Events
The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) organises and collaborates on a variety of events to support vital medical research and improve community health outcomes.
From community talks and awareness campaigns to fundraising events, these initiatives provide a platform to engage with leading scientists, healthcare professionals, and passionate supporters.
Businesses and organisations can contribute through sponsorship opportunities, gaining valuable brand exposure while supporting innovative health and medical research. Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to align with a cause that drives better health for all
LIVING WELL & AGING WELL
MARCH 2026(TBC)
The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation, together with Te Papa Hauora, bring you ‘Living well & ageing well’, a series of free community research talks.
Our first event is focused on Brain Health. Come and join us to learn more about what you can do to maintain a healthy brain from some of Canterbury’s leading researchers.
Learn more about the speakers here: https://www.healthprecinct.org.nz/living-well-aging-well-research-talks-rangiora/
CANTERBURY MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION AGM
THURSDAY 27TH MAY 2026
Join us at our upcoming Annual General Meeting where our Board will share the financial report for 2025 and give an overview of the grants we funded.
Our guest speaker will be Special Grant 2022 recipient Gretel Major. Gretel is a PhD student at the University of Otago, Christchurch and was selected as one of 110 women globally to take part in the Homeward Bound leadership program in 2022. She’ll share some of the highlights of participating in the program with us.
The evening will begin with an opportunity to meet socially with other members, supporters and the CMRF board and staff. The meeting will follow and conclude with drinks and canapés.
We look forward to you joining us.
SUPPORT OUR CANTERBURY BASED RESEARCH
Your donation directly supports the research projects we fund, helping to create a positive impact today and for the future.
BEQUESTS AND LIVING LEGACIES
Consider leaving a charitable gift in your Will to ensure that your legacy of generosity lives on, making a difference for years to come.
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION
As a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to our AGM, community events, celebratory functions, and enjoy meeting our Board and Researchers.
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