Monday, June 10th, 2019
In 2016, 17-year-old Joshua Dunford was assaulted at school causing a brain bleed, which resulted in an acquired brain injury (ABI). Joshua was discharged from hospital into the care of his parents Carl and Eileen at the family home, with his younger brothers Brook, 11 and one-year-old Cooper. Carl and Eileen took on carers’ roles,… Read more »
Friday, May 31st, 2019
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
2019 Melbourne Marathon Festival
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
We have been introducing our board members over the past few issues, and now we’d like you to meet one of our most important members, our Finance Manager and Company Secretary, David Windlow. David’s son is a long-term friend of James a from primary school days. David is a consulting accountant with a background in… Read more »
Let’s run for those who can’t on October 13th at Melbourne Marathon
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
The 2019 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is coming to town on Sunday, October 13th, and it’s your chance to support JMB Foundation and run for those who can’t. Just register now. Early bird registration closes July 1st. Many have been running every year since JMBF was founded, and many more have joined the JMBF team along the way…. Read more »
Carey ladies contribute to cause with a special fundraising evening
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
One hundred and twelve ladies attended a special fundraising evening in October, run in conjunction with the Melbourne Marathon, and we are delighted to report the event raised more than $4,000 for JMBF. It’s the first time this special event has been held, and we thank everyone for their efforts – in particular, Titilayo Adetunji,… Read more »
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
With just a few weeks until Christmas, we hope you and your family will be enjoying all the happiness and fun this time of year brings, and making the most of time to spend with your loved ones. There are many ways in which you can enter into the spirit of Christmas, and giving gifts… Read more »
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Greetings all – Thank you all for your kind wishes for the run on Sunday. Unfortunately, the best-laid plans unraveled somewhat when I came down with bronchitis and atypical pneumonia. I had coughed and spluttered through Around the Bay in a Day the Sunday before with Codral cold and flu my best friend that day…. Read more »
Volunteers from Monash College help out at Melbourne Marathon
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Monash College students have been supporting the JMB Foundation and the Melbourne Marathon since 2012 and have helped raise a significant amount of money to support people with ABI. This year more than 45 students arrived at 6.30 am at their respective stations near the MCG or Beaconsfield Parade in St Kilda and operated until… Read more »
Melbourne Marathon 2018 – what great a day to run in the sun
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
October 14th, the day of Melbourne Marathon Festival, brought beautiful weather for running in the morning, and what a great turnout of team runners – and walkers – we had this year. We’re pleased to report around 200 supporters donned our signature blue singlets and t-shirts and joined team JMB Foundation on the track. The… Read more »
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Isabelle Cummins is 8 years old and received funding from the JMB Foundation to help with occupational therapy. Isabelle lives with her parents in Yarrawonga and was diagnosed in 2014 with a 10cm brain mass called a Suprasellar Arachnoid Cyst. This cyst caused an ABI by putting pressure on the brain and damaging regions of it…. Read more »