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

9,334
Bears donated in FY25

$ 76 million
Committed to research

53
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%.

Read more about our research investment

 

Ways to Help

Signature Events

Bear Program

Become a corporate partner

Fundraise for us

Make a Donation

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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.

Write a Book in a Day

June 1

Better Challenge

1-30 September

Spring Golf Day (NSW)

September 19

The Long Lunch (QLD)

October 10
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Latest News & Stories

These familiar Fellows have some updates!

08/09/2025
Your continued support of The Kids’ Cancer Project has helped us commit over $76 million to research in the last 30 years.

An irregular coincidence in a regular giving town

08/09/2025
Stuart has been building his impact with us for years. He didn’t know that his neighbour was too!

The lasting impact and legacy of Lisa's late son

01/09/2025
Nearly two decades have passed since two Christy kids underwent cancer treatment in tandem. Their mum, Lisa, says one saved the other.

Thanks to you, we're seed-funding survivorship

01/09/2025
This is how your generosity helped pave the way for a Federally- funded post-treatment program for childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

WOTSO get moving ahead of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

28/08/2025
2025 is set to be the biggest year ever in WOTSO’s long association with the Better Challenge, the major fundraiser for The Kids'​ Cancer Project, which supports vital scientific research into better...

The plumbers: How The Kids’ Cancer Project helps research flow freely

26/08/2025
The translational research pipeline may sound like a complicated concept, but it's essential in taking ideas from a lab into the everyday lives of kids with cancer.

The Kids’ Cancer Project named official Charity Partner of Sydney Lunar Festival 

20/08/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to confirm it has been named as the official charity partner of the City of Sydney’s Sydney Lunar Festival, giving the charity a lofty platform at high profile...

Esteemed trio confirmed as new Research Advisory Committee members

05/08/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to announce the confirmation of three new members to its Research Advisory Committee.

Once a writer, now a coordinator, Clare’s inspiring the next chapter of students

28/07/2025
Finding a team coordinator who was once a writer for Write a Book in a Day is rare. To have found one that co-authored a Best Book is even rarer.
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