Dr Siouxsie Wiles highlights GCF’s Pancreatic Cancer Month
Dr Siouxsie Wiles took time out from her incredibly busy life to highlight GCF’s ‘Its About Time’ pancreatic awareness campaign. In her article on Stuff.co.nz, Dr Wiles said that; “Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate amongst all major cancers. Around the world, and here in Aotearoa New Zealand, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a single-digit survival rate. A heart-breaking 92 per cent of pancreatic cancer patients die within five years of being diagnosed. Each y...
January 18, 2021Experience like no other for GCF auction winners
Five lucky auction winners were treated to an experience like no other at Hampton Downs. Upcoming Red Bull Junior star, Liam Lawson, jumped behind the wheel of Grant Baker’s Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo to treat these 5 petrol heads to a hot lap experience they’ll never forget. In conditions best described as ‘varied’, Liam showed off all the skills that have seen him signed to drive Formula 2 in the upcoming season. The 5 GCF supporters who won their chance to experience genuine racing spe...
January 18, 2021GCF launches GIVE IT UP for Gut Cancer
This March, the Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) is addressing these statistics by asking New Zealand to ‘GIVE IT UP’ for gut cancers. Kiwis around the country are being asked to give up alcohol, sugar or the sofa for the month of March with the aim of fundraising to help researchers find new ways to detect, treat and beat these cancers But the GIVE IT UP campaign is about more than just raising funds for research, as important as that is. Executive Officer, Liam Willis, says, “Research has sho...
January 18, 2021GCF’s EO talks pancreatic cancer with Mike Hosking
Gut Cancer Foundation Executive Officer, Liam Willis, spoke with Mike Hosking about the GCF’s support of the MASTERPLAN clinical trial and what it could mean for New Zealanders with pancreatic cancer:Listen here now. ...
January 18, 2021New MoH figures confirm Gut Cancers are the most common in NZ
The Ministry of Health has released the latest cancer incidence statistics and the incidence of gut cancers or cancers of the digestive system is increasing year on year. 5423 New Zealanders were diagnosed with a gut cancer to the year-end 2018 (latest figures available) an increase from 5143 the previous year.Collectively, gut cancers are the most common form of cancer in New Zealand. Within this group of cancers, the largest year on year increases in incidence are as follows: (Source: Ministry...
January 18, 2021World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Thursday, November 19th was World Pancreatic Cancer Day which saw people and buildings around New Zealand ‘Purple It Up’ in support of pancreatic cancer awareness. New Zealanders around the country donned their purple t-shirts, and landmarks such as the Otago University clocktower (Dunedin), The Civic Theatre (Auckland), The Ferrier Fountains (Christchurch) and the Redwood Forest Treewalk (Rotorua) shone purple in support of GCF’s ‘Its About Time’ campaign. GCF Executive Officer, Liam ...
January 18, 2021$76k raised at Auckland Marathon
Sunday, November 1st was a day to remember for the Gut Cancer Foundation’s inaugural Auckland Marathon team. With the sun shining and spirits high, the relief at simply being able to take part in the event, so close after the recent lockdown, was palpable.With over 80 runners taking part in support of GCF, the team raised an incredible total in excess of $76,000 for research and awareness into cancers of the digestive system. GCF Executive Officer, Liam Willis was thrilled with the results:“...
January 17, 2021Breakfast TV highlight PCAM
Our amazing Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month ambassadors, Nyree Smith and Andy Kirk, battled the nerves to speak with John Campbell, live on TVNZ’s Breakfast. Nyree spoke of her ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer whilst Andy spoke bravely about losing his mother, father and brother to this horrific disease.All here at GCF are incredibly proud of both Andy and Nyree for their fantastic efforts, and very grateful to John and the team at TVNZ for shining a much-needed light on this cause.You ...
January 17, 2021GCF at Big Boys Toys
For the 5th year in a row, GCF was chosen as the charity of choice at Big Boys Toys. After months of uncertainty, the fact the vent was going ahead at all was cause for great celebration for all involved. GCF has a long-standing relationship with the event thanks to our founding chair, Grant Baker, who’s Ferrari collection is always the main event for anyone attending BBT. The weekend kicked off with the VIP night where a fantastic charity auction raised over $10,000 for GCF! At the heart of t...
January 17, 2021GCF donors help launch MASTERPLAN in NZ
Thanks to the wonderful support of GCF donors, we are delighted to announce that the MASTERPLAN pancreatic cancer clinical trial will begin recruitment in Christchurch in early 2021 for a limited number of eligible patients. This Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Clinical Trials Group (AGITG) study is investigating whether Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SBRT) can increase patients’ eligibility for surgery. Currently, just 10% of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed early enough to undergo ...
January 17, 2021NewsHub features GCF’s pancreatic cancer campaign
GCF’s ‘It’s About Time’ Pancreatic Cancer Awareness campaign received a boost with fantastic coverage courtesy of Newshub, TV3 and Prime. PCAM ambassador once again stepped up to discuss her ongoing battle with the disease with GCF Executive Officer also discussing our donor’s fantastic support of the MASTERPLAN clinical trial.Watch the full article here....
January 17, 2021PCAM video launch
GCF has launched its activities around pancreatic cancer awareness month with a powerful new video telling the stories of those who have lost loved ones and are currently going through their own battle with this disease:...
January 17, 2021GCF ‘calls time’ on pancreatic cancer
The Gut Cancer Foundation has joined with hundreds of other organisations around the globe to say ‘It’s About Time’ we address the striking statistics around pancreatic cancer.Read the full press release here. ...
November 1, 2020GCF launches Gastrofest 2020
The Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) and acclaimed Kiwi chef Geoff Scott have launched a unique charity event which aims to raise funds for Gut Cancer research and clinical trials; Gastrofest – New Zealand’s Biggest Dinner Party. In a twist on the Gala Dinner concept, Gastrofest hosts will sign up to cook a beautiful 5-course meal for 8 guests on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. All ingredients for the meal will be delivered direct to the host with Geoff creating a fun, instructional video to help th...
August 9, 2020Dr Lorranie Chantrill appointed to GCF board
The Gut Cancer Foundation is delighted to welcome Dr Lorraine Chantrill to the board of trustees. Dr Chantrill is a Senior Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist and Head of Service for Medical Oncology across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), and Area Clinical Director of Clinical Trials. Dr Chantrill treats patients with any cancers of the digestive tract as well as gynaecological cancers and lung cancers. She is a key opinion leader and expert in the field of pancreas cance...
July 7, 2020GCF awards $35,000 to liver cancer research
The Gut Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce the award of $35,000 Dr Cositha Santhakumar for her study into the role of the tumour microenvironment and its implication as a therapeutic target in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Every year over 360 New Zealanders are diagnosed with liver cancer, with significantly higher incidences reported in Maori, Pacifica and Asian populations. Unfortunately, outcomes remain poor with just 15% of liver cancer patients expected to survive beyond 5 ye...
June 4, 2020New research provides hope for colorectal cancer patients
The Gut Cancer Foundation has funded Professor Peter Shepherd and his team at Auckland University to study the the effect combining two widely available drugs (BRAF and VEGFR Inhibators) has on certain forms of colorectal (bowel) cancer, when compared with treating with one drug alone. The team's research has particularly focused on a form of colorectal cancer driven by mutations in the BRAF gene. This is of particular importance as this group of colorectal cancer patients usually have the...
April 15, 2020Lawson's suit raises $4k for Gut Cancer Foundation
The race suit worn by Red Bull Junior driver Liam Lawson in the Toyota Racing Series has sold at auction for $4,000 with the proceeds going to the Gut Cancer Foundation. Lawson, 18, who is currently in Bahrain testing for the upcoming Formula 3 season in Europe, donated his suit at the end of the New Zealand motor racing series. After loosing a key supporter of his international motor racing campaign to bowel cancer last year, Lawson carried the Gut Cancer Foundation logo on his racing suit...
March 2, 2020GI Cancer Clinical Fellowship Update
History Each year the Gut Cancer Foundation awards a grant of $50,000 in the form of a Fellowship to support outstanding graduates who are able to combine their clinical work with research, to improve the quality of life and potential survival for people living with a gut cancer. The current recipient of this award is Dr Janet Rhodes, part of the team led by Dr Roslyn Kemp, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Otago. Dr Rhodes' study revolves around the idea of Immunosco...
February 6, 2020Amazing Iris spreads Xmas joy
The amazing Iris Franks received a much deserved visit in recognition of her stunning Christmas efforts. Every year Iris decorates her house from head to toe in beautiful Christmas lights and hundreds of Santa’s. She invites the community in to share her house over the festive period and raises funds for charity in the process. For the last 7 years Iris has raised over $22,000 for the Gut Cancer Foundation! It truly is a stunning effort for which all here at GCF NZ are incredibly grateful. Wat...
February 5, 2020GCF announce partnership with Cumulo9
We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Cumulo9 for their fantastic support of the Gut Cancer Foundation. Cumulo9 have generously welcomed the GCF team into their central Auckland office as well as providing access to their amazing C9 Campaign and C9 Signature products, completely free of charge. Experts in digital solutions, Cumulo9 proudly provides complete omnichannel world-class business solutions for organisations. C9 Signature allows companies to implement dynamic, consisten...
February 5, 2020Rising Motorsport star supports GCF
GCF is thrilled to be associated with THE rising star of world motor sport. Kiwi Liam Lawson is rated world #1 in his age group and is currently competing in the Toyota Racing Series here in New Zealand. Unfortunately, Liam's return to NZ is tinged with sadness at the loss of a long time backer and great friend to bowel cancer. As a legacy to his memory, Liam is very generously auctioning off his race suit at the end of the series, with all proceeds coming to GCF. We are extremely grat...
February 5, 2020Nyree Smith: Ambassador
First 'Pancreatic Cancer Ambassador' appointed. Nyree Smith was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2017. After two rounds of surgery and chemotherapy, she is now cancer free. A survivor she supports others going through a cancer journey. ...
December 17, 2019Support our Gutsy Challengers!
Three of our intrepid Gutsy Challenge adventurers have taken time out of their training to talk to us about the challenge, what it means to them and the difference the funds they raise will make: https://youtu.be/cQJfdk6O72w...
October 9, 2019GCF at Big Boys Toys
We are excited to announce that Gut Cancer Foundation has once again been chosen as the charity partner of Big Boys Toys. Now into it's 4th year, our partnership with BBT continues to be a vital part of our events calendar and a key fundraising initiative for GCF. Every year our team of volunteers man the gates and roam the halls collecting donations from generous visitors to the event. We are currently looking to recruit our team for this year's event and anyone interested can click here for mo...
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