Fundraise for us

Turn your passion into impact with a fundraiser for Garvan. Whether you're organising a small gathering or a larger event, your support helps drive life-changing medical research.

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We see a healthier future where all disease can be prevented, treated or cured.

For over 60 years, Garvan has been at the forefront of medical research. Our world-class scientists work at the intersection of cancer, immunology and genomics – fields of enormous unmet need. Together these three fields are where the greatest breakthroughs will now happen and where Garvan has built one of the strongest research programs in Australia.

Choose your fundraising style

Fundraise your way

Host a morning tea, bake sale, workplace challenge or golf day. Every fundraiser helps bring us closer to better health for all.


In memory

Giving in memory is a lasting tribute to a loved one or a cherished life, while advancing medical research.



Get active

Go4Garvan and take on a run, ride or endurance challenge while raising funds for Garvan. Go the distance, make a difference and be part of something bigger.

In celebration

Make your special day even more meaningful. Dedicate your anniversary, birthday or wedding to Garvan’s breakthrough medical research.

Wedding favours

Make your special day even more meaningful with a heartfelt wedding favour that makes a lasting impact.


Gift cards

Make a donation and send a personalised e-card to a loved one in lieu of a gift. Choose to send it by email or print it at home.

How to start fundraising

1. Read the guidelines



Before you get started, take a moment to review our fundraising guidelines and requirements.

2. Tell us about your fundraiser


Complete our online form and share your fundraising idea with us. We can’t wait to support you. 

3. Get started



Once approved, we'll provide the resources and support you need to bring your fundraiser to life.

Meet the community powering Garvan discoveries

How your support powers research

Equip the labs

Provide the vital tools behind history-making breakthroughs.
Fund the minds

Empower brilliant scientists to push medical boundaries.
Buy crucial time

Fast-track the research that will save lives tomorrow.

Email: community@garvan.org.au
Phone: +61 (0)2 9295 8110

Hi! I'm Kristen,
Garvan's Community Fundraising Officer. 

I’m here to share fundraising tips and strategies to help you maximise your campaign's impact. Together, we can rally support and secure the vital resources our brilliant scientists need to push medical boundaries. 

Seeing our community step up to raise funds for life-changing medical research is incredibly motivating. I’m really looking forward to learning more about your story and what inspired you to fundraise for Garvan. We’re in this together!

If you’d like to discuss fundraising ideas or need any assistance, please get in touch.