About CCS
Our History
In September 2001, Ann Whiteman – successful Western Australian businesswoman, wife of Ross Whiteman and mother to David and Mark – began her battle with MND. After nine months, Ann lost her battle and passed away at the Mount Hospital in Perth at 7pm on Friday 31st May 2002.
Until Ann’s diagnosis, MND was completely unknown to the Whiteman family; however, before her passing, Ann made it clear that she wanted the family to do something about MND, and to support people living with the disease, and their families. Ann’s wishes drove the Whiteman family to get behind various MND fundraising efforts and in particular, the MNDAWA. Ross and David served as President and Vice President respectively for some 14 years, whilst Mark became a key financial supporter through the Ray White Group, where he is CEO in Western Australia, and through his business affiliations.
In August 2017, at 72 years of age, Ross retired from his role of President – a role that earned him the Order of Australia Medal in 2018. The family were keen to take their fundraising and awareness efforts to the next level, and the idea of CCS was born. Mark and David were joined by lifelong friend Ken MacLennan, as a founding member.
Our History
In September 2001, Ann Whiteman – successful Western Australian businesswoman, wife of Ross Whiteman and mother to David and Mark – began her battle with MND. After nine months, Ann lost her battle and passed away at the Mount Hospital in Perth at 7pm on Friday 31st May 2002.
Until Ann’s diagnosis, MND was completely unknown to the Whiteman family; however, before her passing, Ann made it clear that she wanted the family to do something about MND, and to support people living with the disease, and their families. Ann’s wishes drove the Whiteman family to get behind various MND fundraising efforts and in particular, the MNDAWA. Ross and David served as President and Vice President respectively for some 14 years, whilst Mark became a key financial supporter through the Ray White Group, where he is CEO in Western Australia, and through his business affiliations.
In August 2017, at 72 years of age, Ross retired from his role of President – a role that earned him the Order of Australia Medal in 2018. The family were keen to take their fundraising and awareness efforts to the next level, and the idea of CCS was born. Mark and David were joined by lifelong friend Ken MacLennan, as a founding member.
Our Purpose
Our simple purpose is to make a beneficial difference to others. Our Long term aim is to contribute to a world where MND is no longer 100% terminal, by helping to uncover what causes MND and eventually finding a cure. In the Short term we will provide funding to improve the care and support for people living with MND and their families whilst contributing to research to find a cure .
Care & Support
The equipment is administered by the Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA (MNDAWA) who provides support to people living with MND in Western Australia. Some of the items that CCS has assisted in purchasing includes recliner lift chairs, electric bidets, lifting hoists/slings, cough assist machines, bed & pressure care mattresses, Arjo community beds & eye gaze machines. This equipment assists with giving people living with MND a better quality of life as their function and mobility deteriorates and provides much needed support to the families caring for their loved ones living with MND.
Finding A Cure
We are determined to help find a cure for MND and provide hope to those living with this insidious disease and we won’t stop trying until there is a cure. CCS is doing this by funding clinical trials known as the Tecfidera Clinical Trial run by the Perron Institute, as well as, funding the first ever Coalition of Research BIO Bank here in WA. The BIO Bank collects and stores both samples and data from patients living with MND for future trials. Prior to this coalition of research forming (as a result of CCS funding), research was conducted independently with each (very worthy) project operating on its own. We believe that by creating better collaboration and better use of the samples and the data, a cure is more likely to be found and hopefully in a shorter time frame.
How can you help?
Corporate Partnership
We work with businesses and companies that share our vision to defeat MND, and we are proud to have several corporate partnerships that have contributed over and above the Annual Membership through their commercial activities. If your business is passionate about making a positive impact in the fight against MND, we welcome discussions on how we can work together towards our shared goal. Join us as a corporate partner today and let’s make a difference together.
Join us for a unique and exciting adventure to help raise funds and awareness for people living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Drive for MND is a three-day journey that takes you on a road trip through mystery destinations, visiting local towns and communities along the way. All you need is a road-worthy vehicle and a group of friends, family or colleagues to join you on this unforgettable experience. This is not just an ordinary road trip, but a chance to make a difference in the lives of those affected by MND. So, come and join us for an adventure of a lifetime!
Donations
There are several ways that you can contribute to Care Cure Support as a charity and help those suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. One of the easiest and most effective ways to support our cause is by making a donation. Donations can be made online via the link below. Your donations will help fund research projects, provide support for MND patients and their families, and raise awareness of the disease. You can also get involved by attending our fundraising events or volunteering your time and skills to help us in our mission. Together, we can make a difference and help those living with MND.
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