I’d like to begin with a heartfelt thank you. Your continued generosity drives us to be even more ambitious in our purpose to deliver life-changing research and healthcare for all.
This edition of Thanks To You is filled with stories that highlight how much you’ve helped speed our progress and expand the possibilities of our work.
Our researchers now have access to a new, high-resolution microscope – a game-changing tool, which will be at the forefront of our work for decades to come.
This landmark purchase was made with the help of a group of longstanding donors who were recently welcomed to our laboratories for a close-up look at the new technology’s extraordinary capabilities.
In this edition, we also celebrate the inspiring journey of one of our most steadfast donors, Pennie Vogel, who became a supporter after seeing Burnet through the eyes of her son, Professor Josh Vogel. Josh is currently one of the leads of our Global Women’s and Newborn’s Health Group.
While some donors, like Pennie, are drawn to our work through personal connections, others give simply because they see a need and want to help.
That spirit of generosity was on full display in our end-of-year fundraising appeal, where the goal was to fund a reliable 4WD to help keep our researchers in Papua New Guinea on the road.
Thanks to you, we surpassed our $80,000 goal, raising $139,000 – enough to purchase a vehicle, kit it out for research, and cover running costs for up to a year!
Your long-term support of our COVID research has been a powerful catalyst for progress. Having partnered with us in developing a promising universal vaccine for future strains, you are now contributing to our efforts to understand and address long COVID.
In this edition, we share some exciting updates, including the news that our team are fast-tracking trials of existing antivirals to assess their potential as treatments for long COVID.
We also recognise the immense contributions of Jason Hearn, our Major Gift Officer, who has retired after more than a decade with Burnet. Jason’s ability to connect, inspire, and innovate has been a cornerstone of our fundraising success, and we wish him all the best for his next chapter.
Each of the achievements shared in this edition is a direct result of your support. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment.
If you’d like to share the story behind your own journey of donating to Burnet, we’d love to hear from you and celebrate your contribution.
Professor Brendan Crabb AC
Director and CEO
