OpenHouse
Dive into our biannual donor newsletter with stories of what's happening in and around Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.

A world-first clinical trial...
Meet Kelly Follers
Kelly is the incredible Nurse Unit Manager of Ward 9 South at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, where she and her team provide compassionate care to women undergoing treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers.

Make a donation
When our previous car unexpectedly broke down, we launched an urgent appeal in OpenHouse - and thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to replace it quickly.
As a not-for-profit hospital, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse relies on the support of our generous donor community. We invest every donation into improving patient care, driving research, and acquiring state-of-the-art technology that brings every patient hope for the best outcomes.
City2Surf
10th of August 2025
Join our Charity Superstar team and commit to raise $1,000 or more. You'll receive a host of perks including free entry to the event and a free singlet.
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Free Will Week
21-27 July 2025
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse supporters have the chance to write a legally-valid, online Will for free, thanks to our partnership with SafeWill. For more information on how to create a Will, visit safewill.com/col.
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Tokyo Marathon
1 March 2026
Sushi, stamina, and supporting cancer research- applications for Tokyo Marathon 2026 open soon. If you’re up for a physical and fundraising challenge in an exciting city, sign up below and we’ll let you know when application are open.
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Get involved
If you're looking for new ways to make a difference, why not join in on the fun at one (or more) of these upcoming events.
More stories of impact
These are just a few stories about how your support is making a difference. Download the full newsletter below.
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Have a story to share or want to learn more about our work? We'd love to hear from you!