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Perkins researchers focus on some of the major diseases that affect our community. In particular we focus on cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neuromuscular diseases.
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YOU MAKE BREAKTHROUGHS POSSIBLE

Whether you’re hosting a morning tea, shaving your head or climbing a mountain, there are so many wonderful ways that you can support lifesaving medical research at the Perkins.

WHY FUNDRAISE FOR THE PERKINS?

Our researchers are passionate about making a difference but it takes a team – including you – to get results.

We also know how fun and rewarding it can be to fundraise for a cause that’s important to you. Whether you are an individual, a school or a community group you can make an important difference to the lives of others by raising funds for the Perkins.

FUNDRAISE ONLINE

If you want to create a simple and secure fundraising page for your activity or team that you can share with your friends and family, you can create your account here and get your fundraising page started.

GET IDEAS

If you are looking to organise your own fundraising activity but you want some ideas, click here to take a look at our A-Z of fundraising and get inspired!

FUNDRAISE OFFLINE

You don’t have to use an online fundraising platform to fundraise for us. You can simply run your fundraiser and deposit your funds to the Perkins. Contact us to arrange this at [email protected].

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

This is your challenge but we are here to help you every step of the way.

To discuss your activity with our fundraising team call April on 08 6151 0772 or email [email protected].

We’re here to help, please contact us.

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Fundraising Alphabet

Ask local businesses and organisations to donate items and hold an auction at home, work or online.

We all love a sausage sizzle so make sure you contact your local Bunnings and ask them how to host one of the best fundraisers around.

Ask people at your work or school to pay to dress casually for a day. You can also put collection boxes around the place to boost your funds.

Ask your work colleagues to sponsor your boss to work behind reception or in the mailroom. Talk to your boss first!

Set yourself a physical challenge ask people to sponsor you.

Get everyone to dress up in fancy dress, award prizes and collect donations.

Clean out the garage and make money at the same time.

Get sponsored to shave or
colour your hair.

In place of a gift for any special occasion ask friends and family to donate.

Make some fresh, natural juices and sell for a gold coin donation at work.

Bust out the mic and get singing to
raise funds.

See your lawn mowing skills and let your friends and family know.
Charge a fee for your services and make sure you explain where the money raised will be donated to inspire people to support you.