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Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund
 "... fighting the battle against leukaemia (in memory of the Australian Olympic cyclist, Peter Nelson)."Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, The Lithgow Flash The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund was established through the efforts of Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC, CVO, MBE. They called her the Lithgow Flash, the fastest woman in the world. In her brief but glorious career as world champion, she brought nine gold medals home for Australia.
In 1975 Peter was struck down with leukaemia and after a very short time it took his life. Marjorie emerged from retirement to raise money for research in a battle to beat the disease. Marjorie enlisted the aid of Rotary to establish the fund and has tirelessly worked for it ever since. About Leukaemia Leukaemia is a disease of the blood forming organs. It is regarded as a form of cancer because it causes cells in the two most important blood-forming organs, the bone marrow and lymph glands, to grow in an uncontrolled way. Eventually this uncontrolled growth affects the blood itself. The cause of leukaemia, like that of many other forms of cancer is still not clearly known. Modern forms of treatment are producing remissions, i.e. return to normal life. Approximately 70-90% of patients, depending on the type of leukaemia, achieve remission and a significant number are actually cured and do not have any relapse of the leukaemia at a later date. The aim of the fund
The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fun was setup to support researchers in an accredited research department to undertake research into luekaemia, with the goal of finding a cure for this strain of cancer. Read the latest research report
Read the latest Cancer Council SA research Apply for a research fellowship Why we're asking for your help The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Fund neither seeks nor receives any Government funding. Marjorie Jackson-Nelson's personal time and efforts have raised the majority of funds so far, with the generous support of Rotary and other groups, companies and individuals who respond to the calls for help. More money means more research and ideally an earlier end to the disease. Your help can bring this about and hasten the day when leukaemia joins the list of once-fatal diseases that medical science has conquered. How you can help
Memorial gifts at the death of a loved one or on their anniversaries or honour gifts on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, Christmas, etc make a thoughtful alternative to floral tributes or personal presents. We will send anl acknowledgement of the gift (but not the amount) to whomever you nominate. Planned giving A legacy in your will is a wonderful way to create a source of support, or take a major step to help leukaemia research. Gifts can range from specific amounts up to full or "remainder of" estates. Consult a Trustee company or Solicitor when making your will. Please take this bequest form. The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund is administered by Cancer Council SA. If you wish to direct your bequest to The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund, please include this within in the bequest clause. To access our bequest clause wording please click here.
Special Events A great way to help and to increase awareness is to hold authorised special events to raise money. Individuals or groups of friends have previously conducted:
If you would like to talk to us about The Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund please get in touch. Contact us Phone: 08 8291 4175 Mail: Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund PO Box 929 Unley BC SA 5061  Top |
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