A cancer fundraising campaign is encouraging Australians to turn their next summer barbecue into a BarbeCURE
This summer, Australians are invited to turn their next barbecue into something truly impactful.
BarbeCURE is Cure Cancer’s national fundraising campaign, encouraging the community to get together and turn their next barbecue into a BarbeCURE.
By hosting a BarbeCURE – an Aussie barbie that raises money for life-saving cancer research – you can enjoy good food, great company and help raise funds for a good cause.
It’s simple: gather your family, friends and community, fire up the grill, and ask your guests to donate.
Whether it’s in your backyard, at the beach, or a local park, your BarbeCURE can be anything you want it to be.
The funds raised will support brilliant scientists working across all cancer types, funding cutting-edge research that improves treatments and outcomes for patients.
Why it matters
Since its inception, Cure Cancer’s BarbeCURE campaign has raised over $1.5 million, directly supporting emerging cancer researchers who are improving cancer care.
This year, the organisation aims to raise $200,000 to fund two years of groundbreaking cancer research.
By hosting a BarbeCURE, you will be part of a movement that accelerates breakthroughs, saves lives and brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a threat.
One of the researchers supported by BarbeCURE is Dr Ben Wylie, whose groundbreaking work focuses on childhood sarcoma.
Based at The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, Wylie and his team have developed an innovative immunotherapy gel.
This gel, crafted from natural materials found in the body, targets surgical areas to activate the patient’s immune system, helping to eliminate any remaining cancer cells.
For children facing aggressive cancers like sarcoma, this research offers renewed hope for safer, more effective treatments and a brighter future.
“Most new cancer treatments are developed for adults and then adapted for childhood cancers, but children are not little adults,” Wylie says.
“Support for childhood cancer research is vital to develop better treatments for cancers like sarcoma and improve outcomes for children and their families.
“This project funded by Cure Cancer will enable me to conduct cutting-edge research with the potential to create more effective treatments with fewer side effects.”
Your BarbeCURE can help fund critical research like this, creating a brighter future for cancer patients and their families.
How to host
Hosting a BarbeCURE is easy. There are four simple steps to be involved.
- Plan your event
Decide on a date, location, and guest list – any event can become a BarbeCURE. - Register and share
Register your event at www.barbecure.com.au and invite your guests to join in.
Use your social media to spread the word, tagging @curecancerau and using the hashtag #barbecure. - Grill and fundraise
Fire up the grill, enjoy delicious food, and encourage your guests to make a donation. Every contribution, big or small, helps fund life-saving cancer research. - Celebrate and reflect
Share your success with photos and updates. Let your guests know the difference they’ve made by supporting cancer research.
Since its launch, BarbeCURE has proven that even small gatherings can have a big impact. Raising $200,000 will support two years of pioneering research, giving hope to patients and families everywhere, so why not turn your next barbecue into a BarbeCURE?
Registrations can be made at www.barbecure.com.au