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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Corporate social responsibility | The key to success

19/04/2021
Philanthropic corporate social responsibility has taken centre stage in the business landscape – and for very good reasons.
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KBC360 | Primary caregiver Suzannah Taylor

14/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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  • Families

Ava's Pirate Day

13/04/2021
After Ava's tragic passing from DIPG, Mum Vanessa reveals what Pirate Day means to her.
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Thousands of authors fund vital kids’ cancer research

12/04/2021
Learn where the money goes from the annual Write a Book in a Day competition.
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  • Research News

CONNECT-1903: New trial for kids' brain cancer

09/04/2021
Aussie kids first in the world to access new international clinical trial for deadly brain tumours.

Reno’s hair-raising fundraiser

08/04/2021
Reno White only needed to look as far as his own head to help kids with cancer.
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Cancer fight goes by the book

02/04/2021
School students are making preparations for their favourite fiction frenzy.
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Case study | SAS Data for Good

30/03/2021
A fully immersive partnership. Learn how SAS, the leader in analytics, unlocked significant enhancements to fund scientific research projects to help more children with cancer.
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World-first clinical trial for sarcoma

26/03/2021
Sydney researchers are testing whether an existing medication could be repurposed to treat sarcoma.
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Donating in memory of your loved one

25/03/2021
Making an ‘in memoriam’ donation is a powerful way to remember someone special.
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Home or hospital – the choice is yours

22/03/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project Bear Program delivers teddy bears and other soft toys all around Australia. 
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Case study | Lorraine Lea - a personal connection

18/03/2021
Family and community at the core. The challenge for Lorraine Lea was to find a charity that supported research to find cures to achieve zero deaths of kids from childhood cancer.
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Chemo with fewer side effects may be on the way

15/03/2021
A discovery by scientists at IMB's Centre for Pain Research may give some future cancer patients relief. 
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Types of CSR programs

14/03/2021
There are many avenues to choose when deciding on a Corporate Social Responsibility program that best fits your company culture.

Announcement: Set sail on Pirate Day 2021

11/03/2021
Let’s turn the tide on brain cancer this Pirate Day!

Fundraising flower power!

08/03/2021
When a WA mum came to appreciate the power of science, her fundraising powers blossomed.

A challenge like no other

03/03/2021
Tasmanian Mum Jodi is taking on an epic trek for an epic reason.

Archer's story

01/03/2021
Chemotherapy with fewer side effects is urgently needed for kids with cancer.

In memory of Lenny

28/02/2021
A loving aunty shares how she's going to lose her locks for her darling Lenny.

Turning the tide on kids' brain cancer

23/02/2021
These pirates are investigating an exciting new immunotherapy for kids diagnosed with brain cancer.

UPDATE Behind the science: Dr Rachel Conyers

20/02/2021
An update on research identifying kids at risk of developing debilitating cardiac aftereffects from cancer treatments.
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Behind the Science: Improving brain cancer survival outcomes

30/11/2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.

Winners of $2.6M in grants announced

01/10/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announce the winners of the FY22 grant round

Solving the problem of unacceptable toxicity in treatment

05/10/2021
When is the long-term toxicity of cancer treatment too great, and what can be done? Associate Professor Rachel Conyers is part of a team providing the answers.

Adelaide's story

13/10/2021
Hope lies in research for children like Adelaide, living with the debilitating side-effects from cancer treatments.

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.