A+ News

Over the past ten years, the Abbey Solo Foundation has provided timely, practical assistance that eases financial and emotional strain for families navigating childhood cancer.

The A+ Abbey Solo Foundation Youth Committee has been busy! From welcoming new members to leading successful events like Trivia Night, they’re now planning an environmental campaign with the Victorian Government’s Container Deposit Scheme.

We’re honoured to receive a $14,600 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation, boosting our ability to deliver essential, practical help to oncology families when they need it most—right where the impact is felt every day.

We’re honoured to celebrate long-time supporter Elena Rhodes, who marked her 80th birthday with remarkable generosity — inviting guests to donate to the Abbey Solo Foundation instead of gifts, continuing a family legacy of compassion and giving.

In 2025, we proudly celebrate 10 years of the Abbey Solo Foundation, established to honour Abbey’s dream of supporting families facing childhood cancer. Together, we’ve made a decade of difference through compassion, community, and care.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kristie Scott, Allied Health Assistant at the Royal Children’s Hospital, whose dedicated support has helped countless families access our foundation’s assistance during some of their most challenging times.

The "Shave for Jackson" event raised over $9,000 in support of young Jackson, bringing together family and friends in a show of solidarity and strength, with all proceeds benefiting the Abbey Solo Foundation.

The Alofa Walk, led by Jas, Josh, Solo, and Malia, is a powerful tribute to loved ones lost, raising funds for the Abbey Solo Foundation and bringing hope to families battling childhood cancer.

Eight years after surviving cancer, Natalie’s son Sebastian was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Their new book, "The Worst Best Year," details their journey and the resilience that saw them through.

The Abbey Solo Foundation will host its first Family Christmas Party on December 1, inviting Oncology families to enjoy a day of fun, relaxation, and community at the Kensington Flemington Bowls Club.

The Abbey Solo Foundation brings its popular Trivia Night to Bendigo on November 23, uniting supporters in regional Victoria for a night of fun, community, and fundraising to support families facing childhood cancer.

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College hosted a stellar Wizard of Oz production, partnering with the Abbey Solo Foundation to run the canteen and raise funds. The event showcased unity and student talent, benefiting families of children with cancer.