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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Greater purpose: The secret to business success

24/08/2021
The people from law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley don’t do fundraising by halves.

Cooper's story

15/08/2021
After spending many long days and nights in hospital, the Pacey family are advocates for change.

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!

FY2022 Grant Round Open

09/08/2021
Applications for medical research grants through The Kids’ Cancer Project are now open.

My Birthday Teddy & The Kids’ Cancer Project

06/08/2021
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month collaboration between The Kids’ Cancer Project and My Birthday Teddy™.

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.

Significant support for seed-funded research

30/07/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project had the foresight to initiate and fund the C4 Group.

Anti-cancer drug shows promise

07/07/2021
Funding from The Kids' Cancer Project has led to an exciting discovery of a new generation drug to help children diagnosed with brain cancer. 

Attcall announce charity partnership

06/07/2021
The earthmoving, excavation and demolition business has commited to support bold scientific research to help kids with cancer. 

Generosity is good for you

05/07/2021
Experts say that giving regularly is all part of a healthy lifestyle. 

Zayden’s unbe-leafable fundraiser

01/07/2021
Five-year-old entrepreneur Zayden is learning the joy of helping others through fundraising with his own little business.
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Big bids help kids with cancer

30/06/2021
Businesses and individuals alike got behind The Kids’ Cancer Project’s end of financial year online auction making it a roaring success!
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Case study | Attcall Civil Contractors

28/06/2021
Driving a brighter future for kids with cancer. This small family-owned business has been touched by cancer in its many forms and have now chosen to support kids' cancer research using all their resources.

Behind the Science: Professor David Thomas

24/06/2021
This oncologist and researcher shares the motivations behind his significant work in the development of AYA oncology.

The Kids’ Cancer Project launch signature event

23/06/2021
The Better Challenge is a new fundraising campaign to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.

Science | It’s life or death for a child

20/06/2021
For children diagnosed with brain cancer, says ‘mumcologist’ Marion Corbett, research offers the only hope.

New therapy shows promise in future treatment

17/06/2021
A preclinical study has found multiple myeloma is highly sensitive to a newly developed experimental therapy.

Cardio-oncology network to be created nationally

15/06/2021
In an exciting development, a national network of cardio-oncology hubs is set to be created.
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Case study | Paradise Outdoor Advertising

10/06/2021
Doing Good Charity Program. POA used their expertise in out-of-home advertising to improve the lives of kids diagnosed with cancer and engage their staff.

Win-win for netball fans and kids’ cancer research

07/06/2021
Netball NSW and the NSW Swifts continue support of vital childhood cancer research.

KBC360 Live Event

03/06/2021
The Childhood Brain Cancer Symposium was held in May at The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. 
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Christmas for a cure

18/09/2023
The Kids' Cancer Project first Christmas fundraising luncheon raised $100,000 to help children with many different types of cancer. Read more about how to get involved in this year's event.

2023 Fellowship successful applicants

13/09/2023
With an investment of over $7.9 million, The Kids’ Cancer Project is ensuring that some of the best and brightest young researchers in Australia can further their careers and most importantly, their impact on childhood cancer research. Read more about the recipients here.

Thank you for helping Dr Wylie fight sarcoma relapse

01/09/2023
Tragically, sarcoma will return for one in three children even after surgery to remove the cancer - this high rate of relapse after treatment is a major cause of fatality. But with your kind support, Dr Ben Wylie and his team in Western Australia are developing a ground-breaking new treatment aiming to change that.

Your Cancer Project newsletter - Spring edition

11/09/2023
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.

“All we had was hope.” − How your support is helping kids like Matilda survive cancer.

01/09/2023
At just eight-weeks-old, Matilda's chances of surviving acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) hung at less than 20%.

You helped give Macy the best treatment closer to home

01/09/2023
Macy (far left) used to have to regularly travel from Melbourne to Hobart with her mum Suzannah for treatment. Having treatment in Hobart means Macy’s sister Matilda (far right) gets more time with family too.

“I can make a difference” – how Coral’s legacy will help children with cancer

04/08/2023
After losing seven members of her family to various types of cancer throughout her life, 91-year-old Coral from NSW decided that it was time to do something. By including a gift in her Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project, Coral hopes to help the next generation avoid the heartbreak her family have endured.

40 Years of City2Surf

02/08/2023
30 Years of The Kids’ Cancer Project inspiring 40 Years of City 2 Surf for one member of our community.

New funding from Perpetual Trustees helping researchers predict childhood cancer

25/07/2023
A generous grant of $91,000 made by Perpetual Trustees to The Kids' Cancer Project will help to fund a pioneering research project aiming to identify the 'culprit' genes behind childhood cancer.

30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

21/07/2023
30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research

07/07/2023
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time when we shine a light on a cancer responsible for about 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of our wonderful community, The Kids' Cancer Project is actively funding nine projects across Australia in order to develop better treatment options for those kids.

Meet our Board: Tim Rose

28/06/2023
As The Kids’ Cancer Project continues to grow and commit more money to vital childhood cancer research, the role of our board is more important than ever. Here we get to know one of the board’s newest members, Tim Rose, and why he’s so passionate about making a difference to childhood cancer.

Super-powered immune cells – using CAR-T cells to target brain tumours

06/06/2023
With a background in immunology, Dr Tessa Gargett is utilising her knowledge of the human immune system to tackle children’s cancer. Here, she explains how she’s maximising the potential of CAR-T cells to provide a treatment option specifically tailored to brain tumours.

The cuddly super sidekicks giving courage to kids with cancer

01/05/2023
Bec’s daughter Roxy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was a four-year-old, and overnight, the family’s outdoorsy life quickly shifted to one of relentless appointments. But, thanks to supporters like you, Roxy got a new cuddly sidekick to help keep her smiling throughout her treatment.

You can help researchers do better for kids with leukaemia like Roxy

11/11/2024
In just five hours, four-year-old Roxy went from a routine visit to the dentist to being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 18 months on, and with Roxy on the road to recovery, mum Bec tells their story and just how important your gifts are in helping other kids like Roxy.