The New Zealand Brain Tumour Trust weekend of compassion, community, and fundraising for brain cancer research and awareness.

Rhododendron Dinner Saturday 8th November 6pm till late

Join us for an elegant evening of fine dining, heartfelt stories, and inspiring speakers—celebrating resilience, remembrance, and progress. Guest speaker and humorist Emma Lange will entertain, with a touch of opera, sophisticated live jazz, dancing, and opportunities to support cutting-edge research that will change lives. One-of-a-kind experiences, original art, and local products from our sponsors will spoil you for choice at our silent and live auctions. Researchers, survivors, and supporters unite in our mission to make brain cancer treatable.

Brain cancer encompasses both primary brain tumours (e.g., aggressive glioblastoma that arises within the brain), and secondary/metastatic brain tumours originating from other organs such as the breast, prostate, lung, and colon. It affects people of all ages, ethnicities, and genders and often during the prime of their lives when their contributions to whānau and community are greatest and most needed.
The research supported by this event focuses on a novel diagnostic and treatment procedure that enhances surgical precision by accurately identifying tumour location via radiological imaging. It also appears to extend patient survival by targeting cancer cells directly. This work has recently received a significant grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC Ref ID: 25/506).
By supporting this initiative, we are strengthening the expertise and technological capabilities of the University of Otago Dunedin School of Medicine and Dunedin Hospital’s Neurosurgery Department, reinforcing Dunedin’s role as a centre of excellence in brain cancer research.
🌼 Dress Code: Dinner & Dancing Chic

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Rhododendron Garden Party Sunday 9th November 1pm-3pm- see separate tickets on Humanitix-

We follow with a garden party of fun, fashion, and a fundraising raffle with Designers Liz Mitchell, Jo Salmond, Hair by Klone and more! Please join us!

Let’s turn beauty into breakthrough!

🌼 Dress Code: Floral Chic

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