Our report – your impact
Every donation tells a story – a story of hope and healing, perseverance and progress. So, while you, like 37-year-strong donor Heather Hallam, might regard your contribution as a ‘drop in the bucket’, we know it’s so much more.
Every dollar you donate…
- Is a step towards better, kinder treatments for the cruellest conditions
- Gives immeasurable comfort through the worst time of someone’s life
- Is the launch pad for that big idea that just needed someone to believe.
This year’s Impact Report is our opportunity to show your generosity in action; a snapshot of the ingenuity you’ve nurtured, the lives you’ve saved and the futures you’ve transformed.
"Together we’re making the impossible, possible."
“Over the past year, the RBWH Foundation has invested $3.9 million in cutting-edge research, pioneering hospital programs, innovations in patient care and, importantly, looking after our dedicated hospital teams,” said RBWH Foundation CEO, Simone Garske.
“But as we reflect on those incredible pieces of work, we recognise that this year is the tip of an extraordinary iceberg; a milestone moment for advancements that have taken shape over decades and across generations.
“With that in mind, this year’s Impact Report doesn’t just celebrate the change-makers of the last 12 months, but honours 40 years of community-powered progress.
“I invite you to celebrate with us and thank you for being part of this incredible journey.”
What's in the report?
Meet donor Heather Hallam - the woman whose Outback Queensland childhood inspired a lifelong gratitude for the care provided by RBWH and 37 years of incredible generosity (page 4-5).
Discover how your support is pushing the boundaries of CAR T - a new generation of treatment that genetically reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to recognise and destroy cancer cells (page 12-13).
Find out how our philanthropic partnership with the Jamieson Trauma Institute is at the forefront of challenging embedded health inequities and tackling emerging trauma ‘hotspots’ (page 16-17).
Learn about the groundbreaking work being done to harness ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing (nGS), to accelerate treatment among ICU patients at RBWH and across the globe (page 34-35).
From tales of dedicated donors and passionate researchers to health innovators and thriving former patients, this year’s Impact Report is a testament to our collective strength and a powerful reminder of why, four decades on, the RBWH Foundation remains an unstoppable force for good.
