Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project
*September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month*
Did you know prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men?
Join the Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project for an informative awareness session featuring leading clinicians and researchers, who will share the latest information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and advances in care.
👉 Register now: Mater Foundation : Lions RSVP or email prostatedist201@gmail.com or scan QR code on flyer.
Whether you’re looking to learn more for yourself, a family member or a friend, this is a valuable opportunity to hear from experts and increase awareness of a disease that affects thousands of Australian men each year.
Please help spread the word.
“Pay attention to your stream”
Lions Prostate Cancer Stall at MD201 2026 National Convention in Adelaide May 2026. Featured in front of stall are current 2025-2026 Q1 DG Stuart Perrett, Q3 PDG Norm Jensen and 2026-2027 Q1 then DG-elect Johnson Chen
A successful Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event was held at Holland Park, Brisbane in September 2025. “September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month”. Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event included presentations by Cr. Ryan Murphy (Brisbane City Councillor) and Mater Cancer Care Clinicians & Professor Hooper from Mater Research
Lions Clubs throughout Australia make a significant $160,000 donation to the Mater Research to support prostate cancer research.
On 5 June 2025, Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment, made a $160,000 donation to the Mater Foundation to support prostate cancer research. Funds were used to purchase equipment & consumables for enhanced prostate cancer research at Mater Research. This includes supporting the purchase of advanced equipment, such as an ultrasound system, that will improve biopsy accuracy and treatment outcomes.
Lions Clubs of Australia have been a long-term partner with Mater Foundation/Research since 2004, with our focus being purchase of equipment for Prostate Cancer Research.
Lions Clubs throughout Australia donate to purchase equipment towards research for a cure for Prostate Cancer
We would like to thank all Lions Clubs for their ongoing support over a 20 years+ period. Some clubs in smaller communities, have limited fundraising capabilities and other clubs have greater resources, in all cases we appreciate the level of commitment and support from all Lions Clubs Australia wide.
Hi, my name is Lion Patrick O’Donoghue and I am the Project Chairman of Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project.
I have proudly taken over as Project Chairman, on the retirement of well known and respected lion, the late Lion John Grimstone, our inaugural Project Chairman.
Our most current video interview with Prof. John Hooper, updated February 2025 – please click on above to view video.
Lions Club Internet EFT donations – use above bank account details -quote your Club No./Club name in your Internet banking reference/remarks field.
Lions Clubs are welcome to send an email advice of your club’s donation to prostatedist201@gmail.com
Individuals can make donations by using their mobile to Scan the QR code- Donations to “Mater Foundation” are tax deductible with receipt by return email. These donations are recorded and acknowledged to “Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project”.
Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project
P O Box 42, Holland Park, Qld 4121
Project Chairman – Patrick O’Donoghue
Email: prostatedist201@gmail.com
Host Lions Club: Lions Club of Brisbane Holland Park Inc.
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