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Stepping up: Why the Better Challenge is the ultimate workplace initiative

19/06/2026
Looking for a simple way to boost workplace wellbeing and strengthen team culture while also making a genuine difference in the lives of children with cancer? The Better Challenge is helping organisations across Australia do exactly that.
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The competition uniting hundreds of communities and thousands of writers to make a million-dollar difference

18/06/2026
From big city sites to small regional schools and from public classrooms to independent colleges; from primary school students discovering the joy of storytelling to senior students, one thing continues to unite tens of thousands of young Australians every year – The Kids’ Cancer Project’s Write a Book in a Day competition.
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Betta confirmed as naming rights partner for Better Challenge

11/06/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to welcome Betta and BSR Group on board as the naming rights partner for its annual fitness fundraising campaign, Better Challenge.
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Eye-patches with a purpose: Why our community support Pirate Day and The Kids’ Cancer Project

10/06/2026
Discover why workplaces and communities across Australia get involved in Pirate Day, raising vital funds for childhood cancer research through The Kids' Cancer Project while making a meaningful difference for children and families affected by cancer.
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See the latest childhood cancer research projects you could be involved in

07/06/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project funds 53 research projects across Australia, with many of them requiring help from families and patients who have experienced treatment for childhood cancers.
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Pirate Day 2026 proves community spirit is a treasure worth celebrating

05/06/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual Pirate Day fundraising campaign has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community, creativity and generosity, with supporters across Australia raising more than $52,000 to help fund vital childhood cancer research.
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Every step counts: What is the Better Challenge and why you should do it

03/06/2026
The Better Challenge, powered by Betta, is a community fundraising challenge that encourages Australians to get active for 90km during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September – all while helping to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research.
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The Kids’ Cancer Project and Children’s Cancer Institute Australia launch Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award

26/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project and Children’s Cancer Institute Australia are pleased to today announce the launch of the Josh McCarroll PhD Excellence Award.
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The impact of a bequest, and how your gift Will make a difference

23/05/2026
Leaving a bequest to support The Kids’ Cancer Project is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give, and that's certainly been the case for one of our most recent donors.
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A sector-wide solution to a worldwide problem: The Roadmap to 100% survival for kids with cancer

23/05/2026
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to be an ongoing partner with the Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Mission – a collaborative initiative bringing together government and non-government partners with a shared vision to improve outcomes and experiences for children, adolescents and young adults with cancer.
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Building Betta outcomes for kids with Westinghouse sale

22/05/2026
Betta and Westinghouse’s support of The Kids’ Cancer Project in March have delivered a tangible impact for kids with cancer, raising $6600 for childhood cancer research.
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River-plank: The Sydney school setting a world record to raise funds for brain cancer research through Pirate Day

19/05/2026
Riverbank Public School and The Kids’ Cancer Project have joined forces to make an impact on childhood cancer – helping to raise thousands of dollars by setting a new world record as part of the charity’s annual Pirate Day fundraiser.
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