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Recipients announced for The Kids’ Cancer Project’s latest funding grant round

07/07/2026

The Kids’ Cancer Project is pleased to announce the five successful recipients of its latest funding grant round, which will see $1.87 million invested in FY’27 into research to improve outcomes for patients suffering from low survival paediatric cancers.

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The Lasting Legacy of Generosity: The Late Ron Meyers

06/07/2026

One extraordinary act of generosity can change countless lives. Read how the late Ron Meyers' remarkable legacy will help fund pioneering childhood cancer research.

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The Kids’ Cancer Project Announces New Two-Year Partnership with epay ANZ

03/07/2026

The Kids’ Cancer Project are excited to announce a new two-year corporate partnership with epay, a collaboration that will help fund vital childhood cancer research across Australia.

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JR Integrated Services Partnership

01/07/2026

JR Integrated Services joins The Kids’ Cancer Project as corporate partner

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90km, 30 days, one powerful reason to do BETTER

27/06/2026

Take on the better challenge to walk or run 90km this September to help fund life-changing childhood cancer research.

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Rare Cancer Awareness Day: Closing the gap for childhood cancer

26/06/2026

On Rare Cancer Awareness Day, we explore why rarity creates inequity for children with cancer and how collaboration is helping drive research, access and hope for families across Australia.

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The personal connection inspiring Pestrol partnership

26/06/2026

For Andrew Fennell, Founder of Pestrol, supporting childhood cancer research is more than a corporate initiative. It is a cause close to his heart.

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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.