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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Why Research

Research shapes how we diagnose, treat, and improve the lives of kids with cancer. 87% 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%.

Read more about our research investment

 

Ways to Help

 

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.

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Latest News & Stories

Translating Research into Care: Celebrating the 10-Year Partnership of The Kids’ Cancer Project and ANZCHOG

10/02/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project knows survival starts with science, which is why, since 2015, the charity has supported ANZCHOG’s mission to fund research through clinical trials. As one of its first funding...

Neuroblastoma Awareness Week: Dr Katherine Pillman's research to improve diagnosis, treatment

07/02/2025
2-9 February 2025 is Neuroblastoma Awareness Week – a week-long campaign to raise awareness about neuroblastoma, the most common solid tumour found in children.

Dun deal: Australian Government commits $20 million to brain cancer research

06/02/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project-backed researcher, Professor Matt Dun, has become the beneficiary as part of a $20 million injection from the Australian federal government into childhood brain cancer...

Blue Sky Services are saying K’day to a better tomorrow for kids with cancer

05/02/2025
On 15 February, The Kids’ Cancer Project seeks to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer for K’day, coinciding with International Childhood Cancer Day.

New Funding Partnership Backs Innovative Paediatric Brain Cancer Treatment

03/02/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to have joined forces with five other leading philanthropic organisations to form the TarGeT Collaborative – a pioneering partnership which has been established to...

Your guide to all things K’day 2025

30/01/2025
K’day, which stands for Kids’ Day, is The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual double donation day, raising awareness and vital funds for childhood cancer research. We've got everything you need to know and...

Michaela’s Sun Run for research

28/01/2025
While there are many donors and fundraisers of The Kids’ Cancer Project who have been directly affected by childhood cancer, there’s also a strong community of those who support the cause out of...

K'day 2025: Millie’s milestones – from treatment, to remission, to smashing her fundraising goals

13/01/2025
When 13-year-old Millie Trustum grows up, she wants to be either a nurse just like her mother, or a chef, but Millie’s future wasn’t always so certain.

K'day 2025: How Rachel Edwards plans to change the lives of kids undergoing BMT

13/01/2025
Queensland nurse researcher Rachel Edwards knows first-hand the effects of severe treatments of children’s cancer, because she’s on the ground every day.
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