Perth’s health, beauty and creative circles came together for the fifth annual Youth Lab and Pancare charity dinner to raise crucial funds for pancreatic cancer research.
A Night of Generosity and Hope
Perth cosmetic doctor, specialist general practitioner, and co-founder and medical director of Youth Lab, Kate Jameson, hosted the sold-out event at Besk in West Leederville. Now in its fifth year, the event has become one of Perth’s most anticipated charitable gatherings.
Dr Jameson founded the dinner following the loss of her mother to pancreatic cancer, a disease that remains one of Australia’s deadliest due to late detection and a lack of early symptoms. That grief has since become a driving force behind her advocacy, reshaping how she thinks about health and prevention.
Fundraising Highlights
The evening featured remarks from Dr Jameson, a live auction of a stunning $1,750 Kalis pearl necklace, a silent auction, and a sale of original artwork. These activities raised a total of $35,000, with all proceeds directed to the Pancare Foundation in support of pancreatic cancer research and patient care.
Advances in Detection
This fundraising comes after researchers at Penn Medicine and Mayo Clinic published results from a new blood test capable of detecting pancreatic cancer correctly at a rate of more than 91 per cent. The Avantect blood test launched in Australia in January, offering hope for earlier diagnosis.
The event not only raised vital funds but also brought together a community dedicated to fighting one of the most challenging cancers. Guests included Eva Mays, Amanda Slattery, Cindy Cayrat, Catherine Musca, Jade Wishart, Leisl Taylor, Rebecca Marsh, Ashleigh Post, Chloe Denner, Amelia Tulloch, Kelly Horton, and Jahmaine Pihama, among others.
