The difference YOU’ll MAKE
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.”
Kids Activity Sheets
fundraising ideas
SCHOOL LETTER
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social Tiles
Thank you Certificates
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Fundraising Tips
Our top tips to help you smash your fundraising target!
Personalise your page
Personalise your page by adding a profile photo and share your story to let everyone know why fundraising is important to you.
Post updates
Add blog updates to your page so people can see you are training in the lead up to the event
Share your page
Share your fundraising page on Instagram or Facebook, or BOTH! They say it can take people 7 reminders before taking action.
Link your followers
Include the link to your fundraising page in your Insta bio or in an Insta story. Statistics show why fundraising is so important, so share one of our social media tiles in a Facebook post along with the link to your page.
Incentives
Get creative with donation incentives! Everyone loves a prize – organise a giveaway for a lucky donor or hold a raffle separately.
Matched Giving
Do you work in a workplace that does matched giving? Ask them if they want to support your fundraising? If you’re interested in this, please let me know, and I can send the appropriate document for you to use.
Additional tips to help with your fundraising !
Invite:-Send invitations to all your friends through socials, email, or sms. Get the word out!
Place an ad on your work intranet, email signature or school newsletter asking for support.
Aim high when you set your fundraising target, and ask your family and friends to donate on Beanie Day.
Take photos and post them on social media using the hashtags #mhfbeanie or #beanieforbraincancer
If it's your class or school's Beanie Day, send a note to remind students to wear a beanie and bring a gold coin donation.
Follow up with your invitees for RSVPs. If they can't come to your Beanie Day Event, perhaps they could make a donation instead?
Plan to have fun
Why your support matters
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australians under 40. This includes children, making it one of the most devastating cancers affecting young lives.
Brain cancer survival rates have barely improved in 30 years. Despite advances in other areas of cancer research, brain cancer treatments remain limited and underfunded.
Only 2% of federal cancer research funding goes to brain cancer. Brain cancer is significantly underfunded compared to other cancers, slowing the pace of vital discoveries.
Every year, more than 1,800 Australians are diagnosed with brain cancer. For these individuals and their families, early intervention and better treatments could be life-changing.
The average survival time for someone with brain cancer is just 14 months. Your support helps fund research aimed at extending lives and improving outcomes.
