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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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4 ways a teddy bear brings comfort

14/01/2021
Paediatric experts explain why a cuddly toy is a great donation for a child in hospital.
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10 of our favourite fundraising ideas

11/12/2020
We count down the best ideas for how you can raise funds for kids' cancer research.
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A mother's plea

10/12/2020
Sydney mum advocates for more research to discover better treatments for children diagnosed with 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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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Sue's will

29/10/2020
“I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
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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.

$9 million win for kids and young adults with cancer

29/09/2020

"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.
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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.

My Birthday Teddy & The Kids’ Cancer Project

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