The Life-Changing Impact of Our Community
Together, we’re giving hope to people being treated for blood cancers by recruiting stem cell donors and supporting cancer nurses, thanks to the support of our community.
Everything we’ve achieved has been authentic, organic, and community driven. TLR’s led by a small team of dedicated volunteers. Every dollar donated supports our core work, educating and recruiting stem cell donors and funding nursing scholarships that support specialist cancer care.
We pay no salaries and no rent. Our admin costs are kept to a minimum and covered separately through director contributions, so we’re proud that donations go where they’re needed most.
Big Impact. Bigger Hearts.
Raised through generous community support and grants, made possible by our supporters
Young Australians signed up as potential stem cell donors, with thousands more to come in the years ahead.
Invested in scholarships helping nurses specialise in cancer care through a Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney.
St Vincent’s Hospital
A Room That Holds Hope
In 2018, TLR funded a purpose built stem cell transplant room at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney as part of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Ward. Named in honour of Trace Richey, the room reflects the love, generosity, and determination that led to the creation of The TLR Foundation.
Designed for people undergoing stem cell transplants, the room supports high quality care, comfort, and dignity during an incredibly challenging time. It stands as a lasting tribute to Trace and a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together to support people being treated for blood cancers.
Stem cell donors
Finding More Life-Saving Matches
We’re proud to be an official charity partner of Stem Cell Donors Australia, working together to recruit more young Aussies to the stem cell donor registry. For some people being treated for blood cancer, a stem cell transplant from someone they’ve never met can be their only hope.
That person could be you. With just a few simple cheek swabs and a couple of minutes of your time, you could one day help give someone else a second chance at life.
Together, we’re growing a stronger and more diverse stem cell donor registry that reflects the diversity of Australia. Through education, awareness, and real stories, we’re helping more people understand stem cell donation and how simple it is to sign up.
Nursing scholarships
Supporting Nurses for Life
Specialist nurses play a vital role in the care of people being treated for blood cancers and disorders. They support patients and families every day and help guide people through some of the hardest moments of their lives.
Through our nursing scholarships, we encourage nurses to become specialists in cancer care. These scholarships give nurses the chance to complete a Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney. In turn, they become the next generation of nursing leaders, sharing their skills and knowledge with others.
TLR’s scholarships are perpetual, creating impact that lasts well beyond a single nurse or year.
GvHD research
Supporting Research That Matters
Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD) is a serious and often life-threatening complication that can occur after a stem cell transplant. It happens when the donor’s immune cells attack the recipient’s body. For some people, including Trace, it can be fatal. The closer the donor match, the lower the risk and severity of GvHD, which is why growing a diverse stem cell donor registry matters.
As a long-time consumer advisor to researchers at the University of Wollongong, our Co-founder and Chair, Neil brings lived experience and advocacy to this work. Alongside raising awareness, TLR is committed to ensuring patient voices are heard, helping research translate into real-world care and greater understanding of GvHD in the community.
Be a Legend. Help Us Save Lives.
Everything you’ve seen on this page has only been possible because people chose to support our mission. From funding the Trace Richey Patient Room, to growing the stem cell donor registry, supporting nurses to become specialists, and backing research that matters, our impact has been built together.
If our work resonates with you, we’d love you to be part of what comes next. With continued community support, we can keep giving hope to people being treated for blood cancers and creating change that lasts.