Welcome to the NRF: NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

The objective of the foundation is directed towards funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.

Brain Tumour - Stroke - Neurodegeneration - Traumatic Brain/Spinal Injury

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City-Bay 2026 - Sunday 20 September

Join NRF Team Neuro and support vital research this City to Bay

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Thank You for Making Grey May 2026 Our Biggest Yet!

A record-breaking $190,000 raised for life-saving brain tumour research

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Discovery reveals hidden driver of deadly brain cancer

NRF-supported research uncovers pathway driving glioblastoma growth and spread

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Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Help raise GBM awareness and fund research that will change the future of brain cancer treatment.

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Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Monday 13 July 2026
Driving Discovery. Backing Better Treatments.
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To Infinity and Beyond! $4,357 Raised for Brain Tumour Research

To Infinity and Beyond! $4,357 Raised for Brain Tumour Research

Tuesday 07 July 2026
Toy Story 5 fundraiser raises $4,357 for brain tumour research in SA, in memory of Mark Weber
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Showdown Giveaway: Rivalry for Research

Showdown Giveaway: Rivalry for Research

Monday 22 June 2026
Win an AFL Team Bucket and Support Awareness of Life-Changing Research
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Brain Tumour Research in Action: Symposium & Lab Tour 2026

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Symposium & Lab Tour 2026

Thursday 18 June 2026
Watch highlights from NRF’s Brain Tumour Research in Action symposium and lab tour.
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Events

Oct
10
The Bigger Gig
All proceeds to Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Sep
20
City-Bay 2026 NRF
Support NRF in the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2026
Dec
25
NRF Star of Hope
Light up the night sky for neurosurgical research