Goal $7,500
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2025 Winter
$10,966
Raised
146%
Our Story …

We are so grateful to have another opportunity to complete a shitbox journey on behalf of our friends and family, and help raise as much money for cancer research!

Our family and friends have been affected by lung, liver, breast, bowel and blood cancers, way too many to name but thankfully so much progress in cures from fundraising like this!!

We are committed to raising funds and awareness, all with a shitbox car and a good fun attitude!!!

Please donate, share, and follow our 2025 journey!!

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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: $2,340,721
target: $2,000,000
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7 months ago
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MELINDA IRELAND gave $500.00.
We would like to continue backing ourselves on this journey so the first donation is matching for last years rally :) So proud to be on this journey raising fun and havoc and doing it in honour of my family and friends, past and present
7 months ago
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<p>It appears that Shitbox Rally is turning our life upside down (according to our team picture for this site!! hahha)</p><p>All it takes is a small donation to help us get to our 2025 goal! Hoping to have as much fun as last years rally, sharing the word around the other side of Australia this time :):)</p>
7 months ago
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Catlie Mytton gave $50.00.
4 months ago
Thank you cuz!! It means the world to me to have your support (sorry for delay in this acknowledgement!!) Keep an eye out and make sure you think about joining me next time!!
4 months ago
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Sharne Woodley gave $100.00.
Yay you two 🙃
4 months ago
You are amazing
4 months ago
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Corporate IT Solutions gave $500.00.
God speed in the Wombat.
4 months ago
Dude, we are so very lucky to have your support, as always! Thank you
4 months ago
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Gerhard Joubert gave $200.00.
Looking forward to lots of photos. Have fun!!
4 months ago
Thank you so much
4 months ago
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Veronica Perkins gave $50.00.
A dollar for every lap around the sun. Can’t wait to see what this one has in store for you, V xx
4 months ago
Nawwww you are too kind, although I feel like I have done more laps than that hahahahhaaha Thank you, this one is going to be a ripper!!!
4 months ago
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Maryanne Caruana gave $100.00.
Wishing you both another great adventure xx
2 months ago
Thank you beautiful friend, we appreciate your support
4 months ago
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Ilana Austen gave $200.00.
You are both AMAZING! Travel safe on your adventure
2 months ago
Thank you to my adorable goddaughters - and their wonderful parents xx we will make you all proud!!
3 months ago
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Kumbelin Fox gave $50.00.
A birthday gift for you...& phil hahaha
2 months ago
Thanks Kumbia, your support means the world to us xx
3 months ago
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Notlob Mechanical Services Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
HAPPY 5OTH MEL!!! WE LOVE YOU HEAPS AND YOU TOO PHIL! LOVE HOWARD , KAYE AND KAIA
2 months ago
Thanks so much Kaye xx we really appreciate it!
3 months ago
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Kaia Fox gave $20.00.
I just really love you both!!! Love Kaia
2 months ago
Nawwww woof woof - thank you my favourite little Kaia, looking forward to giving you big hugs and a treat
3 months ago
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Jody n Nick Barnes gave $350.00.
Always helping others. Especially me. It’s payback. And such a great cause. ❤️
2 months ago
Thanks so mucn Kai and his parents ;) Thank you for always supporting us and I know we have plenty of bloopers that will keep you entertained on our journey lol
3 months ago
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Phil Driver gave $300.00.
Here we go again :) less than 4 months to go, I am backing us all the way to WA and back... hopefully without too many MacGyver moments and keep the car in one piece :D Thanks to everyone for your support. Phil
3 months ago
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Rebecca Carter gave $50.00.
I am sure you will have an amazing time!
2 months ago
Thanks Bec and team Carter
3 months ago
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Terri OLeary gave $50.00.
Go Team Driver…looking forward to following the journey
2 months ago
Thanks so much sis, we are looking forward to spending so much time stuck toghether in a small space hahahaha
3 months ago
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Ange Coren gave $20.00.
Great cause! Onya Phil!
2 months ago
Thanks for your support Ange, we really appreciate it
2 months ago
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Ian Harris gave $100.00.
Big effort Phil and Mel. Jealous as !! Ian H, aka Team The Acrapolis, SBR 2023 Newcastle to Townsville
2 months ago
Thanks Ian! We will miss you guys there, we got the Jag through some big moments so lets see if the tarago can do us proud!! Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Wendy Woodward gave $50.00.
Great cause. Hope all goes well. Have fun
2 months ago
Thanks mumma
2 months ago
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Chez Button gave $100.00.
Yahoo Mel and Phil have a cracking grand time and bless you for your efforts against this insidious cancer disease, too many exceptionally good friends have been lost to cancer.
2 months ago
Thanks Chez, we are absolutely looking forward to the trip, but the meaning behind it is way more important. Thank you for helping us to raise these much needed funds!
2 months ago
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Nicole Clark gave $10.00.
The photo did it for me! Well done Mel and Phil
2 months ago
haha Thanks Nic for your support, I am sure to find some cracking photos to update ;)
2 months ago
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Karen Rixon gave $20.00.
Good luck Mel and Phil - stay safe, drive safely and HAVE A BLAST - Best wishes, Kaz Rixon
2 months ago
Thanks Kaz!! We really appreciate your support and we will be making the most of the time out there on the road :)
2 months ago
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Ross Gray gave $100.00.
Keep on going
2 months ago
Thanks so much for your support Ross, we absolutely will keep on going .. and hope the car does too!!
2 months ago
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Scott Osborne gave $200.00.
All the best with the rally & fundraising.
2 months ago
Thanks Scott for your donation and support, we are looking forward to this rally!
2 months ago
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Allen and Mare Louise Cuttler gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Thank you so much for your support, you are incredibly generous and kind souls. Your committment to Phil's recovery has enabled us to stay in this rally so thank you
2 months ago
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Debra Taylor gave $100.00.
Have fun.
2 months ago
Thank you so much for your support Debra, we really appreciate your donation to this cause.
2 months ago
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TDDA QLD gave $200.00.
All the best, Alan & Glen
2 months ago
Thank you Alan and Glen for your donation, it is incredibly generous!
2 months ago
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Andrea Gripske gave $10.00.
2 months ago
Thanks so much Andy, we really appreciate your donation and support :)
2 months ago
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Adam Smith gave $200.00.
All the best, take a Toyota so you make it back home :)
2 months ago
Thanks Adam, if the Jag could make it, surely the Toyota Tarago can too?? :) Thank you for your very generous donation.
2 months ago
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Ricky Godbee gave $50.00.
God bless you all
2 months ago
Thank you Ricky, we are very grateful for your donation and support for this cause.
2 months ago
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Brandon Plank gave $30.00.
Good onya Phil…😀
2 months ago
Thanks Brandon for your support and donation :)
2 months ago
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Robyn Brown gave $100.00.
Thank you
2 months ago
Thank you Robyn for your very generous donation, we are very grateful for your contribution and support.
2 months ago
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Darren Lawson gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Darren for your support and donation :)
2 months ago
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Emily & Ivo Steele gave $20.00.
Good luck guys!!
2 months ago
Thanks Em and Ivo!! Appreciate your donation!!
2 months ago
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Kim Maxwell gave $10.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Kim for your donation and support!
2 months ago
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Dave Thompson gave $10.00.
A good cause, Phil
2 months ago
Thanks Dave, your donaation and support is greatly appreciated.
2 months ago
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Jason Taranto gave $100.00.
Let’s All make a difference, and have a check up with your Doc
2 months ago
Thanks Jason, it is a really important cause and we agree with you! Keep on top of your health!
2 months ago
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Andy Coles gave $20.00.
Good on you Phil
2 months ago
Thank you Andy, your support and donation is greatly appreciated.
2 months ago
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Kevin Wright gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Thanks so much Kev for your donation. As always you are very generous to us and we truly appreciate you, always!!
2 months ago
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Phil Chandler gave $20.00.
2 months ago
Thanks Phil, we really appreciate your support and donation!
2 months ago
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Beverley Walker gave $50.00.
Good on you Phil. Great cause.
2 months ago
Thank you Beverley,, your donation and support is greatly appreciated.
2 months ago
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Heather Eathorne gave $100.00.
Great cause
2 months ago
Thanks Heather for your donation and support to this worthy cause..
2 months ago
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Tammy Crowe gave $50.00.
From the Stadach’s
2 months ago
Thanks to the Stadachs for the generous donation and support for this cause.
2 months ago
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Steve and Maree Rowell gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Thank you so much Steve and Maree :) we are truly grateful for your donation and support.
2 months ago
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Chas Morell gave $50.00.
Have fun mate.
2 months ago
Thanks Chas, appreciate your donation and support!!
2 months ago
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Manda Murphy gave $100.00.
Have the best time Phil good on ya! Happy to support you and the cancer council! Lost too many family members best of mates to cancer! This will be an epic trip!
2 months ago
Thanks Manda, your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
2 months ago
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Dan Quinn gave $50.00.
Good on you. Lost my mum to cancer 47 years ago. We all forever miss our loved ones. Hope you raise a heap and congrats for a huge effort.
1 month ago
Thank you for your support. We will be taking every chance we get to shine a light on this cause and all our loved ones who have been affected by this disease. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Mauricio Coelho Emerenciano gave $50.00.
Hey Phill very keen to support this cause. Research is key for a bright future. Similar, too many friends and family members lost. Well done mate and all the best!
1 month ago
Thank you, we are very proud to be a part of this cause and raising funds for research. We thank you for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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John Lichy gave $100.00.
Well done. John and Anna.
1 month ago
Thank you for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Bennett Pow gave $60.00.
Go you good thing; all the best Ben & Jude Pow
1 month ago
Thanks for your support Ben and Jude. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Barbara Salmon gave $20.00.
Good luck Phil
1 month ago
Thanks Barbara! Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Burnie Burns gave $50.00.
Cant see you being a crank!!! Haha
1 month ago
Haha its a very fitting name for Phil! Thanks for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Tom Datson gave $30.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Tom for your support! Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Jamie Clem gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Jamie for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Jared Lawlor gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Jared for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Julian Egan gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Julian for your support! Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Amanda Weeks gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Amanda, appreciate your support Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Colin Bunter gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Col!! Appreciate your support Mel and Phil
2 months ago
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Stephen Miller gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Stephen for support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Sue Syms gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Sue, appreciate your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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Luke Neare gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Luke for your support. Phil and Mel
2 months ago
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EHD Concrete Sleepers gave $390.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Ange and James and EHD team. Welcome to Shitbox and officially our first sponsor for this rally. We really appreciate your support and encouragement on this rally. Looking forward to taking your business around Australia with us :):) Mel and Phil
2 months ago
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John Ireland gave $100.00.
Best of luck guys!
1 month ago
Thanks Dad!! See you in Darwin when we limp over the line :):) Love Mel and Phil
1 month ago
Thanks Dad!! See you in Darwin when we limp over the line :):) Love Mel and Phil
1 month ago
Thanks Dad!! See you in Darwin when we limp over the line :):) Love Mel and Phil
2 months ago
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Tash Neumann gave $100.00.
All the best with the trip mate. Cheers Tash and Shaz.
1 month ago
Thanks Tash for your support! Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Mary Blair gave $400.00.
Enjoy - Mum (Mary)
1 month ago
Big thanks to Mother Mary ;) we love you and thank you for your very generous donation. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Greg Amundsen gave $35.00.
1 month ago
Thanks so much Greg for your donation :) Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Ken Whittaker gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Ken for your donation. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Don Lawson gave $100.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Don for your generous donation and support for us on this rally. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Bruce Vernel gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Bruce for your support and donation. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Barb Hellsby gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Barb for your donation and support Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Ivan White gave $80.00.
1 month ago
Thank you Ivan for your generous donation and support. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Tui Cody gave $2.00.
Go Mel!
1 month ago
Thanks Tui!!!
1 month ago
Thanks Tui!!!
1 month ago
Thanks Tui!!!
1 month ago
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Grant Brown gave $30.00.
Have fun guys
1 month ago
Thanks Grant for your support! Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Anonymous gave $10.00.
1 month ago
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Curtis Forbes gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Curtis for your donstion snd support! Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Trent Lonsdale gave $500.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Trent for your very generous donation snd support! Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Paul Bergin gave $50.00.
Well done guys. It’s a great cause and I hope you have a fabulous time. It’s an amazing part of the country to be travelling through. All the best and safe travels.
1 month ago
Thanks heaps Paul! We are grateful to have a chance to be a part of this fundraiser and also get to travel and share our trip with everyone who supports us. Mel and Phil
1 month ago
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Bikram Singh gave $100.00.
Keep it up Phil nd mel great work 🤟🏻
1 month ago
Thanks Bikram for your donation and support. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Ann Dykstra gave $800.00.
1 month ago
Thank you so much Ann for your incredibly generous donation to this fundraiser, and the support for us. We hope to raise awareness and money for research and your donation and faith in us is very humbling. Phil and Mel
1 month ago
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Tina Joyce gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thank you Tina for your donation and support. Mel and Phil
1 month ago
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Glenn Lobban gave $500.00.
Have a fantastic time, while supporting such a great cause. Looking forward to hearing all about the adventure!
1 month ago
Thank you Glenn, this is an incredibly generous donation and we are very humbled! We are looking forward to sharing the drive with you, and don’t worry, I’ll provide plenty of blooper reels for you 😂 Phil and Mel
3 weeks ago
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Liam Andersson gave $20.00.
Great initiative Phil!
3 weeks ago
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Linda Wolfenden gave $20.00.
Yay guys, have fun, stay safe, we'll miss you Mel!!
3 weeks ago
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Carly Weaver gave $50.00.
2 weeks ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
2 weeks ago
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Melinda Ireland gave $318.50.
Raffle money raised from Sunshine Coast Council - with thanks to all those who contributed and to the prize winners, as well as businesses that donated the prizes :) Mel and Phil
1 day ago
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Paul Shew gave $200.00.
What an amazing adventure you will have on this rally. Such an important cause, you two rock! Drive safe and keep us updated as you travel. J, T, Z, W xxxx
1 day ago
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$1,320.00 was received
Offline Funds
21 hours ago
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Col Rowell gave $200.00.
21 hours ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
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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.

$50 million over the past 15 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.