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Ten top tips for fundraising!

03/07/2020
Fundraising can be a daunting task, so we've spoken to our fundraising professionals who are only too happy to share their expertise.
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Behind the science: Dr Michelle Henderson

26/02/2020
Continuous funding means this research collaboration can aim high, improve survival statistics and re-write the history books for high risk childhood leukaemia.
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Behind the science: Dr Joost Lesterhuis

29/01/2020
Exploring an exciting new treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in children, but time is of the essence as the team have a goal to get it to the bedside for clinical trials within the next three years.
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Behind the science: Professor John Heath 

24/06/2019
Up until two years ago, seriously ill Tasmanian children like Macy were forced to travel to the mainland to take part in clinical trials. Then Associate Professor John Heath decided enough was enough.
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Behind the science: Dr Geoff McCowage

20/06/2019
After more than a decade of research, this senior paediatric oncologist is closing in on innovative tumour treatment that stands to help kids with leukaemia too. 
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In Focus: Murdoch Children's Research Institute

04/11/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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In Focus: Garvan Institute of Medical Research

20/10/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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In Focus: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

16/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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In Focus: QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

13/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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In Focus: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

12/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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13 facts about kids’ cancer

31/07/2018
Hundreds of thousands are diagnosed globally each year. Here’s what you need to know.
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New hope for children's brain cancer

23/05/2018
New drug therapy to be presented at international medical conferences.
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11 tips to make your Write a Book in a Day a success

14/05/2018
Teacher shares what he learned makes for a great writing day.
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Neuroblastoma National Awareness Day

02/02/2016
Neuroblastoma National Awareness Day is the 2nd of February each year and The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Neuroblastoma Australia to promote awareness and research into this devastating childhood cancer.

Nourishing The Fighter for The Kids' Cancer Project

Leila Davies, inspiring mother and author, is taking on a huge challenge in aid of The Kids’ Cancer Project, walking from Victor Harbor to Melbourne starting June 1st 2024. We had the honour of chatting to Leila to learn more about her story and why she has chosen to fundraise for kids’ cancer research.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and The Kids’ Cancer Project is partnering with like-minded organisations to fund pioneering sarcoma research.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and The Kids’ Cancer Project is partnering with like-minded organisations to fund pioneering sarcoma research. Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bone and tissue. For over three decades research into this disease which primarily affects young people aged 15 to 24, remained at a stalemate.
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KBC360 | Medical researcher Dr Raelene Endersby

12/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

Ava's story

14/05/2021
A tragic experience for this Defence family revealed the desperate need for greater scientific knowledge around childhood brain cancer.

KBC360 | Registered Music Therapist Sarah Punch

19/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

KBC360 | Occupational therapist Ranita Sidhu

26/05/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

Eli’s constant furry friends

20/05/2021
With experts baffled by Eli's incredibly rare tumour, some furry friends have brightened his difficult journey.

Fundraising ideas for primary-school kids

08/05/2021
Check out these low-cost, fun and engaging projects to support your favourite charity. 

Baking a difference

06/05/2021
Get your mixing bowls at the ready and bake a difference for childhood cancer research!

New guidelines released

07/05/2021
New NHMRC endorsed guidelines will help kids live full lives after cancer treatment. 

Retinoblastoma Week

12/05/2021
This mum has been fighting for her son’s life and winning.

Case study | Colin Biggers & Paisley

17/05/2021
Focused on the future. A legal firm with a long history of helping communities turns its attention to supporting innovative science to improve the treatment of cancer in children.

Reboot Kids: Recruiting now

31/05/2021
Reboot Kids has created a new program to help families navigate an important element of life post-cancer treatment.

A team effort

21/05/2021
Owen Finegan reveals how his sporting career with the Wallabies set the stage for The Kids' Cancer Project success.

Autumn charity golf day

25/05/2021
A wrap up of The Kids’ Cancer Project annual autumn Golf Day sponsored by RAMS at St Michael’s Golf Club, NSW. 

7 fundraising ideas for pre-schoolers

30/04/2021
Whether you’re after an easy or ambitious fundraiser for your little ones, we’ve got ideas and expert tips. 

Ava's Pirate Day

13/04/2021
After Ava's tragic passing from DIPG, Mum Vanessa reveals what Pirate Day means to her.