Colin’s Brave Brain Tumour Battle

by OneLightCharity Foundation

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  • $77,519.20

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Campaign Story

In 2011 Colin was struck down with a life-threatening brain tumour

This grade 2 tumour was in the centre of his brain and the size of a small orange.

After 2 brain surgeries, rehabilitation and ongoing treatments, he is now the Trading Manager at Bartercard Canberra, a demanding position trading over 200 businesses in the Capital.

He counts himself extremely lucky to be back at work 12 months later, but his struggle is far from over.

After an intense Neuro-Psychological assessment 2 years ago, Colin received confirmation of 3 areas of brain damage as a result of the tumour surgery.

Colin is also diagnosed with a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Clinical trials are the best way for patients to access novel treatments. Like many other brain cancer survivors, Colin will be burdened for the rest of his life with out-of-pocket financial costs.

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Brain Cancer Warrior

Since his ordeal, Colin realised his purpose is now to help those diagnosed with this killer disease.

Despite struggling with his ongoing treatments and pain, he has driven awareness to find a cure for brain cancer and helped with fundraising through the Bartercard business network and his 3 Brain Cancer Charity Partners.

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“We were concerned about our falling donations and having your help will make an enormous difference.”

Catherine HindsonChair for BTAA

Colin helped to organise the Canberra Annual Cure Brain Cancer Walk and raised much needed funds for Brain Tumour Alliance Australia. He serves also on the following committees:

  • Dainere’s Rainbow
  • Brainstorm for a Cure

Empowering Brain Cancer Charities for a more significant impact.

Colin is on a mighty mission to unite and equip more Brain Cancer Charities through fundraising Campaigns like this one. Empowering them to partner with the Australian initiative.  

Brain cancer has evolved from being forgotten cancer to now being a “national priority”.  Of course, no amount of money is enough until a cure is found.

In early 2017, the brain cancer community united to have its voice heard when more than 260 people wrote a submission to the Senate Select Committee into Funding for Research into Low Survival Cancers, with a strong focus on brain cancer. This was a great collaboration throughout the brain cancer community.

The Government announced the Australian Brain Cancer Mission – this was an incredible and pivotal moment in history.  A relief for many that brought tears of joy.  Sad that it has come too late for many people who have had their lives stripped from this hideous disease, but a relief to know that our voices are no longer falling on deaf ears.

This is an Australian initiative to lead the world in a $124 million mission to beat brain cancer, double survival rates in ten years, and improve patients’ quality of life.

This is how your Brain Cancer Gift will make an impact:

  • You will help Colin with his vision to unite more Brain Cancer Charities to become part of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission.
  • You will help to cover some of Colin’s financial costs relating to his brain tumour and surgeries (scans, specialist appointments, and tests)
  • You will make the ultimate investment into Colin’s 3 Charity Partners who are doing critical work in the following areas:
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Dainere’s Rainbow

works tirelessly to elevate significant awareness and fund Pediatric Brain Cancer Research. They support the research of the devoted Associate Professor David Ziegler and his team. Prof Ziegler is a Senior Staff Specialist at the Kids Cancer Centre at SCH. He runs the largest laboratory in Australia dedicated to finding new treatments for childhood brain cancer.
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BTAA

provides information resources for newly diagnosed patients with a brain tumour and can assist with referrals to the most appropriate support services in their area. They operate a support line – 1800 857 221
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Cure Brain Cancer Foundation

is leading the efforts to change the game for people living with brain cancer, their carers and families in Australia. In line with our mission to increase five-year survival to 50% by 2023, we are engaging with numerous stakeholders, including Federal and State governments.
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Brainstorm for a Cure

is an event which supports Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and its mission.
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Thank You!

On the checkout page, please send Colin a hero message in 25 words or less.

  • Please note: When is a donation not a tax deduction? First of all, if you receive a raffle ticket, dinner attendance, event entry, chocolates, or anything like that, then your donation can’t be claimed as a deduction. Basically, if you receive something because of your donation, then don’t claim the donation as a tax deduction.
  • Donations to this Campaign is not a tax deduction.

The best message will win 7 nights in Paradise Taveuni. Winners will be announced 3rd of June on the One Light Charity Facebook page. Please follow us.

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  • Thank you to everyone who donated.

    Three party goers standing in front of a green plant wall dressed up in jungle themed costumes.

    Colin McCulloch, Trading Manager at Bartercard Canberra.

    On Saturday 24th of August, Canberra again came together to support Brainstorm for a Cure, Canberra’s largest Gala Charity Fundraising event.

    Bartercard Australia and One Light Charity Foundation were again involved in supporting this great cause through Colin McCulloch, Trading Manager at Bartercard Canberra who has also been on the Brainstorm Committee for 3 years and is also a Brain Cancer survivor himself.

    With over 900 people attending on the night an astonishing $496,000 was raised for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, a record amount raised by any Brainstorm event to date.
    Colin organised his One Light Brain Cancer Charity Campaign Funds to be split between his three Brain Cancer charity partners and over $T18,000 was utilised by the committee for holiday prizes, photography, catering & chauffeur transfers for the event thanks to everyone who donated to Colin’s Brave Brain Tumour Campaign.

    Bartercard was a Gold Sponsor for the event and Colin personally organised the donation of over $40,000 worth of prizes.
    Great work Colin, One Light Charity Foundation Donors and Bartercard.
    #bettertogether

    We asked every Donor to send Colin a hero message in 25 words or less.
    The winning prize – a 7 nights Paradise Taveuni holiday package.  The Winner was announced 3rd of June on the One Light Charity Facebook page.

    Winning hero message: “Please look at the bright side. You are here, and get to enjoy all who love you and they get to enjoy you too! When you feel down, take your shoes off and feel the grass between your toes. It’s very grounding and pure pleasure! Never forget that healthy rich happy people also have bad days too”

    Penny’s husband is a cancer survivor.

    Colin: “I’ve gone through all the hero messages and this one stood out to me. I know how hard it is on other family members when someone is struck down with Cancer and Penny’s attitude now is similar to mine”

    Penny Hull – Prize winner of the Brain Tumour Campaign: “I am very humbled by your kind generosity it will truly be a wonderful surprise for my husband, I cannot thank you enough.
    We have never been to Fiji, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
    Cheers”