The White Pearl Foundation is proud to announce the keynote speakers for the 7th Annual Breakfast for Brain Cancer, to be held on Friday 23 May 2025 at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, 21 Wunulla Road, Point Piper.
The event is held in support of The Brain Cancer Group (TBCG) and raises vital funds for brain cancer research, education and patient and carer support programs.
This year’s breakfast will feature two inspiring voices from within the brain cancer community:
- Dr Alexander Yuile, Medical Oncologist and researcher with The Brain Cancer Group, will speak about his commitment to advancing treatment options for patients living with brain cancer. Dr Yuile is currently undertaking a PhD focused on the molecular biology of gliomas and how these insights may contribute to future therapies.
- Emily Kirk, a young mother and brain cancer patient, will share her powerful story of diagnosis, recovery, and hope. Her journey highlights the importance of early intervention, patient advocacy, and access to specialist care. Emily is also working on a new podcast project to support and empower patients and carers navigating similar experiences.
The Annual Breakfast for Brain Cancer is a signature fundraising event for the White Pearl Foundation, bringing together brain cancer specialists, patients, carers, ambassadors and the wider community in a united effort to improve outcomes for those affected by brain cancer.
“We are honoured to have Dr Yuile and Emily Kirk join us this year,” said Suzane Peponis-Brisimis, founder of The White Pearl Foundation. “Their insight and courage will inform and inspire. We look forward to hearing them speak.”
Tickets are on sale now, with strong demand anticipated. All proceeds from the event will go toward
funding The Brain Cancer Group’s research program.
As in previous years, this fundraising brunch promises to be a truly enjoyable event, featuring
inspiring speakers, a raffle with great prizes to be won, and a variety of donated gifts available for
purchase at the Breakfast for Brain Cancer Bazaar.
Book now to secure your place: https://events.humanitix.com/bfbc-2025
The White Pearl Foundation also acknowledges the valued support of The Greek Herald, our official media partner for this event.
If you’re looking for a way to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to gather family and friends and attend, safe in the knowledge that all profits will go directly to brain cancer research.
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, please follow the donation link on the White
Pearl Foundation’s website.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the generous prize donors and sponsors who have contributed to
this year’s fundraising efforts.
Burwood Dental Centre, Candles by Athena, CAW 9, Felicia Aroney Artist, Frutex, Hip Hampers, King
Living, Levendi Jewellers, Mint Lime Blue, Oceania Cruises, Oh Marmo, Plekto By Hand, Sam and
Christina Tsatsoulis, Sappho Designs, Sensi Wines, Shoal Bay Country Club, The Greek Islands
Taverna, The Herring Room, Tracey O’Donoghue and TravelManagers. We also acknowledge our sponsors
Orama Communications and Zest Waterfront Venues for their generous charity rates.
Your support plays a vital role in helping us raise much-needed funds for brain cancer research. Your contribution demonstrates the power of community, coming together for a meaningful cause. We
are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment.
To offer prizes to the fundraising program and for all other enquiries, please contact Suzane on
0418 238 723.
The fundraising brunch will be held in the Pacific Room of the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Wunulla Road,
Point Piper at 10:30am on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Tickets are available now and can be purchased
through www.whitepearlfoundation.org. We hope to see you there.
Brain Cancer Facts:
- Brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease.
- Brain cancer kills more people under 40 than any other cancer.
- Brain cancer is the second biggest cancer killer of females 0–44 years (aTer breast cancer).
- Brain cancer has the highest personal and economic burden of any cancer.
- Brain cancer survival rates have barely increased in the last 30 years.
- No risk factors for brain cancer have been iden1fied and no screening procedures are available.
- Effec1ve treatment op1ons for brain cancer pa1ents are limited and tumours develop resistance to
standard therapies. - The most common malignant brain tumour, high-grade glioma (HGG) is almost 100% fatal.
YET brain cancer receives less than 5% of Government cancer research funding.
