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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.

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Projects funded in FY19/20
19,856
Bears donated in FY19/20
$ 50,530,000
Donated to research
45
Scientists supported in FY19/20
27 yrs
Dedicated to fighting kids cancer
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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
  • Mar01
    Cupcakes 4 a Cure
  • Mar20
    Channel 7 Port to Pub
  • Apr01
    Lose Your Locks
  • Apr11
    The Canberra Times Marathon Festival
  • May05
    Corporate Golf Day

Cupcakes 4 a Cure

  March 01, 2021
  Australia wide

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. 

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Channel 7 Port to Pub

  March 20, 2021
  Perth, WA

The Channel 7 Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is an annual open water swimming event in Perth, Western Australia. The swim starts at Leighton Beach in Fremantle and finishes at Rottnest Island. Swim in the 19km or 25km to raise funds for The Kids' Cancer Project today!

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Lose Your Locks

  April 01, 2021
  Australia wide

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!

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The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

  April 11, 2021
  Canberra, ACT

The Marathon course takes you around Canberra's historic streets. You'll run a loop of Parliament to State Circle while raising money for our charity!

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Corporate Golf Day

  May 05, 2021
  St Michael’s Golf Club, Little Bay, NSW

Swing into action on Wednesday 5 May for our annual corporate golf day. Join us at the prestigious St Michael’s Golf Club for a round of golf, followed by a sit down meal and hear from The Kids’ Cancer Project CEO Owen Finegan. Email patrick@tkcp.org.au to learn more. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Latest News & Stories

In memory of Lenny

In memory of Lenny

February 28, 2021

A loving aunty shares how she's going to lose her locks for her darling Lenny. 

Facebook News Ban

Facebook News Ban

February 18, 2021

How the Facebook news ban affected The Kids' Cancer Project.

Baxter’s story: The continuing journey

Baxter’s story: The continuing journey

February 16, 2021

After beating leukaemia as a baby, Baxter and his family are still navigating the ongoing effects of his gruelling cancer treatment as he prepares for a new challenge.

Thank you so beary much!

Thank you so beary much!

February 12, 2021

Heart-warming social posts from parents whose children have received a The Kids' Cancer Project Bear. 

The struggle for survivors

The struggle for survivors

February 05, 2021

Life-saving treatment can cause its own health issues. Researchers are devising ways to remove the dark cloud from the silver lining. 

Sam Wakefield: Fundraising hero

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.

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James' story

When his mum rushed him to the emergency room on Good Friday in 2014, five-year-old James was taking Panadol and Nurofen, but still the pain in his head was causing him to scream in agony.

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