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Women in Football Charity Breakfast 2016

Our inaugural charity breakfast celebrating Women in Football in partnership with AFL Victoria was held at Leonda by the Yarra on Friday 4 March 2016.   AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan was interviewed by our Master of Ceremonies Simon Marshall and Gillon stated the Dogs were at short priced odds to gain a licence in the 2017 … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2015

We thank you for being a part of history at the 30th Annual Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation Signature Ball. With your help and generosity, we have raised a significant amount of money to support the important work of research into the better treatment prevention and cure of Type 1 diabetes. From everyone at the … Continued

Mother’s Day Luncheon 2015

On May 7 the 2015 Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation Mother’s Day luncheon was held at Leonda by the Yarra. Guest speaker Dr Judith Slocombe provided an inspirational speech about her life and experiences and congratulated St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and Susan Alberti on encouraging women to embrace motherhood and working in medical … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2014

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for the support received on Saturday night for my 29th annual Signature Ball. The generosity of the guests was outstanding and we have once again raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical research. All proceeds will be finalised in the coming days and … Continued

Mother’s Day Luncheon 2014

The second annual Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation Mother’s Day lunch was held at Leonda by the Yarra on May 8. Guests were treated to another outstanding guest speaker, Dr Fiona Wood, who is an inspirational leader, mother and world renowned burns expert. The 2014 Susan Alberti Women in Research Award was presented to Sophie … Continued

Mother’s Day Luncheon 2013

THE INAUGURAL SUSAN ALBERTI MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH WAS HELD IN MAY 2013 AT LEONDA ON THE YARRA. GUEST SPEAKER WAS AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR, ITA BUTTROSE AO OBE, WHO HAD THE SELL-OUT AUDIENCE SPELL BOUND WITH STORIES OF HER CAREER, LIFE AND PASSIONS. Dr Kate Graham (pictured) was awarded the first Susan … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2013

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for the support received on Saturday night for my 28th Signature Ball. The generosity of the guests was amazing and we have once again raised a significant sum of money toward medical research. All proceeds will be finalised in the coming days and funds … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2012

THANK YOU! On August 4th, through the generosity of more than 625 Australians, in excess of $450,000 was raised at the Susan Alberti Signature Ball. For the last 27 years, Susan Alberti has dedicated her life to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. In 2012, all proceeds raised will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2011

The Signature Ball 2011 was a wonderful success! To all who attended, we thank you for your support. This year, we have introduced a short satisfaction survey as we would most appreciate your feedback. If you attended this year’s event, please click on the link below to complete our survey. 2011 Signature Ball Satisfaction Survey … Continued

SAMRF Signature Ball 2010

In its 25th year, the Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation (SAMRF) Signature Ball is one of the oldest and arguably the most prestigious event of its kind in the country. The event was founded by Susan Alberti AO HonLLD to support fundraising efforts for Australian medical research, namely progress towards finding a cure for type … Continued

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