The first $10,000 raised has been allocated to Professor David Thomas for The Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) Programs at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research. MoST uses genomic screening to identify variants that could become the basis for treatments, and identifies whether effective therapies for more common cancer may work in rare cancers. This program gives hope to many rare cancer patients who otherwise would have no other treatment option.
This page is in loving memory of Laurence Edward Vorel, who, at 19 years of age so humbly and courageously contended with a rare and highly aggressive form of childhood bone cancer called Osteosarcoma, for three and a half years.
Laurence suffered so greatly with terrible pain during his illness yet he would rarely complain. He was an extraordinary young man with a passion and zest for life. Even during the debilitating illness, Laurence continued his love for creating and playing his own music, speaking Mandarin and riding his motorbike. He was extraordinarily brave, loving and giving. Laurence was always concerned about the welfare of those around him - family, friends, strangers - often more so than of himself.
He was such a beautiful, gregarious and clever young man, so tragically taken from us in his prime.
On behalf of our dearest Laurence and in memory of Laurence's generous and courageous spirit, a donation would be very much appreciated to help bring treatments to current and future Sick or Treat patients.
Laurence is forever in our minds and hearts.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$263.75
Alexander Newman
$158.25
Charlotte Vorel
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence. Today marks 9 years since Laurence left us. Dearly loved and missed.
$250
Helen Bergoc
Always remembered, always in our hearts and thoughts. With our love, Helen Albert Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Remembering dearest Laurence today. With our love always, Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Love always - Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Thinking of dear Laurence today. Always with us. Much love - Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Thinking of dear Laurence today and remembering his lovely smile. Always in our hearts and thoughts. with love Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Always in our hearts, our thoughts & our conversation. With all our love - Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering Laurence with love, from Sarah, Alex, and Kathleen
$300
Kathleen Nelson
In memory of Laurence. Thinking of you always. Alex, Kathleen and Sarah Newman
$500
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering Laurence with love from Alex, Kathleen and Sarah
$250
Kathleen Nelson
In loving memory of Laurence, never far from our thoughts. Alex, Kathleen and Sarah
$250
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering dear Laurence today. With love from Alex, Kathleen and Sarah
$500
Kathleen Nelson
Dear Laurence, in our hearts and thoughts, with our love, from Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$250
Kathleen Nelson
In loving memory of Laurence, with love from Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$500
Kathleen Nelson
In memory of Laurence, always in our hearts. Love from Alex, Kathleen and Sarah
$250
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering Laurence this Christmas. Always in our hearts. Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$300
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering Laurence, always in our hearts. Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$400
Kathleen Nelson
Always in our hearts, with love, Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$250
Kathleen Nelson
Remembering Laurence. Always in our hearts. Love from Alex, Sarah and Kathleen
$100
Kevin Chen
$100
Marc And Louise Le Mire .
Very happy to donate to this very worthy cause. ❤️
$20
Ngoc Anh Do
Rest in peace
$25
Rhain Bayliss
$25
Rhain Bayliss
$550
Charlotte Vorel
Today our dearest Laurence would have been 31 years old. He is terribly missed.
$500
Charlotte Vorel
We miss Laurence more than words can ever express. Life will never be the same without him.
$100
Chris Webb
$500
Clare Vorel
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence this Christmas, 2022 - Charlotte and Clare
$250
Eleanor Newman
For Laurence, With love from Gran. December 2020
$100
Eleanor Newman
In loving memory of my dear Laurence, Gran
$25
Eleanor Newman
$50
Eleanor Newman
Love from Gran
$500
Eleanor Newman
For dear Laurence, Love from Gran
$500
Eleanor Newman
For dear Laurence. Love from Gran
$500
Eleanor Newman
For dear Laurence. Love from Gran
$250
Eleanor Newman
For dear Laurence. Love from Gran.
$100
Eliza L
$100
Eliza Le Mire
$60
Eliza Le Mire
❤️❤️❤️
$70
Eliza Le Mire
Thinking of you all lots ❤️
$100
Eliza Le Mire
$50
Frank Grauso
$200
Helen Bergoc
Fondest memories of a cheeky smile. In our thoughts. Love always. Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Remembering his smile & taste for raspberries. Forever in our hearts. Helen Albert Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
With us always in so many ways, Laurence. In our hearts & thoughts today, Helen Albert Ella & Nic xx
$200
Helen Bergoc
Remembering dear Laurence with the fondest of memories and love. Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Thinking of dear Laurence today. Miss him and his wonderful smile. Love always, Bergoc Family xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Missing you, dear Laurence. In our hearts always. With love Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Remembering dear Laurence today. Love as always - Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$250
Helen Bergoc
Dearest Laurence, always in our thoughts and hearts. Love Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$30
Angelica Carvajal
I’m so proud of everything you are Clare. I know your brother would be too!
$50
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
Hoping that one day cancer will be only a zodiac sign
$50
Bill Walter
In loving memory of Laurence. Miss you mate.
$20
Chaney Huang
$500
Charlotte Vorel
We can't believe 4 years have passed since we lost Laurence. A beautiful person, so cruelly taken.
$500
Charlotte Vorel
Our dearest Laurence would have been 27 years old today. Words cannot describe how much we miss him
$1,000
Charlotte Vorel
This year of 2020 marks 5 years without our dearest Laurence at Christmas. Forever missed.
$1,000
Charlotte Vorel
Five years have passed since we lost our dearest Laurence but it still feels like yesterday to us
$1,000
Charlotte Vorel
Our dearest Laurence would have been 28 years old today. We miss him more each day.
$50
Charlotte Vorel
In support of those with rare cancers on the first Rare Cancers Awareness Day
$500
Charlotte Vorel
Missing our dearest Laurence this Christmas.
$1,000
Charlotte Vorel
In loving memory of Laurence who was taken by bone cancer 6 years ago today.
$500
Charlotte Vorel
Our dearest Laurence would have been 29 years old today. Words cannot express the deep loss we feel
$500
Charlotte Vorel
7 years ago we lost our dearest Laurence
$500
Charlotte Vorel
Today our dearest Laurence would have been 30 years old. Dearly missed, loved and remembered. 19th May 2023
$400
Charlotte Vorel
In loving memory of Laurence this Christmas, 2023. It has been eight Christmases without our dearest Laurence. We miss him terribly. Charlotte and family
$750
Charlotte Vorel
8 years ago to this day our dearest Laurence was taken from us. Nobody should endure what he did.
$263.75
Helen Bergoc
Remembering dear Laurence today and every day. Always in our hearts and thoughts. With love Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$200
Helen, Albert, Ella & Nicolas
Remembering dear Laurence - today - and every day. With love from us all. xxxx
$50
Bill -
In memory of Laurence Vorel. Your kindness and your strong spirit will be forever remembered.
$500
Charlotte, Victor And Clare
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence. It has been 3 years without him. Dearly missed every day.
$150
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah
In loving memory of Laurence, a wonderful person who remains in our hearts.
$150
Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic
Remembering your smile today. Always in in our thoughts and hearts. With love. xxxx
$100
Charlotte, Victor And Clare
Our beautiful Laurence would have been 26 years old today. We cannot express how much we miss him.
$200
Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic
Remembering dearest Laurence today and every day. With fondest love from us all. xxxx
$500
Charlotte, Victor, Clare And Barbara (gran)
Christmas will never be the same without our dearest Laurence. Missed every day.
$500
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah
In loving memory of Laurence. Always remembering.
$250
Helen Bergoc
With us always and forever in our hearts. With love Helen, Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$1,000
Charlotte And Clare
We begin this donation campaign on behalf of and in loving memory of our dearest Laurence.
$30
Emily -
In remembrance of Laurence and with love to Clare and Charlotte. I'm sorry it's not more.
$50
Tonkin Family
In loving memory of Laurence.
$20
Aminah -
In loving memory of Laurence. All my love to Clare and Charlotte.
$50
Matilda -
$50
Ebony -
I miss you, Laurence.
$50
Chris -
$10
Anonymous Donor
$100
Bill -
In loving memory of Laurence.
$25
Bill W
$25
Bill W
$20
Aminah -
In loving memory of Laurence. All my love to Clare and Charlotte.
$250
Liz H
Hoping others won't suffer as you did, Laurence.
$25
Bill W
$20
Bill W
$20
Bill W
In loving memory of Laurence.
$25
Bill W
$20
Bill W
$20
Aminah -
In loving memory of Laurence. All my love to Clare and Charlotte.
$25
Bill W
$170
Bill Walter
With thoughts and prayers from the Berri Cardio participants, the Berri View Lawn Tennis Club and m
$50
James Pain
$20
Aminah Dzulkipli
In loving memory of Laurence. All my love to Clare and Charlotte.
$100
Clare And Charlotte
In Loving Memory of our dearest Laurence.
$30
Meredith Newman Debens
Remembering Laurence.
$500
Charlotte, Clare, Victor And Barbara (gran)
For those suffering from pain at this time. In loving memory of our dearest Laurence.
$250
Helen, Albert, Ella & Nicolas
For those in need today - In loving memory of our dear Laurence - always in our hearts.
$500
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah Newman
In loving memory of Laurence.
$250
The Bergoc Bergoc Family
In loving memory of dear Laurence. Forever in our hearts. Albert, Helen, Ella & Nicolas.
$100
Ebony -
In loving memory.
$1,000
Charlotte, Victor, Clare And Barbara (gran)
On behalf of and in loving memory of our dearest Laurence. Today would have been his 24th Birthday.
$3k
The Bergoc And Newman Families
Lovingly donated by Helen and family, and Alex and family.
$2k
Friends Of Laurence
Kindly donated by friends. In loving memory of Laurence.
$135
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah Newman
In loving memory.
$100
Charlotte And Clare
This month 5 years ago Laurence was diagnosed with the devastating Osteosarcoma. In loving memory.
$140
Foundation Cup 2017 - Cardio Tennis
$600
Charlotte, Clare, Victor And Barbara (gran)
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence this Christmas.
$100
Matilda -
In memory of Laurence, whose courage continues to inspire me.
$100
Helen, Albert, Ella & Nicolas
In loving memory of dear Laurence. Forever in our thoughts and hearts. Love always. xx
$30
Bill -
In loving memory of Laurence Vorel.
$1,000
Charlotte, Clare, Victor And Barbara (gran)
It doesn’t seem possible that two years have passed since our dearest Laurence died. Forever loved.
$200
Helen Bergoc
In our hearts and thoughts today - and every day. With our love, Helen Albert, Ella & Nic xxxx
$1,000
The Vorel Family - Charlotte, Victor And Clare
Laurence would have been 25 today. It is so cruel that his life has been cut short by bone cancer.
$500
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah
In loving memory of Laurence, May 2018
$30
Alec -
In loving memory of Laurence.
$100
Charlotte, Victor And Clare
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence.
$350
Alex, Kathleen And Sarah
$500
Charlotte, Victor And Clare
In loving memory of our dearest Laurence this Christmas, 2018. So dearly loved and missed.
Laurence is always in our hearts, we think about him every day. Kathleen, Sarah and Alex.