Supporting Brain Matters

To beat the #1 cancer killer of young people


Over 5000 big hearted participants and donors from all around the world helped make 2025 a huge success, raising over $1.7 million for young people with brain cancer. Bringing our 13 year total to more than $15 million. Your incredible efforts are honouring Connor's legacy, and changing the odds for kids facing brain cancer. Registrations for our 14th Connor's Run will open in May 2026, stay tuned!

2025 FUNDRAISING TOTAL
% of 2025's $1,600,000 Goal
Raised By 5351 Big hearted fundraisers
$ 1,744,725

A FUN RUN THAT ISN'T ABOUT
Running or Winning

Since its inception in 2013, Connor’s Run has become Australia’s largest event for paediatric brain cancer, celebrating and commemorating the life of Robert Connor Dawes who lost his battle with brain cancer at just 18 years of age. 


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Winner!

Thanks to our generous Presenting Partner Hyundai, Australian participants who raised at least $100 automatically went into the draw to win a brand new Hyundai Venue valued at $29,990! Congratulations to Jasmine who was our winner.

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WHERE THE FUNDS GO

Thanks to your support of Connor’s Run we have been able to invest in world class research, care, and development projects.

You are helping change the odds for young people with brain cancer. Look what you’ve done and continue to help us do... Go you!

Research

Through our strategic collaborations across Australia, the US, and globally, we’re bringing world-class research to Australia, and investing in clinical trials helping to accelerate better treatment options for kids with brain cancer.

Care

We are supporting families by organising and funding emotionally invaluable music therapy. These programs give comfort to both the patient and the family are often not covered by insurance.

Development

Inspiring the next generation of brain cancer practitioners & researchers. Through funding travel grants, conferences and PhD Scholarships. We’re putting brain matters on the map.

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