Buderim teenager Adem Crosby was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia in January 2011, at just 17 years of age.

Adem was an exceptional young man whose courage, compassion and resilience touched the hearts of many. Despite facing immense adversity, he chose to focus on helping others, using his own experience to inspire hope and generosity.

As Adem’s health declined, his determination to make a meaningful difference never wavered. Although Adem sadly passed away in May 2013, his vision and legacy live on through the charity he founded — Team Adem.

Since 2011, Team Adem has grown into a well-respected Sunshine Coast charity, providing vital support to organisations that care for patients, families and children affected by cancer and haematological conditions.

One of Adem’s most enduring legacies is the Team Adem Blood Donation Community, which now helps make a lifechanging difference to the lives of more than 1,200 Australians each month. Having received over 350 blood product transfusions himself, Adem was deeply committed to encouraging others to donate blood and help give the gift of life.

In 2016, Sunshine Coast University Hospital honoured Adem’s legacy by naming its state-of-the-art outpatient cancer facility the Adem Crosby Centre, a lasting tribute to his bravery, generosity and the profound impact of his philanthropic efforts.

Team Adem is a registered not-for-profit charity, run entirely on a voluntary basis by a dedicated team led by Adem’s parents, Brent and Lu Crosby.

For further information please contact admin@teamadem.com.au