The Kids' Cancer Project
Survival starts with science.
There are many ways you can contribute or get involved.
The Kids' Cancer Project funds vital scientific research to develop better treatments for all children with cancer.
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Donate a cuddly friend to a sick child
... or take one home
Hospital can be a scary time for a child, but you can give them a soft toy so they never feel alone or afraid during their treatment. Or purchase a cuddly companion for yourself or a loved one, knowing the funds contribute to the science of curing cancer.
Partner with Us
Future Cure lets you direct your donation to specific research projects and follow the impact of your donation in childhood cancer research.
Leave a legacy
No gift is too small to have a meaningful and lasting impact on the future of childhood cancer research.
Fundraising
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.
Upcoming Events
See our full events calendar or subscribe for updates.
Fundraising Highlights
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May19Pirate Day
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Jun01Write a Book in a Day
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Jul01Cupcakes 4 a Cure
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Aug01Crazy Hair & Sock Day
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Jan01Lose Your Locks
Crazy Hair & Sock Day
August 01, 2023
Netballers, sports clubs, workplaces and schools are all uniting to join TEAM CRAZY!
Write a Book in a Day
June 01, 2023
A fun, creative and collaborative competition for students in years 5 to 12 and adult writing groups.
Pirate Day
May 19, 2023
Dress up like a pirate, collect treasure, and raise money for kids' brain cancer research in May.
Host an Event
You Can Make a Difference!
We are so grateful when ordinary people in the community hear our urgent plea and act by stepping up to help raise money for childhood cancer research. You can make a difference too, and you'll be surprised at how easy it can be.
The bear that shows people care
In hospital with her seriously ill three-month-old son, one mum was given a comforting sense of support from, of all places, a teddy bear.
Latest News & Stories
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The Better Challenge: Hugo’s comeback took a team. Now he’s challenging others to help fight cancer.
09/07/2024
When a rugby-mad youngster was given a life-altering medical diagnosis, he learned the true value of a team.
The Better Challenge: Funding exercise oncology research
09/07/2024
As we gear up for the Better Challenge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Dr David Mizrahi reveals the magic of movement in kids’ cancer recovery, and the power of your donations in enabling greater...
Rare Cancers Awareness Day
26/06/2024
The treatments and drugs used for adults are not directly transferable to children, and there are no obvious behavioural preventions like giving up smoking or staying out of the sun. By definition,...
Blue skies ahead: Inside The Kids’ Cancer Project and Blue Sky Services’ budding partnership
24/06/2024
Blue Sky Services, a national award-winning cleaning business, is one such company who has partnered with The Kids’ Cancer Project to commit to our mission of finding 100% survival rate for children...
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Smashing the glass ceiling in the name of children’s cancer research
01/07/2024
The Kids' Cancer Project builds lasting bonds with many of its dedicated corporate partners through diverse initiatives, but for Express Glass it was a facilities management event that laid the...
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and The Kids’ Cancer Project is partnering with like-minded organisations to fund pioneering sarcoma research.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and The Kids’ Cancer Project is partnering with like-minded organisations to fund pioneering sarcoma research.
Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bone and tissue. For...
City2Surf for The Kids' Cancer Project
20/05/2024
Ready to lace up your running shoes for the City2Surf? Fundraise for The Kids' Cancer Project in your run and combine fitness, fun, and fundraising in one unforgettable experience.
Nourishing The Fighter for The Kids' Cancer Project
Leila Davies, inspiring mother and author, is taking on a huge challenge in aid of The Kids’ Cancer Project, walking from Victor Harbor to Melbourne starting June 1st 2024. We had the honour of...
Funding secured for Interfant-21 clinical trial
15/05/2024
Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) has had a very poor prognosis and survival has not improved significantly over the last two decades, with an event-free survival rate of less than 40%. The...