Cure Cancer Australia Foundation has much to celebrate. In four decades of supporting cancer research the Foundation has provided vital seed funding of over $13 million to young researchers at the start of their careers. This money has been strategically targeted to support young researchers with innovative ideas, enabling them to pursue projects identified by the wider community as most promising in their potential to cure cancer. While we're proud of our achievements, we plan to accelerate our efforts and gather more momentum. By 2012 we aim to be raising $5 million a year. To support these efforts we need to increase awareness of who we are and what we do. Our plan is to refresh our brand identity and demonstrate in bold terms what we're all about. Our mission is to give young and innovative scientists the support they need to pursue potential breakthrough research and ultimately find a cure. As Chairman of Cure Cancer Australia, a role I assumed in September 2006, I have been profoundly inspired by our researchers. Along with my colleagues on the Board I have also been humbled by the passion and energy of the communities around the country who are supporting them and helping them make their vision a reality. My sincerest thanks go to you all. Thanks, too, to the small but highly effective team who drive and coordinate our efforts. Finally, while we can be justifiably pleased with what we've achieved, we know our most important milestone will be the one that puts the Foundation out of business permanently. We can never rest until we get there. Max Gosling
