Events

Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project

Event has been held.

Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event was recently held at Holland Park Hotel, Holland Park on Wednesday 3 September 2025

Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event format: Relevant presentation by Cr Ryan Murphy (BCC Councillor for Chandler Ward). There was also presentations by 2 Mater Clinicians and Professor Hooper from Mater Research – followed by Q&A.

Lions Clubs throughout Australia have made a significant $160,000 donation to the Mater Research to support prostate cancer research.

On 5 June 2025, Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment, at Translational Institute (TRI) at Woolloongabba, on behalf of Lions Clubs throughout Australia has made a significant $160,000 donation to the Mater Foundation to support prostate cancer research.

This donation, part of a larger effort, will be used to fund key technology and boost research at Mater Research.

Since 2004, Lions Clubs throughout Australia, (through Lions Prostate Cancer Research Treatment Project & Lions Queensland Cord Blood Bank along with various Lions Projects & Lions Foundations) has contributed over $3.7 million to Mater Research, including funding for equipment like ultrasound systems and research into areas like immunotherapy, according to the Mater Foundation.

The $160,000 donation is part of a broader initiative by Lions Clubs throughout Australia to combat prostate cancer. The funds will be used to enhance prostate cancer research and treatment 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 has been a long-term partner with Mater, with 1,200 clubs and 25,000 members involved in fundraising efforts. Their contributions have also extended to research projects like immunotherapy, which utilizes the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project

P O Box 42, Holland Park Qld 4121

Project Chairman – Lion Patrick O’Donoghue (mob: 0417 757 410)

email address prostatedist201@gmail.com

Host Lions Club: Lions Club of Brisbane Holland Park Inc