About Us
About Us
The Lymphoma Support and Research Association Inc is a not for profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
- The group became incorporated in February 2004
- Currently the main group is located on the Gold Coast Queensland with action groups being established now across Australia
- Our logo of the feather is to remind everyone that they do have guardian angels that will search for cures and support/ guide them through times of need
Mission Statement
“To support those touched by lymphoma, raise awareness of the disease and help fund research for a cure”
Objectives
- Promote awareness of Lymphoma
- Eliminate the confusion between Hodgkins and Non Hodgkins (B cell and T cell) Lymphoma
- Support people who have been diagnosed with lymphoma and their families by establishing and assisting in the development of support groups Australia wide
- Fund research that will result in :-
- A greater understanding of the causes of Lymphoma
- New Lymphoma treatments to boost cure rates
- Screening tests to allow the earlier detection of disease
- Fund clinical trials giving Australian patients access to already developed therapies and therapy combinations currently not available to them
- Develop camaraderie within the Lymphoma community of past and present sufferers
- Proactively approach corporations/ government to sponsor/ fund research programs
Did You Know
- Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer in Australia
- Lymphoma causes 10% of childhood cancers
- Over 1,500 people die each year from Lymphoma
- The rate of Lymphoma has doubled over the last 30 years
- The cause of Lymphoma is not known
