ARROW
THE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
FOUNDATION
Each year, thousands of Australians are diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, and many more are diagnosed with autoimmune diseases such as MS, blood diseases like anaemia, and other non-malignant diseases. In many cases a bone marrow or stem cell transplant offers the best chance for recovery.
Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation is dedicated to helping medical researchers find better treatments -- and one day hopefully cures -- for diseases treatable by bone marrow transplants.
Until that day comes, Arrow is dedicated to supporting bone marrow transplant patients and those who care for them.
They do this by:
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providing financial assistance and information to our patients, their families and carers
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supporting the educational and professional development needs of nurses and other health care professionals working in the transplant field, and
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investing in medical research that improves bone marrow transplant patient outcomes.
Great news from Arrow
Research is a laborious task and every now and then a major breakthrough makes it all worthwhile. One such breakthrough was achieved late last year and involved the work of Ritika Saxena (Arrow / HCC Scholarship recipient). This breakthrough made global headlines. Ritika has now completed her PhD and her final report is below for your reading pleasure.
As you will read, Ritika is a brilliant ambassador for Arrow and the Hawkesbury Classic. It makes what we all do, very worthwhile.