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. 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%.

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Ways to Help

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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.

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Latest News & Stories

The life and times of Col Reynolds

06/01/2025
A wrong turn while driving a coach kickstarted Col Reynolds’ journey to find a cure for childhood cancer.

2024 closes with best-ever Christmas for a Cure

20/12/2024
The Kids’ Cancer Project was proud to celebrate its most successful Christmas for a Cure event ever in 2024 – raising $630,000 for childhood cancer research thanks to the incredible generosity of...

You can help researchers do better for kids with leukaemia like Roxy

11/11/2024
In just five hours, four-year-old Roxy went from a routine visit to the dentist to being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 18 months on, and with Roxy on the road to recovery, mum...

The Long Lunch attendees amazed by the strength and ingenuity of guest speakers

24/10/2024
Fortitude Valley’s The Calile Hotel set the scene for the 2024 rendition of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s The Long Lunch in QLD – and as you can imagine, there wasn’t a guest left unmoved by the powerful...

How a little dinosaur helped Rory through his biggest battle

14/10/2024
Rory is your typical five-year-old. His hobbies include wrestling, playing in the dirt and tormenting his brother. He’s a loveable little guy and he and his three siblings are a constant source of joy...

How Deni overcame a brain tumour to help kids in need

14/10/2024
Those of you who have been along for the ride these past few years may remember Deni Atkinson, who featured in our 2016 Spring newsletter.

Kenny Ip: Utilising neuroscience for drug development

14/10/2024
Dr Kenny Ip, a molecular neuroscientist at the Children’s Cancer Institute, has carved out a career of note in a relatively short timeframe. In an eight-year period, he has released some 20...

With perfect weather comes the best Golf Day ever!

08/10/2024
Our 2024 NSW Golf Day is officially our greatest to date, raising over $100,000 for vital kids’ cancer research!

Bromic goes big for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

08/10/2024
Bromic’s Better Challenge came to an end last week after an incredible month of fundraising, donating over $35,000 to The Kids’ Cancer Project for childhood cancer research.
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