Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Autumn 2024
$32,600
Raised
326%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally Autumn 2024! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Adelaide to Perth.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead 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 as you can see with the Autumn 2024 rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.

These funds go to Cancer Council and 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.

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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.

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raised: $2,933,960
target: $2,000,000
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11 months ago
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Masterton Homes gave $5,000.00.
Make sure you charge your pacemaker before you leave
11 months ago
To The Team at Masterton Homes and the Family ,thank you so much for your generous donation .We hope the research can produce some effective results towards finding cures for this Disease .Many Thanks David Challis and Peter Thorburn
11 months ago
Thanks Dave Your generous donation gets us off the mark. All going to a good cause. Thankyou Dave Challis
11 months ago
Gerrys without the Pacemakers
Julie Howe gave $100.00.
My amazing cousin, Pete Thorburn, doing it again. Hope all goes well.
10 months ago
Hey Jules Thank you so much for the donation .Im humbled by the support we receive
11 months ago
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WELDING GUNS OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD gave $1,000.00.
10 months ago
Thanks Peter , Sunny and the Unimig Team for supporting us in this Fundraiser .
10 months ago
Thanks Peter , Sunny and the Unimig Team for supporting us in this Fundraiser .
5 months ago
Thank you Peter Alex and Charles sunny and the team for backing this cause
11 months ago
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christa Thorburn gave $50.00.
Have fun!
5 months ago
Thank you Critter for your donation .
11 months ago
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MyCar Auto Sales gave $1,000.00.
Wishing you all safe travels, fun & laughter. All for a good cause.
10 months ago
Thank you so much for sponsoring us again on the next Rally .We aim to raise funding for Cancer Research before it gets us but more importantly to help those who need a fix now
11 months ago
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Aerial Access Australia Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
For a great cause.
10 months ago
Thank you again Aerial Access , Mark , Richard ,Tamara and Sando for all your support
10 months ago
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Southern Cross Industrial Supplies gave $2,000.00.
10 months ago
Thank you again for all your generous support .We really appreciate your support
10 months ago
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The Stanton Collaborative gave $1,500.00.
10 months ago
Thank you so much for all your support Russel and Amelia Much appreciated
10 months ago
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Heavy Equipment Australia gave $500.00.
safe travels great cause
10 months ago
Thank you so much Fay and Richard The Falcon Ute lives to fight another day
9 months ago
Gerrys without the Pacemakers
Amber fire Services Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
Safe Travels !! From the Team at Amber fire Services
9 months ago
Thank you so much Team AMber Fire for getting behind us in our efforts to boost Cancer Research .
8 months ago
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Jim Brown gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Thank you so much Jim every bit helps .
8 months ago
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Graph-Pak Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
All the best! Tom Ralph.
8 months ago
Thanks Tom. So much more to do and it all takes kind donations like yours .Many thanks
8 months ago
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TFS gave $300.00.
8 months ago
Thank you so much Transport Freight Solutions .So much to do and every bit helps AND we got Donuts ! I love donuts !
8 months ago
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Cronulla RSL Memorial Club gave $500.00.
8 months ago
Thank you for all your help Natallie and Sue and the Board ,members and guests ,We have some epic people in the Shire , as we do our small bit to try and make Cancer a thing of the past one day ! ManyThanks Peter Thorburn and David Challis .
7 months ago
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Alltech gave $200.00.
Hold on to memories
7 months ago
Thanks Pete .Though times now so getting every dollar helps .Much appreciated .We soldier on .
6 months ago
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Allweld Services gave $1,000.00.
5 months ago
Thank you all at Allweld for your kind support with this cause again I might add.Much appreciated .
6 months ago
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Liberty Balloon Flights gave $300.00.
Make sure you take the toolbox!
5 months ago
Thanks you Nick ,its going to be very busy the first quarter of next year with Canberra and then Easter then the Shit Box rally and ANZAC Day .Ill need a tool box for sure .
6 months ago
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DENTAVISION PTY LTD gave $1,000.00.
DENTAVISION PTY LTD
1 month ago
Thankyou Sean your donation is much appreciated
5 months ago
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Harcor Security Seals Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Barbi, Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
Thanks Barbi, Your donation is very much appreciated
5 months ago
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Scope Air Conditioning Services gave $500.00.
5 months ago
Thanks Dave for your kind donation and again lets all see if we can find a cure .
5 months ago
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Universal Customs Brokers gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Hey Mil thanks for your kind donation to our ShitBox Team. It hits home as we lost a mate on the 13th (his Birthday ) and he and we all thought he had beaten it and a week later hes crook and then gone .
5 months ago
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Arcus Wire Group Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
5 months ago
Thank you David for all your support .So many people have Cancer
5 months ago
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Universal Customs Brokers gave $900.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Emilio, Your donation is very much appreciated
5 months ago
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John Hajje gave $500.00.
Go Panhead Pete…. RoadRat’s watching !
2 months ago
Good Morning JBH, im still getting over losing Johhno on his birth day .13th I recall .He went down hill real fast from being out on weekend leave to gone a week later .Only a couple of days apart with our Birthdays but a few years in annual terms . Thank you again for your donation and we are still scratching our way up to the total a few years ago thankfully .Hopefully those that come after Brett may enjoy newly discovered Treatments that work .
5 months ago
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Marshall Bus & Coach gave $100.00.
good luck Peter and team
5 months ago
Thank you for supporting our team in the April Shit Box Rally Pete and Laurel .SOOO Many people seem to be afflicted with one form of cancer or another and doing our little bit to raise funds for the Cancer Council to distribute to Research hopefully enables us to find cures and soon.
3 months ago
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Zoe Challis gave $50.00.
The best!
1 month ago
Hi Zoe What didnt Dad send you a thank you ? Well I will ! Thank you for your generous support in our endeavour to raise funds for more research into Cancer and its cures .Hopefully our efforts , which are substantial , are of some help .
3 months ago
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Scott Leacey gave $200.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Scott , Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
Thanks Scott , Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
Thanks Scott , Your donation is very much appreciated
3 months ago
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Ray Towers Carpets gave $500.00.
1 month ago
Thankyou Joan your donation is much appreciated
3 months ago
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Lions Club of Brunswick - Mullumbimby gave $500.00.
The Lions Club support you endeavour in the Rally. Good luck.
1 month ago
Thankyou Steven & The Lions Club your donation is much appreciated
2 months ago
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Howard Collins O.B.E. gave $500.00.
Pete and Dave all the very best - with you combined knowledge I know you will make it to the end and back again!!
2 months ago
Thanks H for your support again .Very much appreciated .
2 months ago
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Chris Burgett gave $200.00.
Safe trip guys
2 months ago
Thanks Chris for your support as always in so many ways .Much appreciated .
2 months ago
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Peter Vizzard gave $2,000.00.
Go PT!! Always looking out to help the other guy! We are behind you all the way. Judy and Peter
2 months ago
Peter V Oam and Judy thank you very much for your support as always .Keep well and talk soon .
2 months ago
Peter V Oam and Judy thank you very much for your support as always .Keep well and talk soon .
2 months ago
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Melanie Challis gave $200.00.
What a challenge!! Have fun!!
2 months ago
Thanks Mel and Dean for your donation to our rally efforts . It hits home when we lose a friend from Young who sucummbed on his birthday 13th Feb after a couple of years fighting it in both Canberra Hospital and RNS Sydney.He honestly thought he was cured a week before as he was out on weekend leave .One week and it all went down hill fast .
2 months ago
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Josh Thompson gave $500.00.
Good luck and have fun
1 month ago
Thankyou Josh your donation is much appreciated
2 months ago
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Max & Julie Abbot gave $500.00.
Max & Julie Abbot Good luck on journey
1 month ago
Thankyou Max & Julie your donation is much appreciated
2 months ago
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David Sly gave $500.00.
enjoy the trip
1 month ago
Thankyou David & Sly Bros your donation is much appreciated
2 months ago
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Structerre Consulting gave $300.00.
Wishing you a successful and safe journey to Perth. Good luck from the Structerre team.
1 month ago
Thankyou Structerre your donation is much appreciated
1 month ago
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Bill Zervos gave $500.00.
1 month ago
Well Basil Here we go again .Thank you so much for your generous support and you know why we do this and in whos memory we do this .Patty was taken way too young and for such a beautiful person , that was so switched onto healthy things ,it was just not right that she should fall to this insidious disease .
1 month ago
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Chris Milross gave $500.00.
In honour of the great work of Redkite in “the other side of cancer”
1 month ago
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Chris Milross gave $500.00.
In honour of the great work done by The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse - excellent compassionate hope-filled care, founded in research and innovation, in a place of teaching and leadership
1 month ago
Thanks Chris, Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
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DUTEC DIAGNOSTICS PTY LTD gave $500.00.
Hi Peter Go luck on your Journey, make sure to check the aircon in the Ute before you head off. Stay safe. Cheers Dutec Diagnostics team.
1 month ago
Thanks Michael, Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
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Republic Freight Systems Pty Ltd gave $250.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Barry, Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
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Independent Wholesale Welding Supply gave $200.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Wei, Your donation is very much appreciated
1 month ago
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candice thorburn gave $50.00.
money towards the tinny you may need to do this
1 month ago
Thankyou Candice
1 month ago
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Tyrepower Ballina gave $350.00.
Good luck fellas.
1 month ago
thanks Jason donation much appreciated
1 month ago
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Santa Anita PTY gave $300.00.
Its too late to say 'Don't do anything foolish'. Take extra undies and good luck.
1 month ago
good on you Phil much appreciated
1 month ago
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Alexander Tropeano gave $100.00.
Good luck
1 month ago
thanks bro much appreciated
1 month ago
thanks Alex Much appreciated
1 month ago
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Alice Fisher gave $50.00.
Great cause. Good luck Uncle David.
1 month ago
thanks Alice donation much appreciated
1 month ago
thanks Alice donation much appreciated
1 month ago
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Martin Tabone gave $500.00.
Have a safe trip, wonderful to see the work you all are doing for such a great cause
4 weeks ago
Thankyou Martin for your kind donation & Support
4 weeks ago
Thankyou Martin for your kind donation & Support
4 weeks ago
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Lynne & Frank Kelly gave $50.00.
4 weeks ago
Thankyou Lynne & Frank for your kind donation and support
4 weeks ago
Thankyou Lynne & Frank for your kind donation and support
4 weeks ago
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Rolf Behrens gave $200.00.
Good luck Peter and Dave. Hope your travels are safe and you make it back in one piece. Rolf and Deb
4 weeks ago
thankyou Rolf & Deb your contribution is much appreciated
3 weeks ago
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Dianne Wiils gave $100.00.
Proud of you Dave have a fun time away.
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Di & Kerry for your donation and support Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Theresa Jacobson gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Theresa & John For your donation & support.
3 weeks ago
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Belinda Whitelock gave $200.00.
Have fun guys… thanks for giving up your time for a wonderful charity!
3 weeks ago
Thanks Belinda & Gary Your donation & support is much appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
Thanks Belinda & Gary Your donation & support is much appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Darren Watson gave $50.00.
Stay safe. Have fun
3 weeks ago
Thanks Bob your donation & support are much appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Bangalow Auto Centre gave $100.00.
All for a great cause ! Burvills
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Paul & Michele for your donation and Support Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Paul & Michele for your donation and Support Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Tess Martin gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Thanks Tess & Steve for your donation & support Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Cherie Harden gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Thanks Cherie For your donation & support it is greatly appreciated
3 weeks ago
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Liz Powditch gave $50.00.
All the best Dave.
3 weeks ago
Thanks Liz yes we have Moonshot along for the ride, thankyou for your donation & support Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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J&M Bashforth & Sons gave $500.00.
All the best, hope the old falcon holds in!
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Luke & John and the Bashforth Families for your donation & support it is greatly appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Dorothy Morrison gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Thankyou June Your donation & support is appreciated. Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
Thankyou June Your donation & support is appreciated. Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Brewhouse Group gave $100.00.
3 weeks ago
Thankyou to you Rick and your family & The Brewhouse Group for your kind donation and support it is greatly appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Gav and Dee Farrell gave $100.00.
3 weeks ago
ThaNks Gavin & Dee for your kind donation & support it is much appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Sharon Buckley gave $200.00.
3 weeks ago
Thankyou Sharon and George for your donation & support, it is greatly appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Andrew Sams gave $200.00.
2 weeks ago
Thankyou Andrew for your kind donation and support it is much appreciated Peter & Dave
2 weeks ago
Thankyou Andrew for your kind donation and support it is much appreciated Peter & Dave
3 weeks ago
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Gregory Gover gave $100.00.
2 weeks ago
Thankyou Greg for your kind donation and support it is much appreciated Dave & Peter
3 weeks ago
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graham millar gave $100.00.
bloody thorburn
2 weeks ago
Thankyou Andrew for your kind donation and support it is much appreciated Peter & Dave
2 weeks ago
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Matt Tropeano gave $50.00.
2 weeks ago
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Rafael Zickar gave $100.00.
Great Cause , Drive well and have a ball
2 weeks ago
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Kerry Cameron gave $20.00.
Good on you , safe travels
2 weeks ago
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Conveyancing Plus gave $100.00.
Go Uncle Dave!! Xx
2 weeks ago
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Rob Marr gave $100.00.
Excellent work
2 weeks ago
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Garry and Donna Hughes gave $50.00.
2 weeks ago
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Nita Marr gave $23.00.
Fun & adventures for a great cause - well done Gerry's!
2 weeks ago
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Geoff Morrison gave $100.00.
2 weeks ago
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Bradley Stemp gave $50.00.
Go Dave
2 weeks ago
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Greg Atkins gave $200.00.
Hey Pete and Dave. You're both making a great effort. Good on you cousin Pete. And Dave, there's a Garden Island in Perth too. Keep safe both of you. Greg & Anne Atkins.
2 weeks ago
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Candice Thorburn gave $17.00.
2 weeks ago
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Gene & Lawrence Trim gave $50.00.
Well done David and Peter, a great experience for a very very worthy cause.
1 week ago
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Kody Shute gave $35.00.
Good luck boys. Gotta love raising money for a good course
1 week ago
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Anonymous gave $25.00.
1 week ago
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Tim Whitney gave $30.00.
1 week ago
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Jamana pty ltd gave $100.00.
Well work the effort
Team Sponsors
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.