The Lott doubles their impact

In our fifth year of partnership with SA Lotteries, also known as The Lott, we are delighted to announce they are donating $100,000 to support our vital work providing critical care services to children with cancer and their families.

This year’s donation has doubled from previous years, to $100,000 to enable the us to continue the work we do but also relocate our office and create a permanent base when the Women’s and Children’s Hospital relocates in the near future.

SA Lotteries Partnerships Manager Liz McPherson said that the impact that Cath and her team have on the community is immeasurable and the extra funding will provide the kickstart the association needs.

“Knowing that one child a week in South Australia is diagnosed with cancer is incomprehensible, but the critical services that Childhood Cancer Association provide plays such an important role in the lives of those affected by a childhood cancer diagnosis,” she said.

“And this year, it’s such a privilege to be able to support with extra funds to help as they look for a permanent base to secure their future."

"We're honoured to stand alongside them in making a difference in the lives of families who have a child with cancer."

Childhood Cancer Association Chief Executive Cath O’Loughlin says we support hundreds of families every year, and this donation will have a significant impact on those families.

“Because when a child is diagnosed with cancer, their entire childhood is affected,” Ms O’Loughlin says.

“And the impact flows onto the whole family—the parents, siblings, grandparents and even extended family members, each one requiring support to help them cope.

“Given we don’t receive any Government funding, it is only because of the generosity of businesses like The Lott, that children impacted by cancer, and their families, can receive the critical care services they need at the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and into life beyond cancer treatment.

“We are so grateful to have the continued support of The Lott to ensure we can be there for families today, tomorrow and well into the future.”