Turning the tide on kids’ brain cancer
- February 22, 2021
- Tips and Ideas
Dr Raelene Endersby, Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research at Telethon Kids Institute is investigating an exciting new immunotherapy for children with brain cancer that has...
Set Sail for Pirate Day 2020
- July 15, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Pirate Day is a national fundraising day encouraging kids and the young at heart to dress like pirates to raise money for childhood brain...
Behind the Science: Associate Professor Josh McCarroll
- July 9, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. One researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to...
Pirate Day Trivia
- May 5, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Arrr’ did ye know? We’ve dug up 20 questions, all about pirates to test your knowledge before you take to the high seas. Will...
A note from the Pirate Day team regarding COVID-19
- March 31, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Since 2015, buccaneers of all ages have raised more than $300,000 to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for childhood brain cancer. While...
Seven steps to hosting a virtual Pirate Day
- March 24, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Arrr’ you shipshape and ready for your virtual fundraiser? Follow these steps and you can enjoy Pirate Day without leaving the comfort of your...
Pirate activities for kids
- March 24, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Hoist the mainsail and have a rollicking good time! Set a course for adventure this Pirate Day with activities to bring out the young...
Building a Trojan horse for brain tumours
- February 20, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. One researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to...
Pirate Day 2020 Announced
- February 18, 2020
- Tips and Ideas
Children, office workers and whole townships are set to embrace their inner buccaneers by dressing as pirates in support of kids with brain cancer...
Get to know Dr Nick Gottardo
- May 10, 2019
- Tips and Ideas
Funds raised through 2019 Pirate Day will be directed to the ground-breaking research of this paediatric oncologist. Dr Nick Gottardo believes he was destined...
Pirate Day 2019 Announced
- April 18, 2019
- Tips and Ideas
Right across the nation, children, office workers and whole townships are encouraged to embrace their inner buccaneer and dress up like a pirate throughout...
Your step by step guide
- April 17, 2019
- Tips and Ideas
We hope everyone in your crew enjoys dressing up and having fun despite the seriousness of childhood brain cancer. Here’s a few tips on...