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Ambassadors for cardiovascular research chief justice Wayne Martin (left) and sports legends Ric Charlesworth, John Inverarity and Dennis Cometti
Foursome adds research muscle
Monday, 8 May, 2017 - 12:39
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is on a major fundraising drive to bolster cardiovascular research in Western Australia, to further localise study of this major killer and head off a leakage in philanthropic donations to eastern states institutions.
Targeting $10 million to fund two high-level research efforts, Perkins last month appointed Girish Dwivedi as WA’s first Wesfarmers chair in cardiovascular disease. This month, it ramped up efforts for a second raising, which is understood to be already near half of its $5 million goal.
An ambassadorial quartet, each with their own brush with cardiovascular disease, is helping boost the institute’s drive. The four are: Olympic hockey player and coach Ric Charlesworth and sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti, who both lost their fathers early in their lives; Test cricketer John Inverarity, whose father also suffered from heart issues; and Chief Justice Wayne Martin, who has had his own related health scare.
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WA Revenue
| 14th |  | Clontarf Foundation | $28.1m |
| 15th | | Lions Eye Institute | $27.9m |
| 16th |  | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research | $26.1m |
| 17th |  | Rise Network | $25.9m |
| 18th | | Cancer Council WA | $25.1m |
110 charitable organisations ranked by WA revenue most recent financial year
Number of Employees
Charitable Organisations
| 18th | Police and Community Youth Centres | 264 | |
| 19th | Senses Australia | 250 | |
| 20th | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research | 250 | |
| 21st | Ruah | 231 |
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