host a beanie day and help beaT brain cancer
Host a beanie day. Raise awareness. Fund life-saving research.
Join the Fight Against Brain Cancer
Inspired by Mark Hughes' journey, the Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign raises vital funds for medical research and compassionate care. Host a fundraiser wear your beanie proudly and donate. Together, we can make a difference.
How will you host a Beanie Day?
At Your School
Bring your school together for a Beanie Day! Wear your beanies, plan fun activities, and make a difference in the fight against brain cancer.
At Your Club
Host a Beanie Day this sporting season! Run out in your beanies to raise funds, and support life-changing brain cancer research and care
At Your Workplace
Get the office excited by having a Beanie Day fundraiser! Gather your team, have fun, and raise funds to support brain cancer research and care.
Beanies, Teamwork & Big Impact
At The Junction Public School the annual Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a powerful lesson in kindness, teamwork, and the impact of small actions.
Alison Cheek, the school’s dedicated P&C secretary, watched with pride as students excitedly pulled on their Mark Hughes Foundation beanies, knowing they were part of something much bigger than themselves.
“Even though these kids are still in primary school, they understand that there are big, tricky problems in the world that need solving,” Alison said. “The best way to tackle them is by working together. Even at their age, they can be part of making a real difference.”
About the Mark Hughes Foundation
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is a non-profit charity dedicated to funding brain cancer research, raising awareness, and supporting patients and their families. Founded in 2014 by Mark Hughes and his wife Kirralee after Mark’s brain cancer diagnosis, MHF addresses the critical underfunding of this devastating disease in Australia.
What began as a small local fundraiser, the Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign, has grown into a nationally recognized movement. In partnership with the National Rugby League, over 1 million beanies have been sold, raising vital funds for research and care.
A special thanks to our partners
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