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

Facebook News Ban

18/02/2021
How the Facebook news ban affected The Kids' Cancer Project.

Thank you so beary much!

12/02/2021
Heart-warming social posts from parents whose children have received a The Kids' Cancer Project bear.

The struggle for survivors

05/02/2021
Life-saving treatment can cause its own health issues. Researchers are devising ways to remove the dark cloud from the silver lining.

Sam Wakefield: Fundraising hero

01/02/2021
Running 100 kilometres to raise money for medical science is just the beginning for this powerfully driven cancer survivor.
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  • News, Beary Happy Stories

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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  • Community, News

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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  • Families

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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  • Community

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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  • Community

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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  • Community

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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  • Community, Families

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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  • Community

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, Corporate Highlights

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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  • Community

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, Corporate Highlights

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.
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Beary comforting cuddles

27/05/2022
Families who receive The Kids' Cancer Project bears share their heart-warming testimonials.

Winning for Zach

21/04/2022
Raffle winner Sue explains why she supports The Kids' Cancer Project in her own heart-felt words.

Modernising sarcoma therapies: Right treatment, right time

06/04/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is funding powerful research by Dr Emmy Fleuren. She’s bringing sarcoma treatment into the future.

Imogen’s Lose Your Locks Story

10/03/2022
Six-year-old Imogen lost her locks to raise money for childhood cancer research.

Case study | Lorraine Lea IMPACT

07/03/2022
Lorraine Lea continue to their generous commitment to supporting childhood cancer research.

Making childhood brain cancer walk the plank

01/03/2022
Pirate Day 2022 is supporting research into one of the deadliest brain cancers, DIPG.

Exercise oncology: Better health for survivors

04/02/2022
Lauren Ha hopes to decrease late effects by promoting physical activity in survivors.

Jamie’s story

15/02/2022
Young Jamie's world was turned upside down after being diagnosed with childhood cancer.

Case Study | The Bromic Better Challenge

09/02/2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Bromic for another exciting year of innovative fundraising.

CJ's Journey

17/02/2022
CJ’s treatment journey was brightened by The Kids’ Cancer Project bears.

Kids’ cancer research cleans up

12/01/2022
Sirron Holdings Group and Taren Cleaning Supplies announce multi-year partnerships with The Kids’ Cancer Project.

A new international trial for Ewing sarcoma patients

27/01/2022
An exciting new international clinical trial for patients diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.

Behind the Science: Research brings hope

14/12/2021
Dr Dannielle Upton hopes to change survival outcomes for one of the deadliest childhood cancers.

Exciting new cancer research grants announced

15/12/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces successful 2021 PdCCRS grant recipients.

Behind the science: Hitting cancer where it hurts

22/12/2021
While various forms of leukaemia have seen their survival rates blossoming thanks to powerful research, others are harder to treat.