Children’s Cancer Institute welcome the Governor-General and Linda Hurley as Patrons

Children’s Cancer Institute is pleased to welcome His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia and Mrs Hurley as Patrons.

Officially sworn in as Governor-General on 1 July 2019, His Excellency says he and Mrs Hurley are proud to be involved with the Institute.

“Linda and I are proud to be Patrons of Children’s Cancer Institute.

“We know that cancer can strike anyone, at any age, and that nearly three children in Australia die from cancer every week.

“Just thinking about it is takes the breath away. Each and every week, young lives lost, leaving parents, families and loved ones devastated. It is a tragedy. But it is a tragedy that the team at Children’s Cancer Institute are working to address. Their vision of saving the lives of all children with cancer may be ambitious but so too is their dedication and commitment.

“We are delighted to be involved with the Institute and look forward to supporting their efforts over the next five years.”

Professor Michelle Haber AM, Executive Director of Children’s Cancer Institute, warmly welcomed His Excellency and Mrs Hurley as Patrons.

“On behalf of everyone here at Children’s Institute, we are delighted to welcome His Excellency and Mrs Hurley on board as Patrons.”

“As part of our team, their passion, leadership and advocacy will be invaluable to us in our mission to cure all children of cancer.”

Find out more about the Governor-General at https://www.gg.gov.au/about-governor-general/governor-generals-biography.