Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Childhood Cancer Every Child Deserves A Chance ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [My blog page](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/my-blog-page/) - [Ava's Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2017/12/16/avas-story/) - Media - Stories Ava's Story Ava was just six-months-old when her mum, Jenny, heard her screaming, and ran into her to find Ava struggling to breathe, her eyes rolling into the back of her head and her lips turning blue. Without hesitation, Jenny put her in the car and drove her to the Emergency Department - [Alyssas Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/05/alyssas-story/) - Media - Stories Alyssa's Story When ten-month-old Alyssa developed rashes around her ankles, her mum Amanda rushed her to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, fearing she had meningitis. While this was ruled out, doctors told her devastated parents little Alyssa had infantile ALL – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.Alyssa went through months of intensive chemotherapy treatment and spent - [Bellas Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/05/bellas-story/) - Media - Stories Bella's Story Bella was 18 months old when her mum Jo-Ann noticed she was starting to become clingy. Jo-Ann thought it was due to the fact that Bella’s sister, Grace, had just been born and they were in a new place – visiting grandparents in Ballarat.Then Jo-Ann noticed Bella didn’t like walking - [Hugos Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/hugos-story/) - Media - Stories Hugo's Story When Jane went in for a routine check-up with her obstetrician at 37 weeks pregnant, she did not expect to be holding newborn baby Hugo in her arms just a few hours later. The joy of Hugo’s quick and smooth arrival was soon replaced by anxiety when he developed feeding - [Willems Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/willems-story/) - Media - Stories Willem's Story Just before his second birthday Willem was falling ill with colds and ear infections and not getting better. Then his mum Michelle noticed a lot of bruises on his body. She took Willem to the doctor, where he underwent a blood test. A few hours later the results were in - [Benjis Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/benjis-story/) - Media - Stories Benji's Story In July 2012, five year old Beni went on holidays to Melbourne from her hometown of Wagga Wagga with her family. She had always been a happy, outgoing child but her parents Shaleen and Nazeem noticed she had a temperature and was becoming lethargic. When the family returned home, they - [Brookes Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/brookes-story/) - Media - Stories Brooke's Story It happened just before my 10th birthday, I had just started playing soccer and I was so excited. I had a very sore knee – I saw the doctor and then the physio and I had an X-ray. I went to a specialist at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne - [Ellies Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/ellies-story/) - Media - Stories Ellie's Story Ellie’s Story: From intensive care to the playgroundFor little Ellie and her family, a cancer diagnosis came out of the blue when she was just eleven months old. Now Ellie has just turned two – and she’s an active, boisterous toddler. Her story underscores the power of the Zero Childhood - [Saskias Story](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2023/02/06/saskias-story/) - Media - Stories Saskia's Story In the busy time leading up to Christmas, Saskia, a usually healthy and happy toddler (22 months) developed a slight temperature. It didn’t seem to be anything to worry about at first with their family GP’s advising to treat it with Neurofen/Paracetamol. But after Christmas the fever was still there - [CALEBS STORY](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/2018/02/09/calebs-story/) - Caleb’s Story Caleb was like any other nine-year-old, living with his mum Suzanne, step-dad and three older brothers and sisters in Port Macquarie. In late July 2015, Caleb started getting sick. He would suffer from headaches during the night and wake up most mornings vomiting and looking very grey in colour. The unusual thing was ## Pages - [My front page](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/) - Your heart's greatest passions can live on forever By leaving a gift in your Will to the Australian Lions Children’s Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), you give future generations of children the chance to grow up, follow their dreams, and live life to the fullest. Learn More about Bequests Our Projects University of Adelaide Identification of - [District Chairpersons](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about/district-chairpersons/) - About us ALCCRF District Chairpersons 2025 - 2026 South Australia C1. Lion Rosemary Gale C2. Lion Carolyn Kilpatrick New South Wales N1. Lion Gayle Bowman N2. Lion Suzanne Hammond-Warne N3. PDG Keryn Randall N4. Lion Neil Sheedy N5. Lion Alan Chan Queensland Q1. PDG Ross Forrest Q2. PDG Aussie Lanpier Q3. PDG Norm Jensen Q4. - [ALCCRF Awards](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/resources/alccrf-awards/) - Our Vision: 100% survival for kids with cancer Resources ALCCRF Awards The Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) Awards were established to recognise support for the Foundation’s vision of 100% survival for kids with cancer. Recipients of these awards will be recognised for being one of our ambassadors helping kids fulfil their right to - [Bequest in Wills](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about/bequest-in-wills/) - About us LEAVE A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL The Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF) is grateful for all gifts, and we are grateful that you are considering including a gift to the ALCCRF in your Will. 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Each year, around 1,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed, and their journey depends heavily on timely treatment and access to specialised care. 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Available for $20 each. Postage free – order form here ALCCRF Pen – high quality, great value for users Gifts to Club Guest Speakers etc $5 each (minimum order applies) pdf writable order form here The - [Australian Lions Biggest BBQ](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/events/lions-biggest-bbq/) - Events Australian Lions Biggest BBQ The Australian Lions Biggest BBQ is an annual fundraising event undertaken by many of the 1,200 Clubs across the country. Again this year the BBQ can take place at any time during the year, when it best suits your Club. Funds raised will be used to help achieve ALCCRF’s mission - [Finalised Projects](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/our-projects/finalised-projects/) - Our Projects Finalised Projects Finalised Projects Griffith University - Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Griffith University – Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Sarcoma Research report July 2025 Read more … University of Newcastle University of Newcastle Precision Immunotherapeutic Strategy for Paediatric Brain Tumours Read more … Enhancing CAR-T cell therapy to treat childhood leukemia WEHI - [Trustees](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about/trustees/) - About us Trustees PDG Ron Skeen OAM National Chairperson W District Lions Brian Williams Vice Chairman, Lions Biggest BBQ Coordinator C Districts Lion Sandy Royal Secretary N1 & N3 Districts PDG Bob Findley OAM Treasurer N2, N4 & N5 Districts Lion Tony Kennedy Q2 & Q4 Districts Lion Gilbert Teitzel Q1 & Q3 - [Barry J Palmer Fellowship](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/resources/barry-palmer-fellow/) - Resources Barry J. Palmer Fellowship The Barry J Palmer Fellow recognises outstanding support for Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation’s vision of 100% survival for kids with cancer. A recipient of this fellowship will be recognised for being one of our ambassadors helping kids fulfil their right to a healthy life. International President 2013 – - [Stories](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/media/stories/) - Media Stories To read more of these inspiring stories, simply click on an image. - [About](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about/) - About us A Foundation you can trust, supporting a cause you can believe in About Lions Australia Lions Australia is one of the most trusted organisations in Australia – and with good reason. We have a proud history of supporting Australian communities, whenever and wherever they need us. From disaster relief to community service, the - [Australian Lions Coin Line](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/events/australian-lions-coin-line/) - Events Australian Lions Coin Line “lay it on the line for childhood cancer” Find us on Facebook Information for DownloadPostersLabels for collection tinsFacebook Tiles – click on the desired image, and then right click and “Save Image as..” What can you do?Lions Clubs:Contact your local schools and encourage them to form their own coin lineKeep in - [Partners](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about/partners/) - About us Proudly Supporting We are currently working with the following institutions. You can read more about our current projects click here - [Resources](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/resources/) - 100% of donations goes to the Foundationthere are no paid employees Resources RESOURCESInformation on ALCCRF Awards, BJ Palmer Fellow, Downloadable posters to print and moreRead more ALCCRF SHOPItems to assist Promotion of our FoundationRead More PALMER FELLOWInformation SheetApplication FormRecipients List BJ Palmer FellowsRead more ALCCRF AWARDSInformation SheetApplication FormRecipients ListsRead more - [About Cancer](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about-cancer/) - We believe every child deserves a chance at a healthy life About Childhood Cancer Some sobering statistics What is Childhood Cancer? Childhood cancer is a term used to describe cancers that occur between birth and 14 years of age. Childhood cancers are very rare and may differ from adult cancers in the way they grow - [Cancer in Australia](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about-cancer/cancer-in-australia/) - About Childhood Cancer Cancer in Australia What are the most common types of new cases of cancer in Australia?Source: AIHW Australian Cancer Database 2015.During 2011–2015, the most common cancers among children aged 0–14 fell into 3 broad cancer groups (ICCC-3):leukaemias (5.8 per 100,000 or 35% of all cases), including lymphoid leukaemias (27% of all cases)central - [Types of Childhood Cancer](https://alccrf.lions.org.au/about-cancer/types-of-childhood-cancer/) - About Childhood Cancer Types of Childhood Cancer Leukaemia The most common form of leukemia in children is acute lymphoblastic leukemia or ALL cancer. This cancer of the white blood cells can be very dangerous, as it affects bone marrow and prevents it from producing healthy red blood cells. 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