This May, join a growing community going Grey to support brain tumour research.
Brain tumours remain one of the most devastating cancers, affecting both children and adults. Yet survival rates have changed little over decades, and research funding remains limited.
Your support this Grey May can help accelerate discoveries and and improve treatment for patients and families.
Your generosity makes all the difference. Every dollar donated to our Grey May Appeal goes directly to funding cutting-edge brain tumour research, helping us find life-saving treatments and improve the survival rates of those affected.
Show the world you're going grey for May and raise awareness in style. 100% of each purchase funds world-class SA researchers working to improve outcomes for brain tumour patients.
Get Your Badge, Beanie, or Socks Here
Grey Awareness Ribbon Badge - $10 (inc. postage)
Grey May Beanies - 3 New Designs! - $35 (inc. postage)
Brain Socks - Now available in Grey and Blue! $20 (inc. postage)
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Celebrate or remember someone impacted by a brain tumour.
By dedicating a Star of Hope, you’ll create a meaningful tribute while helping fund research that could change the future for others.
Each star represents hope for better treatments and outcomes.
Turn your passion into progress.
Host a morning tea or workplace event, take on a personal challenge, or ask for donations in lieu of gifts, your fundraiser can make a real difference for people affected by brain tumours.
By rallying friends, family or colleagues, you can help raise critical funds for research.
Check out our Fundraising Toolkit.
Need support? Get in touch we'd love to help bring your idea to life!
Don’t miss out on the chance to score exciting items and exclusive experiences while supporting a vital cause. Our Grey May Online Auction is your perfect opportunity to contribute to brain tumour research while snagging something special!
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Buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win incredible prizes and help fund life-changing research for brain tumour patients. Every ticket helps fund discoveries that could lead to better treatments for patients.
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Thanks to supporters like you, Grey May raised more than $185,000 in 2025 alone.
These funds have enabled the NRF to award over $1.4 million in grants and scholarships for brain tumour and brain cancer research already for 2026, supporting SA researchers and clinicians to pursue innovative projects aimed at:
• developing new therapies for aggressive brain tumours
• improving diagnosis and treatment strategies
• supporting clinical trials that bring new treatments closer to
But there is still so much more to do.
Every donation, fundraiser and act of support helps move research one step closer to breakthroughs that could change lives.
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Marketing & Fundraising Materials
Access all the resources you need to promote your fundraising and help raise awareness during Brain Tumour Awareness Month:
View the brain tumour research your support has made possible here
Or come along to our Brain Tumour Research In Action: Impact Update and Lab Tour exclusive event. Free and open to the public this event offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of brain tumour research in a real SA lab, hear the latest research updates, and ask your questions to the experts at the forefront of discovery.
Registrations essential - book today
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