Beary happy stories

Your Impact 2026

01/09/2026

Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.

Smartways Logistics are helping to bring more comfort to children with cancer this Bear Giving Day

31/08/2026

This year, in support of Bear Giving Day, Smartways is helping make this impact go even further by generously matching these donations, helping us make more of an impact.

A small bear can make a big difference

20/08/2026

For a child facing cancer treatment, hospital can be an overwhelming place. That's why a little comfort can make all the difference.

How a trio of bears helped the McCabe's through their darkest time

11/05/2026

For the McCabe’s, The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Bear program helped all of them through their toughest chapter. The famous plush toys brought rare smiles and joy while their youngest daughter, Charli, underwent cancer treatment, and have leant on the support from the charity’s donor community to see them through.

Donate a bear this Easter: Why children with cancer like Boyd need your help

16/02/2026

Friends will find you in different parts of your life. Some you grow up with, others come along when you least expect, and some arrive when you need them most. For Boyd, his Sammy Superhero Bear arrived in his life at his hour of need.

Kelly needs you to deliver a bear to a friend in need this Christmas. This is why

13/10/2025

During cancer treatment, there will be days on end where a parent doesn’t see their child smile. Relief is rare, but a bear often brings it, especially at Christmas.

Your Impact 2025

01/09/2025

Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.

How Angelia’s band of bears helped her through her toughest battle

30/04/2025

If you were wanting to witness the effect a bear from The Kids’ Cancer Project has on a child with cancer, look no further than five-year-old Perth local, Angelia.

The tale of Bobby and his bunny

24/02/2025

Sometimes friends find you when you least expect. That’s what happened with Bobby, who found his best pal, Funny Bunny when receiving treatment.

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 for his parents, Jen and Ben Hillery.

Jamie's cuddly companions

26/08/2024

Jamie loves life, especially when it’s full of teddy bears! His cuddly companions are an important source of support, having been gifted by generous donors at a time when he needed them most.

How you’re helping kids with cancer overcome loneliness

05/02/2024

When Ellalee’s daughter, Maia, was diagnosed with ALL, she prepared as best she could for the difficult journey ahead. Here, she opens up about the loneliness Maia faced during her cancer, and how the kindness of people like you has given her daughter a reason to smile during the hardest time of her life.