NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, is proud to announce its partnership with Children’s Cancer Institute as the Presenting Partner of the CEO Dare to Cure Challenge, a major fundraising event supporting critical research into childhood cancer. As a trusted technology partner, NetApp provides the data infrastructure needed to store, manage, and analyse the large volumes of research data generated by the Institute’s cutting-edge cancer studies.

For over six years, the Children’s Cancer Institute has worked closely with NetApp’s data infrastructure solutions to securely manage over 1 terabyte of research data per patient. The partnership enables CCI to accelerate vital discoveries that contribute to new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for childhood cancer.

The CEO Dare to Cure Challenge is an annual event, held in October, with business leaders across Australia being called to face their fears and get uncomfortable to help find a cure for childhood cancer. This year’s fundraising goal is $1.8 million to fund research that will transform the lives of children affected by cancer. As part of this effort, NetApp’s Area Vice President and Managing Director for Australia, Mark Fioretto, will participate in an Ice Bath Challenge, showcasing his personal commitment to supporting the cause.

“As a company, NetApp is committed to making a tangible difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Our partnership with Children’s Cancer Institute exemplifies our dedication to using data and technology for the greater good,” said Mark Fioretto, Area Vice President and Managing Director of NetApp in Australia and New Zealand. “This Friday, I’ll be pushing my limits with an Ice Bath Challenge as part of the CEO Dare to Cure initiative, but it’s nothing compared to the challenges these young patients face every day. Together, we’re working towards a future where childhood cancer no longer exists.”

Anne Johnston, Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Children’s Cancer Institute, added: “We are the only independent medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to curing childhood cancer. Last year, more than 300 CEOs attended CEO Dare to Cure to raise $1.7 million for childhood cancer research, funding the equivalent of 11 senior researchers working in our labs.”

“Partnering with NetApp helps us better manage and analyse the vast amount of data generated through our research, facilitating collaborations and accelerating discoveries. This partnership brings us one step closer to finding a cure for childhood cancer. As we say—‘It’s not if. It’s when.’”

NetApp’s involvement in the CEO Dare to Cure Challenge underscores the company’s commitment to making a meaningful impact not just through its advanced technology, but through active engagement with the communities it serves.

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