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THE QUEST FOR IMPROVED CANCER TREATMENTS FROM LAB BENCH TO BEDSIDE TO BETTER CARE , AMRF recently hosted a free public lecture about how drugs and treatments reach the cancer patients who need them Learn more about cancer research Sign up for the latest news In New Zealand this year, around 21,000 people will be diagnosed with a serious cancer and around 8,000 of those will die from their disease within five years. Associate Professor Michael Hay and Professor Mark Elwood have data that leads them to believe that those rates could currently be improved by at least 10%, meaning 800 cancer related deaths in NZ could be prevented each year by using further research to optimise the use of the knowledge we have. In the last 40 year period across all cancers, the rates of long term cancer survival over ten years have improved from around one in four to over 50%. This means that twice as many of our children, parents and loved ones will survive their cancer long term. ​ There are multiple causes for this, with significant improvements in screening and detection, treatments and follow up plans all helping to contribute to this considerable increase in positive outcomes. While New Zealand isn’t home to the biggest players in the cancer research field, our small academic laboratories are achieving great things. There are two key areas in which treatment can be improved: firstly in making new discoveries, and secondly in taking the knowledge we already have and using it more effectively. ​ Funding is absolutely vital to these projects; they simply cannot succeed without the finances to support them. The lives of friends and loved ones within New Zealand could one day depend on this research, and the funds we can raise now will have a direct impact on the future success of our Kiwi cancer researchers. ​ It’s not all about big donations either; small adds up to large as each person gives what they can, and every donation becomes a vital part of the glue that holds this research together. ​ This is why we ask you for your support. How much you can give doesn’t matter, but the gifts mean everything – not only to us but to cancer sufferers throughout New Zealand and beyond, both now and in the future. Enjoy video from this event: Make A Donation Who is AMRF and what do you do? ​ AMRF was established in 1955, and in its 66 years has invested more than $84 million into a wide range of medical research. An endowment funds all of AMRF’s administration costs, enabling 100% of donations to go directly to medical and health research. AMRF’s key focus is to financially support medical researchers and their projects led out of the greater Auckland region, assist in furthering their international collaborations and gaining invaluable off-shore knowledge along with repatriating medical researchers and scientists back to New Zealand.

Remembrance A donation in remembrance of a loved one is a special and impactful way to honour their memory. Our donors can choose to donate in their loved one’s name, to help make a difference in the lives of others. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend or loved one and would like to learn more or speak to us about this process, feel free to contact us directly. All donations over $5 are tax deductible Donate now, securely online Make your donation annual, monthly or a set amount over time – contact us for more info Consider Payroll Giving through your employer Donate part or all of your New Zealand superannuation “I have strongly supported the Foundation since day one in 1955. I make a point of making a remembrance donation when a close friend, relative or colleague dies instead of a floral tribute.” - DR R G LAWRENCE MBCHB FRACP MNZM Our Mission Our Goal, Vision & Commitment Our Team See Who We Are Stories Read the Latest Stories and News

Our History The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) was founded in 1955 to provide financial support for medical research. In the 1950’s research was primarily funded by Government agencies such as the Medical Research Council of New Zealand, with the majority of its funding going to researchers at Otago Medical School. A group of prominent Auckland medical specialists and businessmen saw the need to establish an Auckland based foundation in order to provide funding for local scientists and to foster the development of the Auckland Medical Research community. 77 foundation members each donated £50 to start a capital fund, and then started a drive for life members, annual members and donors to sustain the Foundation. An endowment was set up in perpetuity for administration costs, enabling 100% of donations to go directly to research, which has become a major influencing factor for donors to support AMRF. The Foundation recognised the vital need for scientific work being undertaken alongside the heart of the medical community so it took a leading role in the establishment of a Medical School in the University of Auckland. This philosophy has underpinned the Foundation’s existence and to mark its 50th anniversary it played a major part in the opening of the AMRF Medical Sciences Learning Centre that houses two “museum” collections of anatomy and pathology. These have been of immediate and continuing benefit to the wide variety of students on the medical school campus, including medical, nursing, dental and health science students. Anchor 1

ONLINE EVENT RESEARCHING THE LINK BETWEEN CANCER AND OBESITY Online event – watch free online 7 April 2020 7 pm No upcoming events at the moment Dr Emma Nolan is an internationally trained cancer biologist who has helped to discover potential preventative medication to combat breast cancer caused by the BRCA1 mutation, and also identified a special type of immune cell that supports the growth of breast cancer within tumours. ​ Emma has returned to New Zealand upon receiving an AMRF Douglas Goodfellow Repatriation Fellowship to support her in establishing her own research laboratory. She will collect breast cancer samples from New Zealand women and investigate the link between breast cancer and obesity. ​ By creating a bank of tumour organoids using technology and skills gained overseas, Emma will provide access to a new tool for cancer researchers all across New Zealand. ​ Click to RSVP to register. Click to RSVP Who is AMRF and what do we do? ​ AMRF was established in 1955, and in its 65 years has invested more than $80 million into a wide range of medical research. An endowment funds all of AMRF’s administration costs, enabling 100% of donations to go directly to medical and health research. AMRF’s key focus is to financially support medical researchers and their projects led out of the greater Auckland region, assist in furthering their international collaborations and gaining invaluable off-shore knowledge along with repatriating medical researchers and scientists back to New Zealand. Make a Donation

What we fund Our purpose is timeless - to improve the health of all New Zealanders through funding the highest quality medical research of all kinds. ​ We are the largest independent funder of medical research in New Zealand and since 1955, we have awarded over $88,000,000 of funding for research led out of the Auckland and Northland region. ​ This funding support extends across the entire spectrum of medical and health science research. Every research project is carefully selected following a robust and contestable criteria. This ensures that our funding is used with maximum benefit to the New Zealand health system and to the many thousands of kiwis in need of a cure, a prevention, a medical innovation or simply a greater hope for the future. ​ Beyond these projects we offer a range of fellowships, travel grants, doctoral scholarships, awards and funds. ​ More information about these can be found on our applications page . Latest Research Are you curious about hearing loss research? 18 0 Post not marked as liked How is AMRF supporting groundbreaking medical device research to help hydrocephalus sufferers? 52 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Families rally behind AMRF, giving hope to others after losing loved ones to brain cancers 119 0 Post not marked as liked Read More Awarded Grants Learn More

Bequests: A gift in your will Leaving a gift of money or assets to the Foundation in your will is a wonderful way to leave behind a lasting and impactful legacy. We consider ourselves privileged to receive these gifts and are honoured to be able to use your bequests to support many incredible research causes. You can do this by adding a clause to your will such as the sample provided below: “I give to the Auckland Medical Research Foundation (Charity Registration Number CC22674) [item/specific gift or value/ fraction of estate residue] for its general purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other duly authorised officer shall be a sufficient discharge to my Executors.” ​ BEV OLSEN, CANCER PATIENT “As a Stage 4 Lung Cancer patient myself, the extra time (alongside superb care and attention), that the Research Team has, and is, giving me with my family, is such a priceless gift. To leave the AMRF a bequest in my will seems such a small thing to do alongside their work for me and all other patients, past and future.” ​ MURRAY LEE, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT “My client very thoughtfully bequeathed cash, property and a business to the AMRF. He was a modest and community minded man who simply wanted to see some good come from his life earnings. He would be delighted that the creation of a new Scholarship would make a difference to others, ultimately all New Zealanders and abroad.” ​ If you would like to learn more about leaving a bequest to the foundation in your will, we would love to speak to your personally to discuss your wishes and options. Please feel free to contact us using the link below, or call us on 09 923 1701. Leave a gift

Our Team Our Team Members Sue leads the very capable AMRF team, connecting and working with AMRF donors, the Board and our partners to achieve the AMRF mission of ‘funding world-class medical research to provide advancements in medical and health science.’ Sue Brewster Executive Director (09) 923 1701 sue.brewster@medicalresearch.org.nz Hannah oversees and manages the process for all research applications, coordinates and liaises with the AMRF Medical Committee for the evaluation and recommendation of research grants and connects with host institutions such as universities and district health boards. Dr Hannah Gibbons BSc (Hons) PhD Research Programme Manager (09) 923 1701 hannah.gibbons@medicalresearch.org.nz Greta ensures the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the AMRF office; looks after our database and donation receipting; helps to organise events and is our frontline person answering your calls and providing answers for all general enquiries. Greta Bachmann-Fuller Administrator (09) 923 1701 admin@medicalresearch.org.nz Sue manages the financial systems and accounting processes for AMRF; works with our financial partners to develop investment reporting and produces all of AMRF’s year-end accounts and financial reports. Sue Taylor Finance Manager (09) 923 1701 finance@medicalresearch.org.nz Jessica is responsible for the implementation of AMRF fundraising and marketing campaigns which includes developing our newsletters and other communications; managing the AMRF website and digital platforms; coordination of lectures and events and establishing relationships with our donors and members. Dr Jessica Costa PhD Development Manager (09) 923 1701 jessica.costa@medicalresearch.org.nz

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