Burn Baby Burn – runners take on steep hill for good cause Runners endured the burning pain as they took on the Balmoral Burn to raise money for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital’s maternity ward. As part of the annual fundraising campaign the Humpty Dumpty Foundation holds, teams of runners from across Sydney took part in the charity event. life for our tiny future leaders,” she said. “Humpty Dumpty Foundation is where miracles begin, the generosity makes a lasting impact, and we are deeply appreciative of your unwavering commitment and continued support.”
The foundation also donated breast pumps to the special care nursery as part of its annual Mother’s Day fundraising appeal.
Former Australian Rugby Union player Phil Kearns AM, came up with the idea of running up Mosman’s Awaba St – Sydney’s steepest street - as a way to raise funds to say thank you to Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) after one of his sons received emergency care for suspected meningococcal. For over 30 years, the 420-metre race has been held and has helped raise money for RNSH and about 500 hospitals Australia-wide to buy necessary medical equipment. This year, the Humpty Dumpty fundraising dinner saw the donation of seven cardiac monitors for Hornsby’s maternity ward. Hornsby Hospital’s Maternity Midwifery Services Manager Helen Mou said the staff were extremely grateful for the generous donation and the help Humpty Dumpty Foundation had provided. “These cardiac monitors are not just a gift of machinery, they provide the very rhythm of
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital runners get ready for the Balmoral Burn
Celebrating over 100 years of innovation The inaugural Eva Kolling Research Day was recently held at Royal North Shore Hospital, offering a unique opportunity to honour the legacy of a true research pioneer and the long- standing impact of the Kolling Institute.
Foundation for its ongoing support. Early-to-mid-career researchers showcased posters exploring advances in health outcomes, policy, and global health. Two awards were announced on the day, including an Excellence in Clinical Translation Science gong to Temitope Esther Afolabi from the Lab of Ageing and Pharmacology, and an Excellence in Basic Science award to Daisy (Qinrui) Chen from the Renal Research Lab.
Established in 1920, the Kolling is the oldest medical research institute in NSW and has been at the forefront of innovation for more than a century. Its founding director, Dr W. Wilson Ingram, opened Australia’s first diabetes treatment clinic. In 1931, the Kolling Institute of Medical Research was named in honour of businessman Charles Kolling, following a generous donation from his widow, Eva, who was a passionate supporter of health research.
At the event, RNSH honorary archivist Catherine Storey OAM reflected on the Kolling’s history and evolution. Academic Director Professor James Elliott said the day was an opportunity for researchers to connect with the community and highlight their work. “A key part of our research success depends on strong community ties, including community-driven trials and broad engagement,” he said. James also thanked the NORTH
Daisy Chen, Professor James Elliott and Timitope Esther Afolabi
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