Fundraising & events

Join us so we can help kids with cancer sooner

Let's raise funds together and make a difference

Whether you want to dress up, bake a difference, or just go crazy you can be a community champion by fundraising with The Kids' Cancer Project. We'll support you every step of the way in whatever you choose to do.


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Cupcakes 4 a Cure

Bake a difference for childhood cancer research all year long! Sell your fresh baked cupcakes at a morning or afternoon tea at your school, workplace or just between friends to raise funds for the bold research needed to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for childhood cancer. 

1 January - 31 December Australia wide Learn more
Jan01

Lose Your Locks

Clip, cut or chop your hair! Shaving your head or getting a short crop is a great way to show solidarity for kids affected by cancer and to fundraise for childhood cancer research. You can Lose Your Locks as an individual or grab your mates and make this a team challenge!

1 January - 31 December Australia wide Learn more
Feb29

Canberra Times Marathon Festival

Whatever your goal, Canberra’s fast and scenic course is the perfect place to put your training efforts to the test. Run to support The Kids' Cancer Project and cross the finish line knowing you are making a difference to childhood cancer research.

Sunday, 07 April Canberra, ACT Learn More
Apr07

Pirate Day

Dress up like a pirate, bring your treasure, and raise money for kids' brain cancer research. The ship is pushing out again on Friday 17 May 2024 but you can register any date that suits you and your crew. Registration opens soon.

17 May 2024 Australia wide Register now
May17

Runaway Noosa Marathon

Escape to world famous Noosa for a weekend filled with sunshine and good times. With a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap course set in the heart of Noosa township, you can conquer this course all while making a difference for childhood cancer research.

Saturday, 25 May 2024 Noosa, QLD Learn More
May25

Write a Book in a Day

You can write a book for kids in hospital and transform their day by transporting them to another time, place or even dimension through the power of your imaginative words and pictures! 

June 1, 2024 Anywhere Learn more
Jul01

Brisbane Marathon Festival

One of the most historic events on the Queensland running calendar, Brisbane's only marathon distance running event is back for 2024. Run in support of The Kids' Cancer Project and raise money for childhood cancer research.

Sunday, 02 June 2024 Sunday, 02 June Learn More
Jun02

The Better Challenge

Express your interest for The Better Challenge 2024!
As many as 90% of the kids who survive will develop one or more chronic health conditions. This September we want to help them feel BETTER. Run, walk or roll 90km and help raise money for research into BETTER treatments, BETTER care and BETTER outcomes. You’ll be helping to create a BETTER future for kids with cancer.

1-30 September, 2024 Sydney, NSW Learn more
Sep01

NIKE Melbourne Marathon Festival

Join thousands of others and make a difference as you run, jog, wheel or walk your way through the city streets, passing iconic Melbourne landmarks before finishing with a lap of honour around the MCG’s hallowed turf to help make a difference for kids with cancer. 

13 October, 2024 Melbourne, VIC Learn more
Oct13