Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project
Current events
***Advanced Notice***
*September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month*
On Tuesday 1 September 2026 evening, Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project in conjunction with Holland Park Lions Club will be hosting a “Prostate Cancer Awareness Information event“.
Venue: Holland Park Hotel, 945 Logan Rd, Holland Park (upstairs conference room – enter from rear Car Park)
Arrival time: Please arrive 6:00pm or earlier.
Prof. Hooper from Mater Research and Mater Cancer Care Clinicians will speak on Prostate Cancer related topics followed by Q&A. Light Refreshments will be provided.
Event registration link to be provided closer to event. You are welcome to email Patrick at prostatedist201@gmail.com for any further information.
Past recent events
Cabarita Beach and Pottsville Beach Lions Club successful “TWEED COAST PEDAL FOR PROSTATES” bike ride along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Fundraiser ride started from Masterton Park, Burringbar NSW Hosted by https://lionscbpb.org.au
Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event was held at Holland Park in September 2025. Awareness event format: Presentation by Cr Ryan Murphy (BCC Councillor) and 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.
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.
On behalf of Lions Clubs of Australia, in June 2024, we were able to donate to Mater Research as initial donation towards purchase of Cytiva AKTA go Chromatography System and consumables.
Donation cheque on behalf of Lions Clubs of Australia for $225,000 was accepted by Andrew Thomas CEO Mater Foundation and Prof. John Hooper from Mater Research. Lions Prostate Cancer Project representatives are Carol, Jerry, Project Chairman Patrick O’Donoghue & PDG Q3 Norm Jensen.
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
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