The Impact
The funds raised through Bailey’s Day have helped to dramatically improve the Monash Children’s Hospital cancer treatment offering, especially through the annual funding for the Oncology Bailey’s Day Fellow.
Changing the Lives of Children Battling Cancer
Over the past 22 years, thanks to the generosity and unwavering support of our community, Bailey’s Day has raised over $5.2 million. These funds have supported vital cancer services and treatment programs at Monash Children’s Hospital, including groundbreaking research into brain tumours and solid tumours to help find a cure for brain cancer.
What the Funds Have Achieved
At the heart of it all, the funding has enabled the training of 22 specialist paediatric oncologists – with another now commencing – through the annual Bailey’s Day Fellow program. Fellows complete their clinical time at Monash Children’s Hospital and may go on to further scholarships or training in advanced clinical or laboratory research.
These funds have also allowed the paediatric oncology unit to grow from a single oncologist to a thriving, multi-disciplinary team of over 25 experts, including oncologists, specialist nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, psychologists, social workers, child life therapists, and researchers.
Today, the unit provides world-class care to around 100 children every year - seven days a week.
Hear Taylah’s Story
Previous Monash Children’s Hospital cancer patient, Taylah, recalls how important her Bailey’s Day Fellow was to her and her cancer journey.
Hear Georgia’s Story
Previous Monash Children’s Hospital cancer patient, Georgia, reflects on how the support she received from her Bailey’s Day Fellow was paramount to her treatment journey.