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DANCE DIPG – DANCING FOR JOSIE.
A multicultural dance show to raise funds for DIPG research at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical research Institute (HMRI).
DIPG - Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma is an aggressive cancer that targets the base of the brain or brain-stem. It is largely seen in children and adolescents. The average survival is about 8 months post-diagnosis. Despite this, no significant progress has been made into treating this devastating disease. Even today, less than 1% of children diagnosed with DIPG will survive 5 years with less than 10% living for longer than 2 years post-diagnosis.
Dr. Matt’s Dun is a cancer researcher at the University of Newcastle and HMRI, and DIPG has affected him personally. In February this year, his 3 year daughter Josie was diagnosed with DIPG. Matt is in a unique position as a cancer researcher to make a difference to not only Josie, but countless children and their families who suffer from this incurable cancer. Read more about Matt’s and Josie in the links given below.
Help us help HMRI and Matt to make a difference.
By attending our Dance Show fundraiser you will contributing towards a future where DIPG and cancers of the brain will no longer tear families apart.
100% of ticket proceeds will go to HMRI for DIPG research. Donations are also welcome through our Eventbrite page. If you would like to directly donate to Matt’s GoFundMe, the link is given below.
Event details:
Date and Time: Saturday 24th November, 3:30pm seating for 4pm start.
Venue: Griffith Duncan Theatre, University Dr, Callaghan NSW 2308.
Tickets:
Adults $38
Students $28 (Student Card must be shown at door for entry)
Children Under 5 years FREE
When purchasing tickets, please let us know if you require disability access.
Tickets at the door $45 (Subject to availability. Student discount does not apply at the door).
PLEAE NOTE: Seating is not numbered. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis on the evening of the show. So please be on time!
***Donations welcome*** (Click the Donate Option on our Eventbrite page)
Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!
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We hope to see you there for a beautiful, fun evening!
For all enquiries*:
Nikita: 0439 956 932 (Nikita.Panicker@uon.edu.au)
Tabitha: 0422 764 784 (Tabitha.McLachlan@uon.edu.au)
*Enquiries by email are preferable, however please feel free to call us if you have any urgent questions. If we cannot answer please leave us a voicemail with your number or send a text message.
To read more about Matt and Josie:
- https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/sunday-tele-readers-rally-behind-doctor-dad-trying-to-save-his-daughter-from-brain-cancer/news-story/40d8868aaf310cab32eb5187f86bd777
- https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5402618/newcastle-researchers-raising-awareness-of-deadly-brain-cancer-dipg/
To donate directly to Matt’s GoFundMe:
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No minimum age requirements.
Students who purchase the discounted 'Student Ticket' MUST present their valid Student card along with the Student Ticket to gain entry on the night. If this is not presented to the satisfaction of Event ushers, you will be requird to pay the difference for a standars 'Adult Ticket' ($38).
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Univeristy of Newcastle, Callaghan campus map can be accessed at: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/our-environments/our-campuses-and-locations/newcastle/map
- Public Transport: Trains and buses can be used to reach the University of Newcastle. For bus, please use th bus stops closest to Carpark 6 on the map. For train, please alight at Warabrook station. Follow the map to reach the Griffith Duncan Theatre (HD01 on the map). The main entry for the theatre can be accessed through Bowman Crescent.
- Driving: If driving multiple car parks are present ath the University. Closest carparks to teh Griffith DUncan Theatre are Carparks 6, 7, 9 and 10 (see campus map). Follow the map to reach the Griffith Duncan Theatre (HD01 on the map). The main entry for the theatre can be accessed through Bowman Crescent.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
The best way to enure a swift response is through the contact details given in the event description. Enquiries by email are preferable, however please feel free to call us if you have any urgent questions. If we cannot answer please leave us a voicemail with your number or send a text message.
What's the refund policy?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any refunds.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Tickets can be printed and brought to teh event, or displayed on your phone. We may require the QR code on your ticket to be visible on the night so if you choose to print, please enure this QR code is visible, smudge-free and not creased.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Tickets are transferrable - as long as the ticket type remains the same. I.e. student ticket is trasnferrable however the person attending should still be able to proudce a valid Student card upon entry. Adult ticket is transferrable with no conditions.
If you know ahead of time, please inform us of the name and contact details of the new ticket holder. This will help with record keeping and to contact all attendees if needed.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Tickets are transferrable - as long as the ticket type remains the same. I.e. student ticket is trasnferrable however the person attending should still be able to proudce a valid Student card upon entry. Adult ticket is transferrable with no conditions.
If you know ahead of time, please inform us of the name and contact details of the new ticket holder. This will help with record keeping and to contact all attendees if needed.
