Have a great time and support QBI researchers to develop new treatments for people living with neurological disorders, now and in the future.
How you can fundraise for QBI
There are lots ways for you to get involved, and include your network of family and friends in your fundraising for brain research, including:
- creating your own fundraising event like a team adventure walk, run, or holding a morning tea
- joining Team QBI for the Bridge to Brisbane
Create your own fundraising page
Past QBI fundraisers
Bridge to Brisbane
All funds raised help researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute to tackle some of the greatest need areas in health, such as ageing dementia, stroke, autism, depression and anxiety, motor neurone disease, schizophrenia and spinal cord injury. We welcome people to join the team and help us reach our target!
QBI Steps for Dementia Research
This annual trek raises funds for critical research into understanding the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. Originally fundraising for the Alastair Rushworth Scholarship, established by Janice Rushworth, the trek now supports the Peter Hilton Alzheimer's Research Endowment Fund, created by Robyn Hilton in memory of her husband, Peter. This endowed fund will provide perpetual support for critical research into Alzheimer’s disease at QBI – helping to accelerate the search for better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and ultimately a cure.
QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Sunset Soirée
This fantastic event is sponsored by Lexus to help raise funds for the Peter Hilton Alzheimer's Research Endowment Fund. Traditionally held before the QBI Steps for Dementia Research trek, this is the main fundraising event. It offers trekkers the opportunity to invite their family and friends to an event and enjoy an afternoon of food, flowing French champagne and good conversation.
The impact of fundraising

scholars Dr Igor Bonacossa Pereira and
Montana Samantzis.
After Janice Rushworth’s husband, Alastair, passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, she asked her friends and family to make a donation to support dementia research.
Contact us about fundraising
Please contact Andrea Markey, Deputy Director, Advancement to discuss your donation.
+61 7 334 66405
Your support in helping raise much needed funds for vital brain research is greatly appreciated.