An enduring legacy MCRI is built on a foundation of philanthropy. It was the generosity of donors, many personal friends of our Founders Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and Professor David Danks, that helped establish what was then called the Murdoch Institute for Research in Birth Defects. Since its inception the Institute has grown from a handful of researchers to become Australia’s most influential and highest rated child health research institute and one of the top three worldwide. The success of MCRI and the impact it has had on the lives of children would not have been possible without the generosity of visionary philanthropists including Sir Jack Brockhoff, the Scobie and Clare Mackinnon Trust and the Miller family. Through the leadership of our Global Ambassadors, Sarah Murdoch and Suzi Carp AO, the commitment of our Global Advisory Board, the Development Board led by Miffany Blythe and the Council of Ambassadors, the spirit of generosity continues to power the growth of MCRI. We are grateful for the passionate commitment of our donors to invest in our brilliant researchers, cutting-edge projects and strategic initiatives which will continue to transform child health for generations. Together, they have driven and accelerated the medical breakthroughs that have and will continue to give children the opportunity to live healthy and fulfilled lives. As we look ahead to the next 35 years, we continue to draw inspiration from Dame Elisabeth’s hands-on approach to philanthropy, as we welcome a new wave of modern philanthropists inspired to make transformational social change through innovative funding approaches focused on delivering impact on a global scale. With children at the heart of everything we do, there is no greater privilege than to work alongside our donors and witness the lasting impact of their support. With sincere appreciation, Matthew Hannan, Head of Philanthropy The late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch on her 99th birthday, at Cruden Farm.
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