Lace Up for a Cure: Join The Sun Run 2024 and Make Every Step Count! December 20, 2023 We are thrilled to see the much-anticipated Sun Run is returning for 2024! A radiant fun run along the spectacular Northern Beaches coastline from Dee Why to Manly Beach in Sydney.
Owen Finegan’s 2023 Highlights December 19, 2023 As we approach the holidays, come celebrate milestones and highlights with us!
Tangalooma Island Resort - Supporting kids’ cancer research, one whale at a time December 06, 2023 Since 2013, we’ve been honoured to have the support of the wonderful Tangalooma Island Resort.
Diamond netballer and osteosarcoma survivor socking it to sarcoma March 16, 2023 Two driven young women have raised over $200,000 to support pioneering Australian research into childhood cancer.
A life saved by science March 08, 2023 Orlando beat the odds thanks to a clinical trial of a new treatment.
Say K'day! February 01, 2023 K’day is a special day to bring workplaces, schools, families and communities together to have fun, reconnect and most importantly, raise awareness and funds.
Super Sentis – Brisbane Company Takes on Write a Book in a Day Challenge January 31, 2023 A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Sentis for taking part in the challenge, and of course for raising $900 to help support research into more effective treatments for childhood cancer.
Owen Finegan’s Christmas Message 2022 December 14, 2022 Over the twelve days leading up to Christmas, we will be celebrating some of our incredible community and partners, by looking at the impact they are helping us make on childhood cancer.
Case study | Serco Facilities Management August 30, 2022 Serco Facilities Management (formerly Facilities First Australia) have partnered with The Kids’ Cancer Project since 2018 providing incredible support throughout various fundraising initiatives most notably, the annual national Write A Book In A Day competition.
12-Year-old writes her own book! July 12, 2022 12-Year-old Shivani writes her own book to help kids with cancer
Imogen’s Lose Your Locks Story March 10, 2022 Six-year-old Imogen lost her locks to raise money for childhood cancer research.
BLD wrap up 2021 October 22, 2021 Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
Blue Bottle family refuses to give up October 17, 2021 A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
Australia, you did BETTER than imagined! October 12, 2021 Stats incredible! The Kids’ Cancer Project thanks all who got involved in The Better Challenge 2021.
Captain Australia’s Big Walk September 27, 2021 Superhero up for science and support Captain Australia’s Big Walk as he treks the East Coast with nothing but the essentials.
Better for Bradley September 06, 2021 Tanya and her family are going the distance in The Better Challenge for her son Bradley and kids just like him.
Vote for our local heroes August 10, 2021 Meet two finalists in the Westfield Local Heroes community grants program who are helping kids with cancer!
Generosity is good for you July 05, 2021 Experts say that giving regularly is all part of a healthy lifestyle.
Zayden’s unbe-leafable fundraiser July 01, 2021 Five-year-old entrepreneur Zayden is learning the joy of helping others through fundraising with his own little business.
The Kids’ Cancer Project launch signature event June 23, 2021 The Better Challenge is a new fundraising campaign to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.
Marathon effort to raise money for research June 01, 2021 Chris is making a marathon effort for kids' cancer research, after a late-night phone call turned his family's world upside down.
Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids May 08, 2021 Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity.
Baking a difference May 06, 2021 Get your mixing bowls at the ready and bake a difference for childhood cancer research!
7 fundraising ideas for pre-schoolers April 30, 2021 Whether you’re after an easy or ambitious fundraiser for your little ones, we’ve got ideas and expert tips.
This crazy team is helping kids with cancer April 27, 2021 Players, umpires, coaches, support crews and fans will unite throughout the 2021 netball season as “Team Crazy”.
Marathon effort to raise funds for cancer research April 22, 2021 Anastassia's childhood cancer diagnosis inspired her to join the Gold Coast marathon this July.
Thousands of authors fund vital kids’ cancer research April 12, 2021 Learn where the money goes from the annual Write a Book in a Day competition.
Reno’s hair-raising fundraiser April 08, 2021 Reno White only needed to look as far as his own head to help kids with cancer.
Cancer fight goes by the book April 02, 2021 School students are making preparations for their favourite fiction frenzy.
Donating in memory of your loved one March 25, 2021 Making an ‘in memoriam’ donation is a powerful way to remember someone special.
Fundraising flower power! March 08, 2021 When a WA mum came to appreciate the power of science, her fundraising powers blossomed.
A challenge like no other March 03, 2021 Tasmanian Mum Jodi is taking on an epic trek for an epic reason.
In memory of Lenny February 28, 2021 A loving aunty shares how she's going to lose her locks for her darling Lenny.
Sam Wakefield: Fundraising hero February 01, 2021 Running 100 kilometres to raise money for medical science is just the beginning for this powerfully driven cancer survivor.
A project with powerful purpose December 21, 2020 One mum’s little idea is resulting in hundreds of happy faces on kids with cancer.
Important information about fundraising December 19, 2020 The funds you raise will go towards the best science to discover cures for children’s cancers.
10 of our favourite fundraising ideas December 11, 2020 We count down the best ideas for how you can raise funds for kids' cancer research.
A toy bear drive for kids with cancer November 27, 2020 You get two chances to make a meaningful difference when you take part in The Kids’ Cancer Project Toy Bear Drive.
The gift of giving November 25, 2020 What are the types of gifts that can be left in a Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project?
Funding treatments that create a better quality of life November 24, 2020 Craig, a 46-year-old childhood cancer survivor, shares the heroic reason he is paying it forward.
“As a parent, it really is just a living hell.” November 20, 2020 Tania is using her art to make a difference for children with cancer – even while her beloved daughter has tragically run out of options.
A gift that can change lives November 15, 2020 Leaving a gift in your Will to a favourite charity might be one of the most important things you ever do.
Look who had the write stuff in 2020! November 12, 2020 Here we run down all the stats of the annual national competition that has kids writing for a reason.
Leaving a gift in your will November 09, 2020 Ensuring everything is in order, from both a personal and legal view, is essential when creating a will that covers your best intentions.
Even cows can raise money for kids’ cancer research November 08, 2020 Here's how a Tathram community creatively raised funds to help children with cancer.
A matter of words November 07, 2020 Whether you call it a ‘gift’ or a ‘bequest’, what matters is getting the wording right in your Will.
A close cut for an extraordinary cause November 02, 2020 Many say that nothing good comes out of a bottle of whisky. Gary Gorst begs to differ.
2020 Team Blakely November 01, 2020 As part of this year’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Danny Simpson committed to dying his beard a different colour every week!
Sue's will October 29, 2020 “I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
2020 Bloody Long Day wrap October 21, 2020 Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
Superkids Superheroes Scooter Challenge 2020 September 08, 2020 This is the fifth year a Superhero family in WA are tackling an impressive 600-kilometre scooter challenge for kids with cancer.
Investing in impact September 02, 2020 When one of our volunteers realised the impact of our work, she generously gave to make a big impact in return.
High Tea for a High Cause 2020 September 01, 2020 It’s that time of year again when the Weir family bakes their socks off in preparation for their annual ‘High Tea for a High Cause'!
My Birthday Teddy to help kids with cancer August 20, 2020 During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, My Birthday Teddy™ is donating $5 for every My Birthday Teddy sold to The Kids’ Cancer Project.
Mark's bloody long day August 14, 2020 This September, Mark Pacey is taking on a 24-hour continuous ultra triathlon to raise funds for kids with cancer.
Why Lose Your Locks? August 06, 2020 Two women share their very different paths to becoming big fundraisers for Lose Your Locks.
Set sail for Pirate Day 2020 July 17, 2020 Australia are you set to embrace your inner buccaneer to support of kids with brain cancer this September?
One crazy team for kids with cancer July 15, 2020 This September, the NSW netball community will unite as Team Crazy for Crazy Hair & Sock Day.
Ten top tips for fundraising! July 03, 2020 Fundraising can be a daunting task, so we've spoken to our fundraising professionals who are only too happy to share their expertise.
The inspiring mums fundraising with their muscles June 29, 2020 Brayden (pictured far right) inspired his mum, Kat, and her friend, Alana, to take on the Reps for Research challenge!
Lauren loses her locks for kids with cancer May 01, 2020 There will likely be several benefits to having no hair, netballing legend Lauren Moore smiles. There’s the fact that she’ll save money on shampoo.
Family devastated by kids’ cancer attempt record March 05, 2020 You can join the de Kort family as they form a giant human pineapple in a bid to enter the Guinness Book of World Records!
Pirate Day 2020 Announced February 21, 2020 Australia are you set to embrace your inner buccaneer to support of kids with brain cancer this May for Brain Cancer Action Month?
The fundraising super school! February 18, 2020 How OneSchool Global took out the top four team fundraising spots for Write a Book in a Day - all while producing excellent educational, teamwork and literary results.
Defending champs do it again! January 10, 2020 For the second consecutive year the Green Valley Vipers won Best Book Primary School NSW/ACT in the Write a Book in a Day competition. So what’s their secret?
Superkids Superheroes 2019 December 16, 2019 "Kids fighting cancer are the real superheroes," says West Australian dad who wanted to raise money for kids with cancer in a completely unique way.
High Tea for a High Cause 2019 December 12, 2019 When Sarah and Josh Weir were told in 2013 that their daughter Evie had cancer, they were overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness and despair.
Celebrating community spirit December 10, 2019 We take a look back at 2019 and celebrate the community spirit that raised awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, plus we take a peek at 2020 and how you can get involved.
The beat goes on strong December 05, 2019 Revellers at Brisbane's Brews, Bites and Beats event raised $7,500 on a night that was described as being full of laughter and hope with only a few tears.
Engineering students race for a cure December 01, 2019 Having raised more than enough for their project, Pegasus Racing Team generously donated $382 to The Kids’ Cancer Project to help the 950 children diagnosed with cancer in Australia every year.