10 months ago
Glenn Bennett gave $200.00.
Kick off time!
Goal
$10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
$7,850
Raised
79%
Our Story …
Welcome to our page! We are ecstatic to be taking part in Shitbox Rally Autumn 2024! For this rally, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Adelaide to Perth via Uluru.
Not content with the challenge of driving a $1,500 car across outback dirt roads fo 4,000 kilometres, we have decided to up the ante from the sublime to the ridiculous by doing the trek in a notoriously unreliable 35 year old Jaguar!
Shitbox Rally is the largest community led fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th year. Part of the participation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000 but most teams raise well above this amount.
We are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity. The fundraising is the hard part, so any donation you can give is greatly appreciated. Please make sure to follow our progress via this page and the blog post below!
Cheers Ben and Glenn
Here's what I'm doing …
Shitbox Rally is the adventure of a lifetime challenging participants and their cars, worth no more than $1,500, on a 7 day drive across Australia to raise money for cancer research.
The rally is not a race – it’s a fun, colourful, unpredictable adventure with participants travelling at their own pace in smaller groups. Vehicles often break down but “we never leave anyone behind” and each night is spent camping beneath the stars and celebrating the day’s achievements. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity to see Australia’s vast and beautiful countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends.
Since it’s inception the rally has been the largest fundraiser for the Cancer Council nationally.
raised:
$2,933,960
target:
$2,000,000
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5 months ago
Ben Groth gave $500.00.
Cancer is a scourge - let's do everything we can to make it go away!
5 months ago
Tracy Reid gave $100.00.
Such a good cause. Enjoy!
2 months ago
Thanks so much for your perennial support Support Tracy!! I'm sorry for the incredibly tardy response. We are so humbled by generosity. Fingers crossed that the British engineering holds up across the outback!
5 months ago
Liz Downie gave $20.00.
All the best Ben!!
2 months ago
Out of the ballpark Liz! I'm so sorry that I've taken so long to thank you, with my only excuse being a time hungry jag keeping use in the garage for months. Rest assured the beast is steadily coming to life and will be hitting the dirt in 7 weeks time!
5 months ago
Greg Ruston gave $100.00.
Awesome work - go boys! Looking forward to seeing how the Jag shapes up.
2 months ago
Thanks for the awesome support Rustons!!! As you know the sometimes mighty (but mostly belligerent) jag is slowly getting there, and it is the support you give that motivates us to get it to the start line! Fingers crossed that it makes it!
5 months ago
Adrian Barnett gave $50.00.
5 months ago
Tanya Coates gave $100.00.
Great work Ben. Keep posting pics of the car!
2 months ago
Your generosity is never ending Tanya!! Thanks so much for again in supporting such a great cause. I'm pleased to report than the jag is steadily coming together, and can now be driven without the cabin filling with exhaust fumes! Fingers crossed that we can get all of the electrics working soon too!
2 months ago
Thanks so much Jude! Your continued support each and every rally truly is truly humbling. You will be disappointed to know that the jaguar is neither a gentleman or scholar, but rather has the belligerent toddler that refuses to do as it is asked, throws tantrums and refuses to move! Rest assured we are slowly changing its behaviour!
5 months ago
Judeth Newham gave $100.00.
For Ben
A gentleman amd scholar
2 months ago
Thanks so much Jude! Your continued support each and every rally truly is truly humbling. You will be disappointed to know that the jaguar is neither a gentleman or scholar, but rather has the belligerent toddler that refuses to do as it is asked, throws tantrums and refuses to move! Rest assured we are slowly changing its behaviour!
5 months ago
Graham Cowley gave $500.00.
Well done mate I the best Bennett/Cowley tradition
5 months ago
Anonymous gave $100.00.
All the best guys- great challenge for an even greater cause! Bec
5 months ago
Andrew Rockliff gave $200.00.
All the best mate and well done on doing this. What a great cause!
Rocky
5 months ago
Tim Higgins gave $100.00.
Hope your driving and navigation skills are better than your mechanical skills Glenn! You are a true Champion doing the Rally, and raising money for cancer research, and those going through such a tough time!
4 months ago
Richard Peterson gave $100.00.
Go for it ben!
2 months ago
Thanks so much for your huge support Richard! I'm thinking of driving the Shitbox down to Mollymook for the South Coast Classic!. You are welcome to jump in as co-pilot if you brave enough!
4 months ago
Tanya Mazur gave $100.00.
What and adventure for such a great cause! Best of luck - Tanya
4 months ago
Tomas Elsner gave $100.00.
An amazing cause and adventure time! Truly great work congratulations- Best of Luck!
4 months ago
Gwenda Newham gave $100.00.
Good luck boys!
2 months ago
Thanks so much for your support!! We're really grateful and can't wait to get to the start line!
4 months ago
Natasha Bennett gave $1,000.00.
Great cause, well done! Have a great time both of you! Love Ron and Barb Bennett
3 months ago
Karen Warner gave $100.00.
What a hoot!
2 months ago
Vikas Sharma gave $100.00.
Great work boys 🤟
2 months ago
Clint Bennett gave $50.00.
Great work guys hey Ben look after my brother
2 months ago
Amanda Clarke gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Tanya Curtin gave $50.00.
Well done G! What an amazing experience for such a great cause. I hope the 💩 box jalopy gets you there safely 😁
2 months ago
Anthony Nguyen gave $100.00.
Best of luck GB!
2 months ago
Ben Groth gave $100.00.
Just keep kicking that can down the road boys!
2 months ago
Judeth Newham gave $100.00.
What an amazing adventure awaits
With our resounding cheers in ya ears!!
2 months ago
Wow Jude. You really didn't have chip in a second time, but the Cancer Council and I are so humbled that you have!! I have resounding confidence that your cheers will propel us all the way to Perth!
2 months ago
Alison & Jamie Fellows gave $100.00.
Can’t wait to hear all about this adventure!!
2 months ago
Dear Alison and Jamie, What good Fellows you are!!! (boom tish!). While the rally won't be the most gentle thing for the jag, at least it's departure will provide more street parking in the Cres!
2 months ago
Amy Currey gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Out of the ballpark Curreys! (or should I say netball court!). We can't thank you enough for your generous support to the Caner Council and our team. All we need now is the blessing of the automotive fairies to get the finish line!
2 months ago
Jodie Summers gave $30.00.
2 months ago
Thanks so much Jodie!! A fair part of this rally route will follow your trek from 2019. I know its a rough road and here's hoping that the jag makes it!
2 months ago
Jason Broadbridge gave $50.00.
Such a good cause!!!
2 months ago
A heartfelt thanks for your generous support to a great cause Jason!
2 months ago
Anonymous gave $80.00.
Donated on behalf of Nicky, for Fletcher’s visit!
2 months ago
RONDA BROADBRIDGE gave $200.00.
Such a classy chassis - and the car ain't too bad either! Safe travel boys
2 months ago
Pamela Coyle gave $100.00.
Have a great rally Ben!
2 months ago
What a birthday present Pam! And that's after rolling up your sleeves to fish out parts for the jag from a wrecking yard! There is no end to your goodness!
2 months ago
Enzo Andreano gave $300.00.
I'm so impressed you're not in a Volvo
2 months ago
You are a beautiful man Enzo, and generous to a fault! We can't wait to hit the dirt with you in 7 weeks' time! Cheers Ben and Glenn
2 months ago
Omar Fuentes gave $100.00.
Enjoy the adventure GB!
1 month ago
MLS Financial gave $100.00.
All the best fella’s. Fingers crossed for a mechanically smooth rally. Michael Schembri
1 month ago
Fil Cerone gave $500.00.
Great cause Ben and Glenn. Hope the mankinis get a run. Stay safe and travel well!
4 weeks ago
Sakaja Kiendi gave $50.00.
Great cause! Good luck with the rally!
3 weeks ago
Cameron Spittle gave $145.00.
All the best Glenn - look forward to hearing the stories!
3 weeks ago
Joanne Ayrey gave $100.00.
Best of lucky!!
3 weeks ago
Mick Kidd gave $50.00.
Madness. Madness I say!
3 weeks ago
Erica Malliotis gave $100.00.
Good luck
3 weeks ago
Thomas Kelly gave $50.00.
Best of luck Glenn! Brilliant cause.
3 weeks ago
Tim Casey gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
michelle geale gave $50.00.
Best of luck legend! Cancer obviously very close to my heart, amazing effort!
3 weeks ago
Jon Francis gave $25.00.
Don't call the Shagwaah a Shitbox - show some respeck!!! Good luck!
3 weeks ago
Sharnie Mak gave $50.00.
Well done GB and good luck buds!
3 weeks ago
Karina Petty gave $100.00.
3 weeks ago
Jennifer McLean gave $50.00.
Go Glenn! Great cause, good luck, Jen :)
3 weeks ago
Dragan Bakic gave $50.00.
Looks like HoF worthy trip!
3 weeks ago
Lisa Clark gave $50.00.
I'm truly gobsmacked by this amazing vehicle transformation! Best of luck fellas.
3 weeks ago
Tanya Coates gave $100.00.
Always fun to see your creativity. Safe driving!
3 weeks ago
Kerry Paxton gave $250.00.
Your commitment to this cause is phenomenal guys. Go Team Emergency Blow!
3 weeks ago
Paul Shepherd gave $200.00.
Love your work, Ben and Glenn
3 weeks ago
Jason Broadbridge gave $100.00.
Such a wonderful cause which has unfortunately affected me and my family personally but thankfully the research undertaken saved my life and that of countless others.
3 weeks ago
Simone Mildren gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Tracy Reid gave $100.00.
Good luck Ben and team. Enjoy!
3 weeks ago
Kevin McDonald gave $100.00.
Best of luck and safe travels!
3 weeks ago
Tracey Faehrmann gave $50.00.
Have a great trip you legends. We will enjoy watching your journey. Can't wait to Rally with you in the future. Team Ted X
3 weeks ago
Kylie Foley gave $100.00.
Great job guys!! Drive safe
2 weeks ago
Julie Lewis gave $50.00.
Good luck- love this year’s car. Great cause as always and you guys are epic going in this charity fundraiser each year!
2 weeks ago
Duncan Davies gave $50.00.
2 weeks ago
Mitch Tourneur gave $50.00.
On ya GB!
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The Impact, Outcomes & Charity
Shitbox Rally is a dedicated fundraising event for cancer research with funds going to Cancer Council.
Cancer Council is one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia. We conduct and fund research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey.
Thanks to the community funds raised such as Shitbox Rally we can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.
$41 million over the past 13 years has been raised by Box Rallies to date, supporting ground-breaking projects such as:
- A research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers.
- A research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal.
- A research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
These projects wouldn’t be possible without your support.
