Our Mission, Vision & Values

At the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation, everything we do is driven by heart, purpose and the belief that young people with brain cancer deserve the very best chance. Our mission, vision and values guide our decisions, fuel our advocacy and shape the way we support families and fund world-class research. This is what drives us forward, every day.

OUR MISSION

The RCD Foundation exists to drive global paediatric brain cancer research advancements and support young patients while they are on their brain cancer journey.



OUR VISION

Our vision is that through our leadership we will enable every paediatric brain cancer patient to receive global best treatment.




Our Values

At the RCD Foundation our work is guided by a set of core values that shape our actions and decisions every day.

Passionate

We’re deeply committed to improving outcomes for young people with brain cancer. Our spirit is built into everything we do.

Thought Leaders

We work with global research partners to push boundaries and find better answers to every paediatric brain cancer challenge.

Collaborative

We work as a team — across our organisation, with researchers, and alongside our Legacy Families and community partners.

Advocates

We are the voice for children with paediatric brain cancer and their families, championing access to the best care today and cures for tomorrow.

Guided by Integrity

How we work is just as important as the work itself. We act with honesty, respect and accountability in everything we do.

What Drives Us

Brain cancer is the most fatal of all childhood cancers. Current clinical treatments only help 50% of children, but leave 90% with lifelong physical and mental impairments.

This is why brain tumours are so devastating, and why we’re on a mission to change the odds and make brain tumours go the way of the dinosaurs.