HOPE. For the toughest cancers
Transforming lives through research and patient care
The HOPE Fund pursues the best possible outcomes for all upper GI cancers including pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal cancers.
In 2018, a group of Melbourne-based clinicians with a shared passion for transforming lives through research and patient care came together to create The HOPE Fund. What began as an initiative by hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, and upper gastrointestinal (HPB/UGI) surgeons and nurses quickly gained momentum.
Today, The HOPE Fund is more than just a charity - it is a movement. Our mission is simple: to improve patient journeys and outcomes through life-changing research, education, and patient care.
Each day, we work to give patients with these devastating cancers more than just hope. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and outcomes through relentless innovation in research, surgery, and clinical practice.
Despite having some of the lowest survival rates out of all the major cancers, upper GI remains underfunded and often overlooked. There remains an urgent need for research to improve treatments. Please give generously or contact us today to learn more about ongoing sponsorship.
A Night of HOPE
Join us for our dazzling Fundraising Gala dedicated to conquering upper GI diseases, all while embracing the timeless allure of Old Hollywood.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Old Hollywood as we blend classic sophistication with a noble cause. Prepare for an evening of live entertainment, glamorous décor, and the chance to support groundbreaking research, education and care to positively influence outcomes for patients.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to help bring HOPE to those in need.
Book tickets using the link below or register your interest in attending by emailing us at contact@thehopefund.org.au
HIIT Cancer project
Each person’s recovery after cancer surgery is unique. #HIITcancer provides an individualised exercise program through HIIT exercises to assist in recovery from surgery while in hospital.
Educational Resources for Health Professionals
Podcast | Bariatric surgery options for obesity (42 mins)
Dr Michael Hii, Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, St Vincent’s Private Hospital & Epworth Healthcare
Podcast | AI in medicine and surgery (30 mins)
Dr Henry Badgery, Chief Surgical Registrar
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Podcast | Gastric cancer – What you need to know (27 mins)
Dr Mary Ann Johnson, Upper GI & General Surgeon
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Box Hill Hospital, Goulburn Valley Hospital
Podcast | Upper GI cancer (37 mins)
Dr Nicole Winter, Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon
Clinical Lecturer, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne
The HOPE Fund is supported by our key partners
