Daniela Dwyer Foundation voted as final Canberra Community Chest Partner

The Canberra community has rallied behind the Daniela Dwyer Foundation, voting the organisation as the 12th and final charity partner in the 2025 Canberra Community Chest giving them the opportunity to race for their share of $50,000.

This marks the Daniela Dwyer Foundation’s second consecutive People’s Choice win, reflecting the Canberra community’s trust and admiration of the organisation which aims to raise funds for brain cancer research.

“It feels incredibly rewarding and humbling to have the communities support once again.” Kevin Dwyer, founder of the Daniela Dwyer Foundation said.

“We’re so proud and grateful to our loyal supporters who continue to stand behind us year after year.”

“Their ongoing belief in what we do shows that people can see the real progress being made through the liquid biopsy project and our broader goal to transform how cancer is diagnosed and treated.”

The Daniela Dwyer Foundation is driving advances in groundbreaking brain cancer research through its world-first digital liquid biopsy platform, which entered a stage one clinical trial earlier this year across multiple Australian hospitals.

“The Community Chest’s support ensures we can continue processing and expanding access to this groundbreaking platform, ultimately helping more patients and families benefit from earlier, non-invasive, and more accurate cancer detection and treatment options.”

“One of the most powerful examples of this impact comes from a stage four cancer patient who, after receiving informed oncology treatment guided by our platform’s results, is now progressing toward full remission.”

“It’s a tangible example of how community support and initiatives like the Canberra Community Chest are helping to turn innovative research into real outcomes for patients and families.”

The Canberra Community Chest, held on Sunday, 23 November 2025, brings together 12 local charities each year to race for their share of $50,000. 

Each of the partners will be united with an equine hero, who will represent them in the race, at a Black-Tie event on Thursday, 20 November.

Media Contact: 

Robbie Ringland, Head of Commercial & Communications, Canberra Racing Club M: 0439 832 972

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