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Pancreatic cancer takes too many, too soon. We're changing that.
Paul Dear was a husband, father, and Hawthorn legend. When he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2020, he and his wife Cherie refused to give up. Dare to Hope is his legacy.
Dare to Hope is the Official Charity Partner of Hawthorn Football Club. Volunteer-led and run, with minimal overheads, every dollar you donate goes where it matters most: research into pancreatic cancer.
Fund research into better treatment options and give families like Paul's a fighting chance.
We're fighting for a brighter future for those with pancreatic cancer. Here's why.
Dare to Hope Annual AFL Match
Dare to Hope is the Official Charity Partner of Hawthorn Football Club. Every Easter Monday, the Dare to Hope Match is held at the MCG, the home of Australian Rules Football.
The rivalry between Hawthorn and Geelong Football Club remains as fierce as always but on Easter Monday the two clubs come together in the fight against pancreatic cancer, in memory of Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist Paul Dear and Geelong champion and former captain Michael "Mick" Turner - both of whom lost their lives to pancreatic cancer.
More than just a game, the annual Dare to Hope Match, played live before crowds of 80,000+ and broadcast to an audience of 1.5 million+ puts pancreatic cancer firmly on the map - raising vital awareness and funds for research into a disease that is swift, deadly, and neglected for too long.
Volunteer-led and run, with minimal overheads, every dollar raised at the Dare to Hope match goes where it matters most: research into pancreatic cancer.
Get Involved
Honour a Loved One
Honour your special person in our Virtual Bay of Hope
Volunteer
Register to join our incredible community of volunteers.
Wear the Cause
Show your support - buy your Dare to Hope merchandise and wear the cause with pride.
Dare to Hope Matches
Be part of the most uplifting and powerful day on the pancreatic cancer calendar
Anonymous
Andy Mack Prom Fun Run
Andy Mack Prom Fun Run 2026! Easter Sunday collection
Diane Skipworth
A Hawk supporter but a donation to everyone
Dean Richards
Donald Hay
Ian Montgomery
Dianne Carra
The world is missing a ray of sunshine.
Anonymous
Nicole Rudland
In loving memory of Kevin Rudland and Elsie Wall. May this donation help find a cure and support other families.
Sophie Austin
Left over money from the jumpers, we were saving for emergencies xx
We're working tirelessly to change the story.
Dare to Hope is on a mission to raise awareness and to fund critical research to inspire HOPE for those impacted by pancreatic cancer.
Creating opportunities to amplify awareness and understanding of pancreatic cancer though mainstream media.
Funding strategic research to discover innovative treatment options to improve survival and quality of life.
Watch the Dare to Hope documentary
Produced by award-winning filmmaker Peter Dickson from Dickson Films, the documentary explores Paul and Cherie's relentless pursuit to defy the odds, raise awareness and demand funding for research to find innovative treatment options for pancreatic cancer, following Paul's terminal diagnosis.
Available to stream now exclusively on SBS on Demand and Kayo.
Paul & Cherie Dear
After his celebrated football career, Hawthorn Football Club Premiership Player and Norm Smith Medalist, Paul Dear and his wife Cherie were like any ordinary Australian family focused on raising their family.
When Paul was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in September 2020, their life was turned upside down. Over his 22 month journey before passing away in July 2022, Paul together with his family, maintained optimism and persistence in taking control of their journey.
Now, through their experiences of living with cancer, Paul's legacy is Cherie's inspiration to inspire others and raise awareness for this devastating disease.
Photo Courtesy Nicki Connolly/ Herald Sun
