Goal $50,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2025 Winter
$50,372
Raised
101%
Our Story …

Finnish Ambassador Arto Haapea and his partner/ co driver Steven Morton will set out from Perth on 19 June in their blue Toyota Camry Sportivo - Happiest Car in the World - on an expedition to reach Darwin by the 28th. The journey across Australia's wild outback will be a celebration of an important cause; as a cancer survivor himself, Arto wants to make the most of this opportunity to do some good while having fun along the way.


But this is also about bringing our cultures together. As Finns, rallying is in our DNA. Whether out on track or the outback, we bring the spirit of SISU to every challenge with the kind of resilience only a Finnish winter can produce – and the audacity of a sauna-loving nation. During the rally, we aim to share the quirkier side of Finland with the parts of Australia that we would never ordinarily reach. With some luck, and hopefully the help of some fellow Finns (we are looking at you Valtteri Bottas), we will make new friends along the way and showcase what Finland is all about.


Please join this endeavour and contact our team to see how you can be part of an incredible journey. And please, donate!

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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.

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3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Metso Australia Pty Ltd gave $5,000.00.
Go Arto and "Happiest Car in the World" Team! It's a wonderful cause and this will give you a close-up view of our great Australian outback. We are very impressed you are doing this without any a/c! All the best on this adventure from your friends at Metso.
3 months ago
Thanks a million, Team Metso, for so generously supporting the good cause and our team! 🫶
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
SALT Catalyst gave $500.00.
Hyvä Arto - onnellista rallia!
3 months ago
Thank you Elina! Your support and cheering is much appreciated.
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Vaisala Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Good luck Arto. A great cause top support.
3 months ago
Thank you Rob and Team Vaisala for that great support! We look forward to collaborating with you on this journey.
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tiina Sihvola gave $100.00.
I'm so jealous, red dust everywhere. I have lost a brother and sister (both who loved rally driving) to cancer and am a survivor myself so wonderful cause and what a fun way to do it
3 months ago
Thank you Tiina - much appreciated!
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $66.00.
Significant cause - Kiuru’s!
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Erjs Kollias gave $100.00.
Good luck and fly that Finnish flag high!
3 months ago
Thank you Erja - your support and cheering are much appreciated! Will do my best :)
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Elena Grigorieva gave $25.00.
Go, Arto, go!
3 months ago
Thank you, Elena!
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
MDD Developments Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Mark for supporting, much appreciated!
3 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Jouni Juntunen gave $100.00.
Good on ya, Arto! I would love to participate in the rally myself, but I will be in Finland when it is happening. Good luck and cheers, Jouni from Gold Coast
2 months ago
Thank you Jouni for the support! Great to know you'll be there in spirit. Hope all is well in the Gold Coast.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tuire Karaharju-Huisman gave $50.00.
The best cause, the best team, the best driver - Just fantastic Arto and team Finland! Keep that Finnish flag flying high while supporting a great cause!
2 months ago
Thank you Tuire for supporting our team!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Alexandra Neovius gave $100.00.
Heja Arto!
2 months ago
Thank you Alexandra, your support is much appreciated!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Risto Haataja gave $20.00.
Wish you all the best
2 months ago
Thank you for your support!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Satu Teppo gave $200.00.
Good luck with the rally Arto, it'll be an amazing adventure I am sure! Thank you for raising funds for such an important charity.
2 months ago
Thank you Satu for all your support, much appreciated!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Vesa Pekkarinen gave $100.00.
Nappi lautaan ja hymy huuleen.
2 months ago
Kiitos Vesa! Näillä eteenpäin.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Latitude 66 gave $5,000.00.
2 months ago
How generous is that! Thanks a million Grant and the Latitude 66 team - your support means a lot!
2 months ago
How generous is that! Thanks a million Grant and the Latitude 66 team - your support means a lot!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Michelle Kosonen gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Michelle for your support!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Greg & Jody Robertson gave $50.00.
Onnea Arto! From Team Wiener Wagon, see you on the winter rally, you will love it!
2 months ago
Thank you for your support, Greg and Jody!
2 months ago
Thank you for your support, Greg and Jody!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Daniel Graham gave $200.00.
In memory of Tony Graham, two-time entrant in the Shitbox Rally. As grandfather to three Finnish granddaughters, he would have loved your participation! Onnea matkaan Arto ja Happiest Car in the World -tiimi!
2 months ago
Thank you so much Daniel for your support! Kiitos paljon 🫶
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Andrew Godkin gave $200.00.
In memory of our dear friend Tony Graham, twice a shitbox rallier. Tony fought cancer courageously and was an inspiration to many. With family in Finland Tony would be proud of the HCITW. Godkin family.
2 months ago
Dear Godkin family - thank you very much for your generous support! Best wishes!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Jane Graham gave $1,000.00.
In loving memory of Tony This donation is made in memory of my husband, Tony, who we lost to cancer. Tony proudly participated in two Shitbox Rally tours, raising a substantial amount for the Cancer Council — a cause that remains close to our hearts. We are now connected to Finland through our son, daughter-in-law, and our three beautiful granddaughters, and it feels incredibly special to support Finland’s entry in this rally. Tony would be cheering you on all the way. With gratitude and love, Jane xx
2 months ago
Dear Jane, thank you very much for that touching message, and for the warm & generous support! We will be flying the flag high for Tony! Warm regards, Arto
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
WorkSec gave $3,000.00.
2 months ago
Thank you, Team WorkSec, for your incredible generosity and all the good wishes! Your support makes the Happiest Car in the World even happier!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Lou Canning gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Lou! Your support is very much appreciated. Have a great weekend ahead!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Derek Yip gave $80.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Derek! Great to have your support for this endeavour.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Joanna Elfving-Hwang gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Kiitos Joanna! Your support is much appreciated.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $100.00.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Kaija Mattila gave $100.00.
Kaasu pohjaan ja turvallisesti perille! Hurraa ja menox. Arto🇫🇮💪🏼👍❤️mm
2 months ago
Kiitos Kaija! Your support to our team is much appreciated.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Robert Gordon gave $200.00.
Hope you survive the rally, no ice and snow but lots of sand and dust. Well done and good luck Bob Gordon
2 months ago
Thank you Bob for your generous support in all its forms! Much appreciated.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tor Stendahl gave $100.00.
Pidä lippu korkea korkealla!
2 months ago
Kiitos Tor tuestasi, yritetään! 🇫🇮🇦🇺
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Raakel Haapea-Liimatainen gave $50.00.
Mukavaa reissua. 🥰
2 months ago
Kiitos paljon 🥰
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
North Trade Partners Pty Ltd gave $50.00.
In support! Sending the happiest car in the world safely to destination and for the good cause 💪🏼🚙💨☀️🇫🇮✨🇦🇺
2 months ago
Kiitos Anssi - thank you very much for your support!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tarja Saastamoinen gave $100.00.
Kiitos! Thank you for participating, I am donating in memory of my parents Jukka and Anja Saastamoinen.
2 months ago
Thank you Tarja for your support, much appreciated!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Liina Hollo gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Kiitos tuestasi!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Noora Salo gave $200.00.
Good luck and have fun! Nooa Salo
2 months ago
Kiitos tuestasi, thank you for your support!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Yvonne Edgren gave $50.00.
Heja Arto!
2 months ago
Tackar, thank you!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Pekka Laitinen gave $100.00.
Tsemppiä!
2 months ago
Paljon kiitoksia!
2 months ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $50.00.
Have a blessed adventures
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Shane Jolly gave $50.00.
On behalf of all the Park Hyatt Canberra Team, we wish you a safe drive, limited breakdowns and all the fun you can wish for! Best regards, Shane General Manager
1 month ago
Thank you Shane for supporting our team!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Jano A Crema gave $50.00.
Hello Arto, good luck on what i suspect will be an amazing adventure. It's incredible to think that you will get to see parts of Australia that most Aussies don't!
1 month ago
Thank you Jano for supporting our team, much appreciated!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Rory and Eva Medcalf gave $200.00.
Fantastic to see Finland and Australia together in this good cause. Here’s to the happiest car in the world.
1 month ago
Thank you Rory and Eva for the generous support! Looking forward to celebrating the Finnish-Australian spirit & connections!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Ilari Kallio gave $100.00.
Hyvää rallia sulle!
1 month ago
Kiitos Ilari, arvostamme!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
KONE gave $3,000.00.
1 month ago
Thank you Marek and Team KONE for that generous support for a good cause! Much appreciated.
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tobias Schubert gave $100.00.
Hi Arto, I wish you luck on this adventure, and what a great cause! Toby Schubert
1 month ago
Thanks Toby for the great support for our team - much appreciated!
1 month ago
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<p>Come meet the Happiest Car in the World and support a great cause!&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>📅 Sunday May 4th | 🕚 11am–2pm | 📍&nbsp; Embassy of Finland, 12 Darwin Ave, Canberra</p><p>🌭 Sausages, merch, drinks &amp; good vibes – all for a great cause!</p><p>💛 Every dollar raised goes to Cancer Council&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>Please register at https://www.lyyti.in/happiestcarintheworld_fundraiser&nbsp;</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Kippis gave $3,000.00.
1 month ago
Thank you so much Miselle and Team Kippis for your generous sponsorship! It means a lot to us 🙏
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Tuire Karaharju-Huisman gave $20.00.
Onnea matkaan, upea romuralli edessa!
1 month ago
Thank you Tuire!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Reupena J Matauiau gave $100.00.
All the best Ambassador!
1 month ago
Thank you so much for the support, Reupena!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Belgian embassy gave $50.00.
Good luck
1 month ago
Thank you, Michel!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Nils Hedberg Grimlund gave $30.00.
1 month ago
Tack Nils!
1 month ago
Tack Nils!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Robert Basford gave $100.00.
Good luck Arto & team hope you have a fun safe race from Perth to Darwin, cheers from Outi & Ada & Robert in Braddon
1 month ago
Kiitos, Thank you, Outi, Ada and Robert 🙌
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Nikolas Stuerchler gave $100.00.
Have a great trip Arto! Best, Nikolas & Barbara
1 month ago
Thank you Nikolas & Barbara, much appreciated 🙏
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Mathew Graham gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thank you Mathew! 🙏
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Maximo Gowland gave $100.00.
Go Arto!!! All the way to Darwin. Best of luck!!
1 month ago
Muchas gracias, Maximo! Your support is greatly appreciated 🙏
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Mathew Graham gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks again, Mathew!
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $5.00.
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Kaisa ja Mikko Seppälä gave $100.00.
Upeaa, että olette mukana! ❤️ Mahtavaa ja ikimuistoista reissua teille! 🤩
1 month ago
Kiitos Kaisa ja Mikko mahtavasta tuesta! ❤️
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Minna Huotari gave $50.00.
Have fun taking in the wonders of the outback !
1 month ago
Thank you Minna for your support! 🙌
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $500.00.
尊敬的屎箱大使与同伴: 加油! 此致 敬礼! 香槟之旅
1 month ago
Happiest Car in the World
Normet gave $5,000.00.
4 weeks ago
Thank you Mark and Team Normet for that incredibly generous support for our team! Much appreciated 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
4 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Santa Claus Foundation gave $691.00.
4 weeks ago
Thank you Santa Claus Foundation for joining us on this exciting journey! 🙌 Santa Claus will no doubt spread happiness to everywhere we go 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
4 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Alan Short gave $200.00.
Good luck to Arto & Steven, Have a safe journey and enjoy the ride. Wendy & Alan
4 weeks ago
Thank you Wendy and Alan for generously supporting our team! Much appreciated 🙏
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Nokia gave $5,000.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you, Team NOKIA, for that very generous support for our team! It means a lot to us 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anita Newman gave $50.00.
Good luck boys x
3 weeks ago
Thank you Anita for your support to our team! 🙏
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Valtteri Bottas gave $777.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you #VB77 - your support means so much for our team 🙏🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $25.00.
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Matt Heffernan gave $100.00.
Good luck Arto
3 weeks ago
Thanks heaps Matt! Your support is highly appreciated 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Rebecca Oncken gave $50.00.
💛Send it
3 weeks ago
Thank you Rebecca for supporting our team 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Susanne Cowdery gave $50.00.
Always up for improving Finnish/Australian relations and for such a worthy cause. Good luck!
3 weeks ago
Thank you Susanne for your support! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Ely Carter gave $50.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Ely for your valuable support 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Richard Mills gave $50.00.
Just send it
3 weeks ago
Thank you Richard - we'll do our best to just send it 😅
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Grae Vine gave $30.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Grae for your support!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Les Sharpe gave $50.00.
Give it heaps, pedal to the metal 😂
3 weeks ago
Thanks Les, will try my best! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Thank you Les for your support! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Lee-Anne Feddema gave $20.00.
Safe journey..thanks for the link Valtteri😊
3 weeks ago
Thank you Lee-Anne!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Samuli L gave $26.00.
Kyllä lähtee
3 weeks ago
Kiitos Samuli!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Damon Young gave $10.00.
Enjoy the ride!☮️💜
3 weeks ago
Thanks Damon!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Anonymous gave $5.00.
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Dennis Isaak gave $20.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Dennis!
3 weeks ago
Thank you Dennis for your support!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Matthew Lees gave $500.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Matthew for so generously supporting our team! Much appreciated 🙏🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Kaye Searle gave $50.00.
Go team Finstralia. Find a cure.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Kaye for supporting our team! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Aaron Miles gave $20.00.
When Valteri says do something.... you do it!! Go team Finstralia!!!
3 weeks ago
Thank you Valtteri for your support!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Laura Mathews gave $100.00.
Lykkyä pyttyyn Arto!
3 weeks ago
Kiitos paljon Laura tuestasi! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Russell Beard gave $100.00.
Go Steve and Arto! Question: will the car still be happy when the first navigation issues arise? ;) May you stay firmly on track.
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Steven & Michelle Riddell gave $20.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you for your support!
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Wärtsilä gave $1,000.00.
3 weeks ago
Thank you, Team Wärtsilä, for your generous support! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Michael Emond gave $50.00.
Arto and Steve, I'm looking forward to hearing of the adventures (not misadventures!) of your trip. Have fun and wishing you no wrongs turns! Cancer Council is such a worthy cause, well done.
3 weeks ago
Thank you Michael for your support!🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Marc Ablong gave $200.00.
Go well Team Finland
3 weeks ago
Thank you Marc for your generous support to our team! Much appreciated 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
3 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Milla Palacio gave $100.00.
Tsemppiä koitokseen!
3 weeks ago
Lämmin kiitos Milla tuestasi tiimillemme! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
2 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Brett Lindstrom gave $50.00.
Stay on the left side!! :-)
2 weeks ago
Thank you Brett for supporting our team! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
2 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Kuva Space gave $4,992.00.
2 weeks ago
Thank you so much Team Kuva Space for generously supporting us! Greatly appreciated! 🇫🇮🫶🇦🇺
2 weeks ago
Happiest Car in the World
Pontus Melander gave $50.00.
Best of luck!
1 week ago
Tackar Pontus - thank you for supporting our team!
1 week ago
Happiest Car in the World
Jani and Veronica Salovaara gave $100.00.
Drive safely Arto and Steve!!!!
1 week ago
Thank you Jani & Veronica for supporting our team for a good cause!
1 week ago
Happiest Car in the World
Jani and Veronica Salovaara gave $100.00.
1 week ago
Happiest Car in the World
Louise Hyland gave $100.00.
1 week ago
Happiest Car in the World
Olli Mustonen gave $1,000.00.
Arto bring it home - what a fantastic initiative. All the best, Olli
1 week ago
Happiest Car in the World
VENLA resell+relove gave $100.00.
Go Team Finland! Love what you’re doing with the Shitbox Rally — powering across the country in the name of a great cause and giving old cars a second life. We’re big believers in recycling too… just happens that ours are clothes, not cars 😄 Cheering you on every bumpy corner of the way! TEAM VENLA resell+relove
4 days ago
Happiest Car in the World
Peter Hartcher gave $100.00.
For the audacity of sauna lovers! Just what they need in the Top End - saunas!
1 day ago
Happiest Car in the World
Shannon Hick gave $100.00.
Rally hard Ambassador Haapea and co-driver Steven! You’re going to have the most amazing, unforgettable journey. Safe travels, from one Team Moonshot co-driver, and forever Buddy Group 12 member, Shannon (Autumn Rally 2024)
1 hour ago
Happiest Car in the World
Ideia Partners gave $3,000.00.
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.