Our Story
Begins with Caroline
A wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a daughter, an aunty, and a cherished friend. Caroline is someone who has always been there for others - her life has been shaped by connection, compassion, and a deep love for her family and community.
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Until recently, Caroline lived an active, fulfilling life — travelling, sharing meals with loved ones, and expressing her creativity, especially through her passion for cooking. But in early 2022, after noticing a weakness in her thumb, Caroline received devastating news: a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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The diagnosis was life-altering — but not life-defining.
MND is a beast and every day can be a challenge, starting with getting out of bed. But Caroline and her family have embraced a powerful belief: that a cure is possible.
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Inspired by her determination and generosity, her family and friends have come together with a shared mission — to walk beside her, to raise awareness, and to fund the research that will one day uncover the cause and the cure for MND.
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This charity was born from love, driven by hope, and fueled by the belief that a cure is on the horizon.​
​For Caroline.
For everyone affected by MND.
For a future without this cruel disease.
Who we are
At Cause2Cure, our mission is deeply personal. We’re a family-led charity driven by love and a belief that science can change the future of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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We fund world-class research at Macquarie University’s MND Research Centre, focused on uncovering the root causes of MND. Because understanding the cause is the key to stopping the disease—before it starts.
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With heart, science, and unwavering determination, we’re accelerating the path to prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure. Not just for those living with MND today, but for every life that could be changed by it tomorrow.
Our board
Anthea Lema
Rebecca Hawkins
Stuart Weston
Michelle Sleeman
Roland Sleeman
Stuart Sleeman
