News & stories
Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
A toy bear drive for kids with cancer
27/11/2020
You get two chances to make a meaningful difference when you take part in The Kids’ Cancer Project Toy Bear Drive.
- Community
The gift of giving
25/11/2020
What are the types of gifts that can be left in a Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project?
- Community
A gift that can change lives
15/11/2020
Leaving a gift in your Will to a favourite charity might be one of the most important things you ever do.
- Community
Leaving a gift in your will
09/11/2020
Ensuring everything is in order, from both a personal and legal view, is essential when creating a will that covers your best intentions.
- Community, Families
Even cows can raise money for kids’ cancer research
08/11/2020
Here's how a Tathram community creatively raised funds to help children with cancer.
- Community
A matter of words
07/11/2020
Whether you call it a ‘gift’ or a ‘bequest’, what matters is getting the wording right in your Will.
- Case Study
Case study | Multiply CSR investment
03/11/2020
Matching appeal with a twist.
Discover the who, what, where an how of The Kids' Cancer Project first matching appeal that raised close to $2 million in just 61 days.
- Community
Sue's will
29/10/2020
“I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
- Case Study
Case study | The Bromic Go Kart Derby
19/10/2020
Team building for good.
Covid didn’t curb Bromic’s desire to give back. A key objective for their fundraising activity was to maintain community spirit among employees, suppliers and customer partners.
Australian businesses multiply impact on life-saving research
30/09/2020
Australian businesses have supported The Kids' Cancer Project by committing funds as part of the charity’s most ambitious fundraising initiative.
Your Power Pledge Update
30/09/2020
We are getting closer to discovering kinder more effective treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.
"He's alive today because of medical science."
28/09/2020
Baby Eli has beaten the odds to reach his first birthday. While his parents celebrate every breath he takes - they can’t relax yet.
Impact report: Inspirational increase in clinical trials
25/09/2020
Your donation has helped save lives. In 2015, The Kids' Cancer Project pledged $1 million to grow clinical trials that help Aussie kids with cancer.
Impact report: Defying relapsed neuroblastoma
23/09/2020
Hard-to-treat relapsed neuroblastoma will soon be a diagnosis of the past as scientists get closer to refining a new treatment regime.
RAMS continues its support for life-saving research
22/09/2020
RAMS Financial Group have committed much-needed funding and business support to assist in childhood cancer research projects.
QBE Foundation helps multiply impact
17/09/2020
The insurance giant continues to support life-saving scientific research for children with cancer.
Big Bids for Kids 2020
16/09/2020
COVID threw a few curve balls this year and many annual events were postponed or rescheduled.
Kids’ cancer research benefits adult cancer therapy
11/09/2020
Sometimes kids’ cancer research paves the way to effective treatment and new therapies for all.
Family owned business helps kids with cancer
10/09/2020
Australian business, Lorraine Lea has donated more than $29,000 for scientific research to help children with cancer.
Superkids Superheroes Scooter Challenge 2020
08/09/2020
This is the fifth year a Superhero family in WA are tackling an impressive 600-kilometre scooter challenge for kids with cancer.
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Call for investment in life-saving science
06/10/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project seeks major investment for its seasonal matched giving appeal.
Australia, you did BETTER than imagined!
12/10/2021
Stats incredible! The Kids’ Cancer Project thanks all who got involved in The Better Challenge 2021.
CJ's story
26/10/2021
The raw reality of kids’ cancer treatment can leave parents with ongoing scars.
Blue Bottle family refuses to give up
17/10/2021
A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
BLD wrap up 2021
22/10/2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
Better for Bradley
06/09/2021
Tanya and her family are going the distance in The Better Challenge for her son Bradley and kids just like him.
Better medulloblastoma treatments urgently needed
20/09/2021
The devastating impact of childhood brain cancer is recognised every September as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Captain Australia’s Big Walk
27/09/2021
Superhero up for science and support Captain Australia’s Big Walk as he treks the East Coast with nothing but the essentials.
Love for Lexie
08/09/2021
Lexie's family honour a promise they made to her - to celebrate her life every day.
Real world hopes for lab research
08/09/2021
Dr Kotecha aims to establish a full circle, with lab research translated back to the bedside.
Ambassador profile | Michael Milton OAM
04/08/2021
Michael’s left leg was amputated when he was nine years old due to cancer. His lived experience is helping him to help others.
My Birthday Teddy & The Kids’ Cancer Project
06/08/2021
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month collaboration between The Kids’ Cancer Project and My Birthday Teddy™.
FY2022 Grant Round Open
09/08/2021
Applications for medical research grants through The Kids’ Cancer Project are now open.
Vote for our local heroes
10/08/2021
Meet two finalists in the Westfield Local Heroes community grants program who are helping kids with cancer!
Cooper's story
15/08/2021
After spending many long days and nights in hospital, the Pacey family are advocates for change.