MPN Charity Dinner raises $23,505 for MPN research
Congratulations to Jolanda Visser on her outstanding success – raising $23,505 at a MPN Charity Dinner, in Adelaide, which she organized on behalf of the MPN AA.
The MPN AA are grateful for the support of the Leukaemia Foundation with Julia Clarke as the Master of Ceremonies and Kerryn Lambert, from the Leukaemia Foundation, Perth, assisting on the night.
The night was attended by 166 people and a total of 73 items were donated and were sold via auction, silent auction and raffle. Live music was provided by the “Soul’d Out” Band at the gorgeous venue, The Grand Ballroom, Tapleys Hill Road, Fulham Gardens.
The MPN AA would like to thank all sponsors and prize donors who enabled the night to be such a success. A special mention goes to Australian Unity. The MPN AA appreciates all their support.
All money raised is being used to support improved Australian MPN epidemiological research by Professor Lin Fritschi (Curtin University of Western Australia).
If you would like to read Jolanda’s full speech, please click here.
European Hematology Association (EHA) 2018 Update
Haematologist Professor Andrew Grigg recently attended the European Haematology Association (EHA) conference in Stockholm and has kindly allowed the MPN AA to share his summary of MPN studies presented at the conference. Many thanks Professor Grigg!
View Professor Grigg’s summary here.
Leukaemia Foundation
The MPN Alliance Australia works in partnership with the Leukaemia Foundation, who manage the dedicated MPN Fund and provide governance.
Sydney MPN Education Seminar – 23 February
