NRL and MHF Launch Tenth Anniversary Beanie Round

The National Rugby League (NRL) and Mark Hughes Foundation have officially launched the tenth anniversary Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. Across nine campaigns, rugby league fans have raised $29.7 million through 1.3 million beanie sales.

Commenting on the tenth anniv beanie launch, NRL CEO, Andrew Abdo, stated: “During Beanie Round this year the Rugby League community will surpass $30 million in funds raised through beanie sales and donations for MHF, which has directly contributed to significant advancements in brain cancer research in Australia.” 

“This support was critical in the establishment of the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle and has enabled MHF to invest more than $10 million in innovation grants that have supported 45 research projects and hundreds of researchers across Australia.

“Some of this work is now progressing to clinical trials – offering real hope and helping bring research outcomes to patients faster than ever before.

“The MHF and the Rugby League community is making a real difference for people fighting brain cancer,” Abdo said.

Expressing his enthusiasm, MHF Co-Founder, Mark Hughes, added: “Ten years ago, this started with an idea between two people determined to do something in the face of brain cancer.”

“To see what it has become today is something I never could have imagined.

“This round is about recognising every person who has stood beside us over the past decade — every supporter, every volunteer, every player, every club and every family who has helped drive real change in the fight against brain cancer.

“That’s what this round is really about — giving hope where it’s needed most.

“We’ve achieved so much together, but there is still more to do, so put your beanie on this week, wear it proudly and know you’re helping make a real difference for Australians facing brain cancer,” Hughes shared.

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