cancer Centre during this

year. The Foundation has funded this service

since 2009

Our Impact

$1,037,720distributed across

20 projects

$3,643,617committed to 27 projects

supporting children with cancer

16 staff funded in hospitals and

research institutes

19 clinical trialsresourced allowing

74 children access to new treatments

148 volunteersdonated

1,325 hours of their time

122 children threaded their personal

Beaded Journey (in-hospital therapeutic

program)

1,823 sessions with an Art or

Music Therapist

Our record-breaking commitments to multi-year research, clinical trials programs and family support are focused on providing better outcomes for children with cancer.

Funding Committed to Projects from 2016/17 to 2020/21

Clinical Research – Attracting the world’s best childhood cancer clinical researchers and building research capacity in Australia

$2,399,734

Clinical Trials – Facilitating new, more effective cancer treatments to increase the number of trials available for children

$545,353

Clinical Care – Enhancing the level of care, and helping children cope with pain and psychological issues

$426,558

Family Support – Providing resources and hospital-based staff to help parents and children navigate the overwhelming world of treatment

$271,972

$3,643,617

$3,364,617committed

66%

7%12%

15%

In 2015/16, the Children’s Cancer Foundation distributed $1,037,720 across 20 projects in clinical research, clinical care, clinical trials and family support, and accelerated our ambitious plans for improving childhood cancer services in Australia.

Funding Distributed in 2015/16

Clinical Research $481,042

Clinical Trials $180,512

Clinical Care $246,529

Family Support $129,637

$1,037,720

$1,037,720distributed

17%

46%

13%

24%

Celebrating Five Years Cancer-Free

Ruby was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma the day before her 2nd birthday in 2011.

She started The Beaded Journey from her earliest days in hospital, tracking each procedure and surgery in a journal, with each event or milestone represented by one precious bead.

Ruby’s Beaded Journey grew to 4 metres long.

In October 2016, Ruby reached her biggest milestone yet: 5 years cancer-free.

The Beaded Journey program at Monash Children’s Hospital and The Royal Children’s Hospital has been funded by the Children’s Cancer Foundation since 2007, allowing more than 1,000 patients and families to join the program.

To read Ruby’s full story visit childrenscancerfoundation.com.au

217 blood tests

73 visits to the Children’s Cancer Centre

44 CT, ECG, Ultrasounds and X-rays

6 months of intensive chemotherapy

22 lumbar punctures

15 blood transfusions

4 operations

“ Ruby looked forward to doing her beads every time we went to hospital. Now she brings them to Show and Tell at school to explain what each bead means.” – Bec, Ruby’s mum

Ruby, aged 3 with her Beaded Journey

Financial Highlights

The Children’s Cancer Foundation is committed to raising funds ethically and cost-effectively.

We benefit from many pro bono services. Our small paid team of four staff is supported by a committed team of volunteers. All directors and committee members are volunteers.

Our low administration costs (9% over the past 5 years) enabled us to direct 87 cents of every dollar to project funding.

Revenue 2016 2015

The Million Dollar Lunch $2,082,634 $782,388

Donations/Fundraising $414,415 $381,403

Charity Partners $392,057 $399,103

Other $67,631 $60,940

Bequests $47,477 $426,992

Grants $36,370 $42,500

$3,040,584 $2,093,326

2016 Revenue

Expenses 2016 2015

Project Funding to support children with cancer

$1,037,720 $885,719

Administration Costs $390,564 $303,831

The Million Dollar Lunch* $177,882 $326,598

Fundraising $39,116 $25,369

Other $1,601 $1,405

$1,646,883 $1,542,922

Net surplus* $1,393,701 $550,404

2016 Expenses

* All our event costs are donated, other than $38,500 for a contractor, a notional allocation for time spent by our staff on the event, and miscellaneous costs.

The complete financial statements and Director’s report are available at childrenscancerfoundation.com.au/about-us/our-integrity.

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016 2016 2015

Total current assets $3,255,957 $2,052,303

Non-current assets $527 $878

Total Assets $3,256,484 $2,053,181

Total current liabilities $110,549 $300,947

Equity* $3,145,935 $1,752,234

* The Foundation has contractual agreements with hospitals and research institutes for multi-year project funding. These commitments are made subject to the availability of sufficient funds. A total of $3,643,617 has been committed for the period 2016/17 to 2020/21.

Projects Funded in 2015/16

The Royal Children’s Hospital

Clinical Care Art Therapists $95,943

Family SupportFamily Resource Coordinator (Portland House Foundation $40,000)

$68,907

Clinical Trials Immunotherapy Transplantation Research Nurse $63,644

Clinical ResearchHead of Solid Tumours & Neuro-oncology (Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation 100%)

$61,244

Clinical Care Neuropsychologist $23,949

Family Support KOALA Kids Program $22,222

Family Support The Beaded Journey $9,430

Family Support Family Gym Memberships $1,507

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Clinical Research Understanding the genetic basis of chemotherapy induced heart disease (My Room 100%)

$107,415

Clinical Research Head of Molecular Diagnostics (Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation 100%)

$107,133

Clinical Trials Clinical Trial Study Coordinator $82,790

Clinical Research Developing Molecular Diagnostic Testing in Childhood Cancer (My Room 100%) $80,000

Clinical Research Sydney Children’s Hospital – The Royal Children’s Hospital Research Partnership (Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation 100%)

$75,000

Monash Children’s Hospital

Clinical Care Mental Health Clinician $50,550

Clinical Care Music Therapists (The Pratt Foundation $40,000) $46,834

Clinical Trials Clinical Trial Research Associate $34,077

Clinical Care Medical Oncology Consultants $17,958

Family Support Family Resource & Community Liaison Coordinator $14,006

Clinical Care Neuropsychologist $11,295

Family Support KOALA Kids Program $9,524

Family Support The Beaded Journey $4,042

Total Project Funding $1,037,720

Hudson Institute of Medical Research / Monash University

Clinical Research Clinical Research Fellowship (Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation 100%)

$50,250

Our People

Gillon McLachlan AFL Chief Executive

“Australian football is built on community. We are only as strong as the community in which we reside. The Foundation’s values reflect the AFL’s commitment to effecting positive social change.”

Kate Langbroek Media Personality and Broadcaster

“ The Children’s Cancer Foundation works high and it works low. It helps those of us who are in the darkest place with acts of kindness and those who are doing the research and making great advances.”

Jeremy Smith Chairman

Barrister and father of Linus, who was successfully treated for rhabdomyosarcoma.

Anthony McGinn OAM Deputy Chairman

30+ years in the media industry and father of Ben, who was successfully treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Andrea DiproseHospital scientist and mother of Stephen, who lost his battle with leukaemia at the age of 14.

Silvana LapirowCommercial lawyer and mother of Daniel, who was successfully treated for Hodgkin’s disease.

Natalie Lippiatt Strategic branding and digital expert.

Kevin Martin Chartered Accountant with over 35 year’s experience.

Mary McGowanOver 38 years in paediatric oncology nursing and community fundraising.

James Roche Executive Director of Roche Holdings.

4 directors have been impacted by childhood cancer.Our board is highly skilled with expertise across 5 industries.All volunteer their time.

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Thank You

We thank the many individuals, organisations, communities, volunteers and families who generously supported the Children’s Cancer Foundation in 2015/16.

Together we are letting children shine, now and in the future.

The Million Dollar Lunch Cornerstone Partners

Our Charity Partners

Our Pro Bono Partners

The Children’s Cancer Foundation is proud to display the new Registered Charity Tick from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

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