Welcome to The Kids' Cancer Project

We are an independent national charity supporting childhood cancer research. Since 1993, thanks to strong community support, we have been able to contribute tens of millions of dollars to scientific studies to help children with many types of cancer.

Our mission is to support bold science that has the greatest chance of clinical success to improve childhood cancer treatments. Our vision is to see a one hundred per cent survival rate for children with cancer while eradicating the harmful impacts treatment can bring.

Projects funded in FY19/20

21,419 +

Bears donated in 2019

$ 50,530,000

Donated to research

Scientists supported in FY19/20

26 yrs

Dedicated to fighting kids cancer

111194

People have pledged support to end childhood cancer.

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Let's raise funds together

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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Upcoming Events

Jun01

Write a Book in a Day
Sep12

Crazy Hair & Sock Day
Sep24

Pirate Day
Oct18

City2Surf
Oct18

Be a Pineapple World Record

Write a Book in a Day

June 01, 2020

Australia wide

Write a Book in a Day is a competition for students in years 5 to 12 and adult writing groups. Teams of up to ten write, illustrate and publish a book in 12 hours.

Crazy Hair & Sock Day

September 12, 2020

Netball Associations across New South Wales

The Netball NSW Crazy Hair & Sock Day is Saturday 12 September, but Netball Associations can choose any date in their fixtures calendar to wear their loony locks and silly socks. Not a netballer? You can still join TEAM CRAZY and raise awareness and funds for children's cancer research by hosting a Crazy Hair & Sock Day.

Pirate Day

September 24, 2020

Australia wide

Dress up like a pirate, bring your treasure, and raise money for kids' brain cancer research. The ship is pushing out again on Thursday 24 September but you can register any date that suits you and your crew.

City2Surf

October 18, 2020

Sydney, NSW

The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac has raised over $40 million since 2008 when the fundraising tally was first recorded. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this amazing event!

Be a Pineapple World Record

October 18, 2020

Sydney, NSW

Join the Blue Bottle swarm, and be ONE FINE-APPLE, in creating the WORLD'S LARGEST HUMAN PINEAPPLE! We are attempting to smash the current Guinness World Record for 'The Largest Human Image of a Fruit' of 250 people. There is no limit to how many people can join!

Why Lose Your Locks? Everyone’s got a different story

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.

Behind the science: Associate Professor Josh McCarroll

July 12, 2020

The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. This researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to change that.

Melbourne Cup business luncheon

July 07, 2020

The Kids' Cancer Project host business leaders for Melbourne Cup charity luncheon.

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!

Behind the science: Kids’ cancer research dynamic duo

June 16, 2020

Dr Raelene Endersby and Professor Nick Gottardo, co-heads of the Telethon Kids Institute’s Brain Tumour Research Team, have been kicking goals together for a decade.

Isla's Pirate Day

June 16, 2020

When your precious daughter is one of only 21 people in the world with a particular type of cancer, science is everything. One mum is doing all the fundraising she can to help make a difference.

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The night that changed everything

Good Friday in 2019 did not live up to its name for mum Serina Peries and her baby daughter Amelia, although it would later be confirmed that Serina’s actions were likely the difference between her daughter living and dying that night.

Read Amelia's story