News & stories

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

Your Power Pledge Update

30/09/2020
We are getting closer to discovering kinder more effective treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.

"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.

Kids’ cancer research benefits adult cancer therapy

11/09/2020
Sometimes kids’ cancer research paves the way to effective treatment and new therapies for all.

Family owned business helps kids with cancer

10/09/2020
Australian business, Lorraine Lea has donated more than $29,000 for scientific research to help children with cancer.

Superkids Superheroes Scooter Challenge 2020

08/09/2020
This is the fifth year a Superhero family in WA are tackling an impressive 600-kilometre scooter challenge for kids with cancer.
Categories
  • Community

Investing in impact

02/09/2020
When one of our volunteers realised the impact of our work, she generously gave to make a big impact in return.

High Tea for a High Cause 2020

01/09/2020
It’s that time of year again when the Weir family bakes their socks off in preparation for their annual ‘High Tea for a High Cause'!
Categories
  • Community

The $10,000 gift of life

21/08/2020
To help develop a cure for the disease that has decimated her family, Coral has left a generous gift as a bequest, in her will.
Categories
  • Community

Set sail for Pirate Day 2020

17/07/2020
Australia are you set to embrace your inner buccaneer to support of kids with brain cancer this September?
Categories
  • Community

One crazy team for kids with cancer

15/07/2020
This September, the NSW netball community will unite as Team Crazy for Crazy Hair & Sock Day.
Categories
  • Research News

Behind the science: Associate Professor Josh McCarroll

12/07/2020
The brain’s natural defence mechanisms make treatment of brain tumours extremely difficult. This researcher with a very personal childhood cancer connection is hoping to change that.
Categories
  • News

Melbourne Cup business luncheon

07/07/2020
The Kids' Cancer Project host business leaders for Melbourne Cup charity luncheon.
Categories
  • Community

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.
Categories
  • Research News

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.
Categories
  • Research News

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.
Displaying results 358 - 378 of 391
Pages

Research update | Reboot Kids

02/12/2021
Developing positive food habits after cancer treatment can be the difference between a fit future and illness issues.

Changing of the guard

21/12/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces Doug Cunningham’s decision to step down from the charity’s Board of Directors.

Harper’s journey

04/05/2023
In March 2021, when she learned her beloved daughter had a life-threatening brain tumour, a mum made it her mission to raise the profile of childhood cancer.

A life saved by science

08/03/2023
Orlando beat the odds thanks to a clinical trial of a new treatment.

Behind the Science: Improving brain cancer survival outcomes

30/11/2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.

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.