About
Aaron’s Wish was established by the Iori family in 2013, in memory of their son Aaron, who lost his brave battle with Brain Cancer earlier that year, and in the memory of many others who have been touched by Brain Cancer.
It was Aaron’s wish that awareness be raised of the devastation of a Brain Cancer diagnosis and that critical Brain Cancer research is desperately underfunded.
Brain Cancer is the leading cause of Cancer deaths in children under 10 and young people under 39. Each year 1600 patients are diagnosed and 1200 will die.
Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner is an annual black tie fundraising dinner that is registered with and supported by the Cancer Council. The goal of our event is to raise awareness of Brain Cancer and raise much needed funds for Brain Cancer research whilst enjoying an elegant and amazing evening with an incredible meal, drinks and live entertainment. Aaron’s Wish team members have either been personally affected by Brain Cancer or are passionate for the cause, all unpaid volunteers trying to make a difference.
All funds raised are donated to the Cancer Council for Brain Cancer research in the hope of finding better treatments and one day a cure.
Together we can make a difference!
Aaron’s Wish was established in 2013, in memory of Aaron Iori, who lost his brave battle with brain cancer earlier that year, and in the memory of many others who have also been touched by the disease.
From day one, the Aaron’s Wish Team have invested a phenomenal effort in hosting the annual Aaron’s Wish Charity Dinner which over the last three years has raised $140,000 for brain cancer research.
Many people are still unaware that brain cancer is one of the most lethal yet understudied of all cancers. It is the leading cancer killer for young people under age 39 and children under 10, yet receives very little research funding.
As the charity partner, Cancer Council NSW would like to thank the Aaron’s Wish Team for the amazing night that is the Aaron’s Wish Black Tie Charity Dinner, but most importantly, recognise the difference that this community group has made in raising awareness about Brain Cancer and in encouraging others to step forward to make a difference.
With your continued support, awareness and funding will come valuable research to find a cure for this disease.
Crystal Huynh, Cancer Council NSW Community Engagement Manager