WHO WE ARE
At Flinders Foundation, our purpose is you.
We want you, our community, to live a longer and happier life.
That’s why every day, our team works to support the leading clinicians and researchers across Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University to deliver better research, treatment, and care, and ensure they are equipped with the latest technology, in the best environment. From cancer and mental health, to neonatal care, and everything in between
- we’re working together to prevent, cure and care.
Meet Patricia, an ECMO machine saved her life
Lee-anne and her sisters sat in a hospital waiting room while doctors worked next door for hours, trying to revive their mother, Patricia. Doctors tried desperately to bring her back to life on four separate occasions.
Patricia had suffered a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in her lung), one vital piece of medical equipment kept Patricia alive, an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.
Read more about how you can help save people just like Patricia...
Inspiring Stories
Flinders Foundation has been touched by many people who have had their lives changed by disease or illness. These are the people who continue to inspire us every day, and we will not rest until their health challenges are overcome.
William's Story
William was born at just 26 weeks and spent 123 days in the Flinders Medical Centre Neonatal Unit fighting for life. He nearly didn’t make it… But look at him now.
Kerry's Story
Lachlan and Caitlin’s mum Kerry fought a courageous five-year battle with breast cancer, and their family are committed to ensuring her legacy lives on.
Anthony's Story
Anthony was not prepared to give up after a fatal brain cancer diagnosis. Until his final moments his focus remained on how he could help others.
Neville’s Story
Neville has terminal prostate cancer and he knows time is running out. But he’s determined to do all that he can to raise awareness about the disease.
Mario's Story
Mario’s beautiful daughter Lauren took her own life. Now her memory is inspiring him to help others.
Monique's Story
Doctors have told Monique that she is cancer-free. But she’ll never really be free of cancer, because like so many cancer ‘survivors’, the effects of the disease and the years of treatment continue to impact her each day.
Justin's Story
Before he was diagnosed, Justin had never even heard of motor neurone disease (MND). But today, he’s hopeful that world-leading research happening at Flinders will lead to a brighter future for people like him.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Help raise funds for an important cause
Flinders Foundation hosts a variety of activities and events every year and relies on your support to raise essential funds for medical research and patient care. Whether its a major fundraising event, a fun run, or an event in the community, your involvement will make it even more successful.
City-Bay
Whether it be for fitness or fun, sign up for the City-Bay 2018 and raise funds for Flinders Foundation to support a cause you're passionate about.
Pink Yellow Blue Ball
Adelaide’s premier gala fundraising event raising vital funds for cancer research, prevention and care.
Fun Run for Prems
The event will consist of a One-Hour Fun Run around the boundary of Wigley Reserve, as well as market stalls, music, booths, and food & drink stalls for the duration of the event.
Fun Run for Prems
'Fun Run for Prems' is a family event proudly supporting Flinders Foundation.