Act Fast. Give Hope | Neuro News October
This Christmas, your gift could help fast-track life-changing breakthroughs, right here in South Australia.
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Right now, someone is experiencing a stroke, losing 1.9 million brain cells every minute.
Someone else is adjusting to life with a spinal cord injury.
Another is hearing the words: “You have Parkinson’s.”
But there is hope. And it starts with you.
This Christmas, your gift could help fast-track life-changing breakthroughs, right here in South Australia.
Because of people like you:
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A simple blood test for stroke is in development
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A new device may soon reduce spinal cord injury pain
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Early detection tools for Parkinson’s are within reach
Your support turns science into solutions and gives real people real hope.
Please consider making a special Christmas gift today. With your help, we can bring the next breakthrough closer.
Donate to Research
Newsletter October 2025 NRF.pdf (4.72 MB)
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Team Neuro Raises $45,000 at City to Bay!
More than 80 participants braved one of the wettest City to Bay events on record, raising an amazing $45,000 for neurosurgical research. Your energy and teamwork are helping fund breakthroughs that could change lives.
Special thanks to our sponsors, The Dinning Family, Surfacing Contractors Australia, and Pick a Local, Pick SA! Fruit & Veg, and to the volunteers who cheered at the finish line.
Behind every step was a story. Catherine and Matt ran in honour of Catherine’s father Olly, raising $16,000. Team Surfcon SA ran in memory of founder Mark Weber raising $4,575. Team Tony Tony Tony walked in memory of Anthony Walsh, raising $25,000 for the Anthony Walsh TBI Vacation Scholarship.
Thank you, Team Neuro. Every step you took is paving the way for tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Your Support Powers Innovative Research
Every day, neurosurgical diseases change lives. Here in South Australia, your support is helping researchers make groundbreaking discoveries that bring real hope to patients and their families. From exploring new treatments in the lab to advancing clinical trials, every step forward is powered by generous donors like you.
A Stroke of Luck: Blood Test to Detect Damage
Dr Feargal Ryan is developing a blood test to detect blood-brain-barrier damage after stroke, helping rural and emergency care teams diagnose and monitor recovery faster.
Can Vitamin C Reduce Brain Swelling?
Dr Aniket Nadkarni is testing vitamin C against the standard treatment to reduce dangerous brain swelling, aiming for safer, faster recovery.
Catching Parkinson’s Early
Dr Angus McNamara is creating a framework to detect Parkinson’s early, giving patients interventions and hope before irreversible damage occurs.
Stimulating Relief after Spinal Cord Injury
PhD student Ryan Dorrian is testing a novel device to deliver wireless stimulation to damaged nerves, reducing neuropathic pain and improving quality of life.
Your donation can help fund the next breakthrough in neurosurgical research and bring hope to those who need it most. Donate here to support future research.
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Pictured from left to right: Dr Feargal Ryan, Dr Aniket Nadkarni, Dr Angus McNamara and PhD student Ryan Dorrian
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Grey May 2025 Raises $185,000!
This year’s Grey May campaign raised over $185,000 for vital brain tumour research. From lab tours and cocktail parties to brain socks and courageous head-shaves, your support is driving cutting-edge trials, innovative diagnostics, and new therapies.
Generous contributions from community champions, including Foodland Munno Para, Andrew Greatwich who shaved his head, and the Brave for Dave initiative, made this record-breaking result possible. These funds are already helping researchers understand tumour genetics, trial promising treatments, and bring hope to children and families affected by this disease.
Thank you to every participant, donor, and partner. Your generosity is powering real progress in the fight against brain cancer. Follow here to learn more about the impact and those involved.
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Make Your Christmas Greetings Count
This festive season, choose from six beautiful card designs and new gift tags — all supporting vital research into neurological conditions. Each card you send helps raise funds and awareness, bringing hope to families affected by these conditions.
Card Designs & Prices:
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Purple Tree, Golden Dove, Emu, Aboriginal Art – $1 each
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Candles, Yellow Star – 90c each
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Gift Tags (pack of 5, blank inside) – $1 per pack
All designs are available for corporate overprinting
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Online Order here
- Phone Order:(08) 8371 0771
- Email Order: info@nrf.com.au
- Or Download an order form here: Card Order Form
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