Together we can solve the puzzle that is DIPG

Our mission

Enable scientists to solve the puzzle that is brain cancer by funding research, scientific meetings and clinical trials. Our focus is DIPG, a devastating and incurable disease of children and young adults.

Our vision

To make DIPG and other diffuse midline glioma's, treatable.

Our mission and vision

Where your money goes

$2.2M

granted for DIPG/DMG research

3

clinical trials supported

12

PhD scholarships funded

What is DIPG

DIPG is an acronym for ‘Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma’ The name describes the nature of the tumour.

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Research

The IMF provides seed funding to DIPG/DMG projects, giving researchers with innovative ideas an opportunity to start projects that would otherwise go unfunded.

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Our Stories

Isabella and Marcus’ families were brought together by their loss. In disbelief that DIPG wasn’t treatable, it drove a passion to change the outcome for children with DIPG.

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15th IMF Ladies Morning Tea
November 21st 2026

Running since the charity’s inception in 2010, this fundraiser has been a staple of the charity’s fundraising efforts. It's a perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping while delighting in champagne, tasty nibbles and coffee. This year’s you will hear from our guest speaker Professor Misty Jenkins, laboratory head at WEHI who is developing CAR T cell therapy for DIPG. Come along for some fun, celebration and shopping while raising funds for brain cancer. Thanks again to the many businesses and individuals that donated auction and raffles items and to the team of volunteers who prepare and run this event.

Tombola Christmas Market Fundraiser
December 20th 2026

Such a heartwarming event by two of Chandler's friends, Lewis and Maddox, who continue to honour their friend Chandler who sadly passed away after battling DIPG.

Mark it in your calendars, ladies and gents, this is going to be a big one! 20th December-9am til 2pm at Rowellyn Park Primary School, Carrum Downs.

Calling on the help of all family and friends to spread the word, and come support the boys as they aim to beat their two previous totals.

2026 IMF
Charity Car Show
March 1st, 2026

The charity has a strong tie to the town of Boonah in Queensland’s Scenic Rim. In 2014 we reached out to Jamie and Darren to appear on ‘The Project’ to speak about their daughter Charlee, who was diagnosed with DIPG. In the years following Charlee’s passing, the family, supported by their wonderful community have held a number of innovative fundraisers and raised over $250,000 for DIPG research. This year’s event was ‘Charlee’s Little Wishes Gala Ball’ with a distinctive local theme. A great evening!