Hector and wife Ana surrounded by the ICU team

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Epilepsy, brain tumour patients to benefit from revolutionary technology at The Alfred
9 May 2024
In a Victorian-first, The Alfred can now use a revolutionary technology to best treat patients with epilepsy and brain tumours, thanks to the generosity of donors.
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Heart Centre revitalisation at The Alfred
6 May 2024
To address increasing demands and uphold The Alfred’s position as a leader in delivering advanced cardiac services, an ambitious revitalisation of the Heart Centre is close to being completed, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters.
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imPossible: Autumn 2024 newsletter
10 April 2024
Read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, including updates, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
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Dog therapy in Liv’s legacy
9 April 2024
A paw-some experience has been boosting spirits within the eating disorder program at Alfred Health. With support from The Alfred Foundation, Liv’s Loving Paws dog therapy program was launched in February. 
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Impact 2023 - The Alfred Foundation year in review
6 March 2024
We are excited to present you with a new format of The Alfred Foundation's annual report, Impact. 
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Efforts of a few help the many during Dry July
3 November 2023
Patient transport to and from The Alfred has received a big boost after an excellent fundraising effort during Dry July this year. 
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imPossible: Spring 2023 newsletter
1 November 2023
Read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, spanning news, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
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Rory’s story: why The Alfred Life Support program is needed
23 October 2023
In May 2020, Rory Smith was living the life of an energetic 22-year-old, looking forward to his 23rd year – a year when he thought his life would start to fall into place. 
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Mary’s connection lives on
15 August 2023
Mary Marjory (Marj) Smart, whose generous gift in Will was recently received, had a profound connection with The Alfred.
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Josh full steam ahead for Run Melbourne goal
12 July 2023
It was only recently that Josh Morrow became fond of running. It wasn’t something that he had considered before and, after being involved in an accident and ending up with burns to 25 per cent of his body in 2017, the prospect of that seemed even further away. 
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