Together we can solve the puzzle that is DIPG

Our mission

Enable scientists to solve the puzzle that is brain cancer by funding research, scientific meetings and clinical trials. Our focus is DIPG, a devastating and incurable disease of children and young adults.

Our vision

To make DIPG and other diffuse midline glioma's, treatable.

Our mission and vision

Where your money goes

$1.8M

granted for DIPG/DMG research

2

clinical trials supported

11

PhD scholarships funded

What is DIPG

DIPG is an acronym for ‘Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma’ The name describes the nature of the tumour.

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Research

The IMF provides seed funding to DIPG/DMG projects, giving researchers with innovative ideas an opportunity to start projects that would otherwise go unfunded.

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Our Stories

Isabella and Marcus’ families were brought together by their loss. In disbelief that DIPG wasn’t treatable, it drove a passion to change the outcome for children with DIPG.

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Be a part of the solution!

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12th IMF Ladies Morning Tea,

November 18th, 2023

A fun-filled event for the ladies with champagne, nibbles and coffee and a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while supporting research for brain cancer in children. Bring along a friend or many. See you all on 18th November!

"You are the hero!"

at Swinburne University

The "You Are the Hero" event at Swinburne University, hosted by dedicated university students, was a heartfelt gathering focused on raising awareness for the Isabella and Marcus Foundation and their mission to combat DIPG. "You Are the Hero" demonstrated the power of unity and advocacy in the face of a daunting challenge.

IMF Charity Car Show 2023,

March 3rd, 2024

Held in March each year, classic car enthusiasts come together to showcase their prized possessions. It’s also a day for the rest of the family with live music and lots of activities for the kids.