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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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Research News

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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Community, News

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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Community, News

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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Research News

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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Community, News

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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Community, News

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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News, Research News

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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News, Case Study

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.