Newmojam 2024

I am standing up to cancer with Canteen because...

In 1994, Troy Newman organized a fundraising bike ride from Sydney to Newcastle in support of Canteen. Troy had suffered from Hodgkins Lymphoma and was a Canteen member. Troy raised enough funds over the 5 years of his event to initiate a Canteen office and staff in the Hunter.

Therese and Brian Newman had four children; Craig, Troy, Cory & Kadie. Of these four Cory is the only remaining child. Craig, Troy & Kadie suffered a virulent genetic syndrome called Wolfram’s syndrome. The three siblings all had very serious complications associated with the syndrome. Troy survived the longest, dying in 2003 aged 26, Craig passed away aged 21 & Kadie at age 16. 

In 2006, Cory Newman, with the support of the local musicians, dancers, performers, and the wider community of the Hunter Region, staged the first ‘Newmojam’. In its 17th year, ‘Newmojam’ is a musical showcase commemorating the Newman children’s love of performing and music. The money raised from this event is donated to Canteen. Cory's wife Sam, Mother in law Maria and good friend Hugh Gordon continue to stage this event with passion and an understanding that the monies raised help to make a big difference to ‘Hunter Canteen’.

.Your donation will make a big difference. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.