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

$1.98M

granted for DIPG/DMG research

2

clinical trials supported

12

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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13th IMF Ladies Morning Tea,
November 23rd, 2024

Running since the charity’s inception in 2010, this pre-Christmas fundraiser is an opportunity for Christmas shopping while delighting in champagne, tasty nibbles and coffee. This year’s speaker was Leesa Lertsumitkul from Misty Jenkins laboratory at WEHI. Leesa spoke about the development of CAR T therapies for brain cancers, a focus of her research. Thank you to the many businesses and individuals that donated auction and raffles items and to the team of volunteers who prepare and run this event. Now in its 13th iteration, it has been a staple of the charity’s fundraising efforts.

Charlee’s Little Wishes Gala Ball
November 9th, 2024

The charity has a strong tie to the town of Boonah in Queensland’s Scenic Rim. In 2014 we reached out to Jamie and Darren to appear on ‘The Project’ to speak about their daughter Charlee, who was diagnosed with DIPG. In the years following Charlee’s passing, the family, supported by their wonderful community have held a number of innovative fundraisers and raised over $200,000 for DIPG research. This year’s event was ‘Charlee’s Little Wishes Gala Ball’ with a distinctive local theme. A great evening!

IMF Charity Car Show 2023,

March 3rd, 2024

This years Classic Car Show is on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at Bicentennial park, Chelsea from 9 am until 2 pm. Entry for cars is via Scotch parade from 8:30 am ($20 at the gate). Public entry from 9 am with a gold coin donation. Cars, live music, fashion parade, entertainment for the children and market stalls. Come along and enjoy!