Graci Foundation
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About Us

History of the Graci Foundation
The Graci Foundation is the fundraising name of the gynaecological cancer research trust. This charitable trust was founded in July 2010 by a small group of professionals with an interest in Gynaecological Oncology, the Graci Foundation was established to improve outcomes for women suffering from a gynaecological cancer by supporting New Zealand based research into this area. . GRACI stands for Gynaecological cancer Research and Clinical Innovation. The trustees as experts in the field know that research is the key to progress; and are passionate to see New Zealand Women benefit from the latest advancements in the field.

Access for New Zealand researchers to funds dedicated to gynaecological cancer research to this point has been absent. Good research often requires a team of people, scientists, clinicians and data managers and this can be expensive. We hope that the Grace Foundation will be able to fund and enhance research into gynaecological cancers in New Zealand.


Philosophy of the Graci Foundation
The Graci Foundation is a charitable research Trust with a very specific goal of improving outcomes for women with gynaecological cancer via Research.

The money we raise is used to support research. All of the Board and support staff are voluntary. This means are costs are kept at a minimum. Our goal is to establish a significant capital base so that we can use the interest to fund our ongoing research goals.


LGSC Website Link
The Cure Our Ovarian Cancer website link is below;
​cureourovariancancer.org

The Board of Trustees
The Graci Foundation was established in July 2010 to focus on fundraising for research in gynaecological cancer as no trust exists in New Zealand for this purpose.​

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Peter Sykes Chairperson
Associate Professor Sykes is a Gynaecological Oncologist who holds a joint clinical and academic post in Christchurch.


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Bryony Simcock
Bryony is a Gynaecological Oncologist who undertook subspecialty training in Australia and the UK and now works at Christchurch Hospital.

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Kathryn Chrystal
Kathryn is a Medical Oncologist at Auckland City Hospital, and specialises in treating gynaecological cancers.


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Sue Idiens


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Simone Petrich
Simone is a gynaecologist with a special interest in gynaecology from Dunedin

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Pam Clarke
Pam is a Partner at Nexia New Zealand and specialises in Accounting and Business Advisory.

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Annabel Sheppard
Annabel is a Partner at Wynn Williams in Christchurch.

 © 2019 Graci Foundation, graci@graci.co.nz
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Graci
    • Strategy
    • Our Goals
    • Research
    • Resources
  • Patient Info
    • Gynaecological Cancers
    • Experiencing a Gynaecological Cancer
    • Passion for Outcome
  • Grants
    • 2020 Grants Policy
    • Grants Awarded
    • Grant Recipients >
      • 2018 Research Grant Recipient
      • 2017 Research Grant Recipient
  • How to Help
    • How to Help
    • Sponsorship
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Drinks and Canapes - 2019
      • Drinks and Canapes - 2016
      • Garden Party - 2015
  • Contact