Dr Charlie Teo AM
Neurosurgeon and Founder
Funding brain cancer research
You can help us find a cure for brain cancer
Every dollar you give supports brain cancer research that helps save lives.
Brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease.
This must change.
Why support Charlie Teo Foundation
Together, we create HOPE
Every scientist, supporter and family in our community believes a cure for brain cancer is possible. Together, we’re creating meaningful change for everyone affected by brain cancer.
$30 million+
raised for brain cancer research
30+ scientists
supported in Australia and around the world
Australia’s leading
dedicated brain cancer charity funding research globally
Lean and transparent
about our spending
Proud supporter since day one
Our Founding Corporate Partner
Thank you, Cook’s Plumbing Supplies
Cook’s Plumbing Supplies has stood with us from the very beginning. As our Founding Corporate Partner, their investment in research makes a real difference for everyone affected by brain cancer.
Our research strategy
From idea to treatment
Exploration
New ideas
Investigation
Lab testing
Translation
Into treatments
We take on the hardest brain cancers to treat
GBM in adults and DIPG/DMG in children are the most aggressive brain cancers, with the poorest survival and the fewest treatment options. That’s exactly why we focus our research on them.
Adult brain cancer
GBM
Glioblastoma (GBM), the most common and most aggressive adult brain cancer
15 months average survival from diagnosis
GBM · Garvan Institute
Targeting the root of GBM and other diffuse gliomas
Prof Joseph Powell
GBM · University College London, UK
Modelling the GBM cells that survive treatment
Prof Simona Parrinello
Childhood brain cancer
DIPG/DMG
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma / diffuse midline glioma (DIPG/DMG), the deadliest of all childhood cancers
9–12 months average survival from diagnosis
DIPG · Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Tougher tests for better DIPG treatments
Prof Geraldine O’Neill
DIPG/DMG · University of Newcastle
Matching each child’s tumour to the right treatment
Prof Matt Dun
Our open book promise
Give with confidence. Our books are always open.
When we started the foundation, we promised donors we would be open about every dollar. We still are, so you can see exactly how your gift is used.
More of your gift goes to research
A lean team, volunteers and generous in-kind support keep our running costs low, so more of every dollar reaches the lab.
Nothing hidden
We publish our financials every quarter and our audited accounts every year. Anyone can check where the money goes.
The true picture, not a flattering one
Australia has no set rules for how charities report costs, and many count running costs as program spending. We don’t. We show our admin and fundraising costs exactly as they are.
Charlie gives us HOPE that the researchers he funds will discover better treatments and make a true difference.
Lillian’s parents
Help us find a cure
Donations are tax-deductible in Australia, and every dollar supports brain cancer research.