Survival starts with science

The Kids' Cancer Project funds vital scientific research to develop better treatments for all children with cancer.

Our dream is for no child to die from cancer.

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429
Projects funded since 2005

11,815
Bears donated in FY24

$ 75 million
Committed to research

57
Scientists currently engaged

30 years
Supporting kids' with cancer
 

Why Research

Research shapes how we diagnose, treat, and improve the lives of kids with cancer. 86% of childhood cancer patients now survive thanks to research, some of which we’ve funded, but we won’t stop until that number reaches 100%.

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Ways to Help

Signature Events

Bear Program

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Fundraise for us

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Col Reynolds Fellowships

The Col Reynolds Fellows are a cohort of Australian researchers' intent on improving the lives of kids with cancer. All 24 fellows have been selected by The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Research Advisory Committee to investigate all areas of childhood cancer. 

Read more about the Col Reynolds Fellowship Program 

 

Upcoming Events

Join us at one of our upcoming events, or create one yourself!

Your involvement all leads to more funds raised for vital scientific research for kids with cancer.

The Long Lunch (NSW)

May 9

Pirate Day

16 May

Write a Book in a Day

June 1

Winter Golf Day (QLD)

June 13

Latest News & Stories

Ten highlights for ten years: Kokoda

25/04/2025
I don’t think anything can prepare you for the Kokoda Trail. A 96-kilometre walking track situated through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea.

Ten highlights for ten years: The Bus Trip

23/04/2025
The opportunity to join our Founder, Col Reynolds, on a one-month bus journey from Townsville to Tasmania and back to Sydney as CEO was an amazing experience.

Ten highlights for ten years: Advocacy and awareness

18/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project was founded on a promise made by one man who vowed to never give up until every child survives cancer with minimal or no long-term effects. Col Reynolds OAM is that man.

Angelia's adversities: Why Andrew fights for better treatments

17/04/2025
Andrew Le Verde can recall the details of his daughter Angelia’s ordeal with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia on a whim, but there’s one part he’d like to forget.

Ten highlights for ten years: Our 30th birthday celebration

11/04/2025
2023 marked The Kids’ Cancer Project’s 30th anniversary. Founded by one man in 1993, it is a charity-wide mantra that one person can make a difference. Over the three decades, the committed support of...

Ten highlights for ten years: Research

09/04/2025
In the first of CEO Owen Finegan's ten highlights for ten years, we look at what we've achieved in the research sector during his decade-long tenure.

In his Owen words: Finegan's ten years as The Kids' Cancer Project CEO

07/04/2025
Throughout my life, I’ve always felt lucky, of that there’s no question. I felt it throughout my rugby career, but after ten years working at The Kids’ Cancer Project, I’ve now got no doubt.

Donor community goes above and Beyond for kids’ cancer research

04/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is ecstatic to announce that a total of over $27,000 has been raised for childhood cancer research via Beyond Bank’s Double Donation fundraiser!

Heartfelt hospital visit brings perspective for Swifts trio

03/04/2025
NSW Swifts players Sarah Klau, Grace Nweke and Paige Hadley were on hand last week for a tour of the Children’s Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) at Westmead Children’s Hospital, giving the trio the chance...

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