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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Sammy's story

02/05/2023
A promise of reduced chance of relapse sends a family to the USA amid the pandemic.

Kids' brain cancer - our biggest threat

01/05/2021
Discussion, awareness and funding of kids' brain cancer research must be a national priority.

KBC360 | Paediatric psycho-oncologist Dr Jordana McLoone

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

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.