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Welcome to the Arrow websiteOur FoundationThe Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation is a charitable foundation funding medical research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of leukaemia and other diseases treatable by bone marrow and stem cell therapy. Arrow also supports patients and their carers by providing accommodation, patient information guides, assistance with travel costs and a free Wig Library available to any cancer patient experiencing hair loss through radiotherapy or chemotherapy. How donations are spent on research and patient support
Catalina Palma - Arrow/HCC Research Scientist
Arrow has made a further commitment to improving patient care and now annually offers six scholarships for nurses who wish to improve their chemotherapy or blood and transplantation skills through courses offered via the College of Nursing. The Light the Night benefit concert, inspired by Matthew Rennie, is giving sufferers real hope through its funding of a promising new Gene Control in Acute Leukaemia research project being undertaken by St Vincent Hospital's Haemotology Research Team. The Light the Night Benefit Concert raises funds to support the project which examines how genes called microRNAs may promote cell growth and inhibit maturation of bone marrow stem cells, leading to the development of acute leukaemia. Read more... Light the Night sponsored Gene Control in Acute Leukaemia research projectMicroRNAs are newly discovered small genes that regulate vital cellular functions and have been found to be involved in the development of prostate and bowel cancers. This research aims to provide a better understanding of the biology of acute leukaemia and, in turn, may lead to the discovery of new tests and drugs to develop a cure for patients. Recent research in acute leukaemia has discovered that acquired gene changes, known as mutations, can lead to excessive cell growth or inhibit normal cell maturation resulting in bone marrow failure and death. However, these mutations only provide part explanation of the leukemic process. This shortcoming represents a significant gap in our understanding of acute leukaemia. Researchers aim to examine how these tiny genes may promote cell growth and inhibit maturation of bone marrow stem cells leading to the development of acute leukaemia. 
Leukaemia, A Minor Inconvenience$20 from each book purchased will be donated to Arrow.President of the Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation, David Nomchong, was a successful motivational speaker, a founding President of the National Speakers Association of Australia and a member of the elite Platform Professionals group. His career was taking off, his young family was just starting and the world looked perfect until he got the news that he had a terminal leukaemia. The story of his journey to a cure is inspirational and gives hope and courage to all those suffering a life threatening disease, their care givers and anyone on a journey in life to discover their true power and purpose. (RRP $29.95) To order your copy: http://www.mlmgrowers.com/shopaff.asp?affid=9 Tracey Scone Wig Library
In June, Arrow received a large donation gifted for the maintenance and upkeep of the Tracey Scone Wig Library. This grant will allow us to purchase up to 80 more wigs per year and widen the services we currently offer patients experiencing hair loss through chemotherapy. Wigs are loaned free of charge and the service is available to all cancer patients. Cutting Edge Medical EquipmentArrow continues to support high research standards at the Blood Stem Cell and Cancer Research Unit, Department of Haematology
& Bone Marrow Transplantation, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, through the funding of critical medical equipment. Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant - a Patient's Guide (second edition)
With the help of our donors, Arrow paid $9746 to re-print 1000 copies of the Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant: a Patient's Guide 2nd Edition which has been distributed to all NSW Bone Marrow Transplant Units including: St Vincent's Hospital; Westmead Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital. The Guide is now available to all NSW allogeneic bone marrow transplant patients and their families, and will provide essential information to between 200-300 patients per year.
Hawkesbury Canoe ClassicThe Hawkesbury Canoe Classic Association Inc. (HCC) is a registered charity that organises the annual 111km paddle race on the Hawkesbury River. In 2011, the paddlers and their supporters raised a huge $200,000 for Arrow! The Hawkesbury Canoe Classic has been associated with Arrow for 16 years and raised almost $3 million for leukaemia research and patient support services.
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