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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Your Impact Spring Newsletter

01/09/2024
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
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Bromic's burning passion for kids' cancer

01/09/2024
Since partnering with manufacturing outfit Bromic in 2018, The Kids’ Cancer Project has witnessed their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment. Their team have raised over $137,000 in support of vital children’s cancer research—an incredible achievement in six years.
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Jamie's cuddly companions

26/08/2024
Jamie loves life, especially when it’s full of teddy bears! His cuddly companions are an important source of support, having been gifted by generous donors at a time when he needed them most.
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  • Case Study

$18,899 raised for kids thanks to Big Bids

13/08/2024
Our fifth edition of the Big Bids for Kids Online Auction has raised over $18,000 for vital kids’ cancer research, with all proceeds directed straight to researchers backed by The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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  • Case Study

RONDO makes a splash to raise much-needed cash

13/08/2024
Coinciding with their 60th anniversary lunch, RONDO’s team recently took the plunge into their charity dunk tank in support of The Kids’ Cancer Project, raising $2,500 for childhood cancer research in the process.
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A letter from our CEO regarding our Col Reynolds Fellowships

13/08/2024
You may remember that last year we committed over $7 million to the Col Reynolds Fellowship program as part of our 30th anniversary celebration. It is our belief at The Kids’ Cancer Project that without supporting these innovative researchers, kids with cancer don’t have a fighting chance.
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Delivering Hope: CH Robinson's commitment to The Kids' Cancer Project

01/08/2024
In the world of corporate enterprises, where bottom lines and quarterly targets often dominate, it’s refreshing to see a company like CH Robinson stepping up to make a meaningful difference.
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  • Research News, Case Study

A Decade of Funding Leads to a Neuroblastoma Breakthrough

18/07/2024
The Kids’ Cancer Project investment of over $700,000 for access to the drug DFMO (difluoromethylornithine) and Phase One of a clinical trial for children with relapsed high-risk neuroblastoma over a decade ago was our first investment into Professor David Ziegler’s groundbreaking neuroblastoma research in 2014.
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  • Families

The Better Challenge: Hugo’s comeback took a team. Now he’s challenging others to help fight cancer.

09/07/2024
When a rugby-mad youngster was given a life-altering medical diagnosis, he learned the true value of a team.
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  • Research News

The Better Challenge: Funding exercise oncology research

09/07/2024
As we gear up for the Better Challenge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Dr David Mizrahi reveals the magic of movement in kids’ cancer recovery, and the power of your donations in enabling greater knowledge.
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  • Case Study

Smashing the glass ceiling in the name of children’s cancer research

01/07/2024
The Kids' Cancer Project builds lasting bonds with many of its dedicated corporate partners through diverse initiatives, but for Express Glass it was a facilities management event that laid the groundwork for what was to come.
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  • Research News, Case Study

Rare Cancers Awareness Day

26/06/2024
The treatments and drugs used for adults are not directly transferable to children, and there are no obvious behavioural preventions like giving up smoking or staying out of the sun. By definition, all childhood cancers are rare, making up less than one percent of the total number of new cancer diagnoses in Australia each year.
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Blue skies ahead: Inside The Kids’ Cancer Project and Blue Sky Services’ budding partnership

24/06/2024
Blue Sky Services, a national award-winning cleaning business, is one such company who has partnered with The Kids’ Cancer Project to commit to our mission of finding 100% survival rate for children with cancer.
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  • Community

City2Surf for The Kids' Cancer Project

20/05/2024
Ready to lace up your running shoes for the City2Surf? Fundraise for The Kids' Cancer Project in your run and combine fitness, fun, and fundraising in one unforgettable experience.
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  • Research News

Funding secured for Interfant-21 clinical trial

15/05/2024
Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) has had a very poor prognosis and survival has not improved significantly over the last two decades, with an event-free survival rate of less than 40%. The intensive chemotherapy treatment currently available necessitates high toxicity often leading to treatment related mortality.
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Empowering Partnerships: RAMS and The Kids’ Cancer Project Join Forces for Childhood Cancer Research

30/04/2024
In the world of combating childhood cancer, partnerships are essential. They are the backbone of progress and a beacon of hope for children and families facing this devastating disease. That's why we at The Kids’ Cancer Project are incredibly grateful for our longstanding partnership with RAMS Home Loans.
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Spotlight: A Shared Journey - Celebrating Our Partnership with FMA Australia

30/04/2024
In the bustling landscape of charity partnerships, there are often hidden tales that illuminate the depth of connection between organisations. Our journey with FMA Australia is one such story.
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  • Families

Cancer treatment left little Tommy temporarily unable to walk. For other kids, it’s not temporary. Read Tommy’s story here….

29/04/2024
Before he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, toddler Tommy’s world was beautiful and carefree. His mum Emily McGuire recalls sunny days playing in the paddock behind their house trying to hit golf balls with his dad, exploring the excitement of their family farm and just generally being a kid… “It was everything you could hope to give your son,” she says.
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  • Research News

Eliminating the serious side effects of chemotherapy

29/04/2024
For many children, the very same cancer drugs used to save their lives can all too often leave them with very serious and lifelong health problems. Professor Irina Vetter is finding ways to maintain the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs whilst eliminating their incredibly harmful side effects.
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Racing for Hope: Kiah's Journey with The Kids' Cancer Project

29/04/2024
In the heart of Australia's vast outback, amidst the red sands and scorching sun, a remarkable journey is unfolding. Kiah Grillett, fuelled by compassion and determination, is gearing up to take on the ultimate challenge: a grueling two-day off-road dirt bike race spanning 226 kilometers each way on a multi through desert country from Alice Springs to and from the small Aputula (Finke) Community: The Finke Desert Race.
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Teeing off with cancer survivor Nathan Rix

23/04/2024
At just eight-years-old, Nathan Rix learned he had cancer. His treatment journey lasted on and off for nearly a decade, and its impacts will be with him for life. Today, the 36-year-old, who lost his leg in order to beat cancer is doing what it takes to help give other kids like him better cancer treatments through events with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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Angelia's adversities: Why Andrew fights for better treatments

17/04/2025
Andrew Le Verde can recall the details of his daughter Angelia’s ordeal with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia on a whim, but there’s one part he’d like to forget.

Ten highlights for ten years: Advocacy and awareness

18/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project was founded on a promise made by one man who vowed to never give up until every child survives cancer with minimal or no long-term effects. Col Reynolds OAM is that man.

Ten highlights for ten years: The Bus Trip

23/04/2025
The opportunity to join our Founder, Col Reynolds, on a one-month bus journey from Townsville to Tasmania and back to Sydney as CEO was an amazing experience.

Ten highlights for ten years: Kokoda

25/04/2025
I don’t think anything can prepare you for the Kokoda Trail. A 96-kilometre walking track situated through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea.

Ten highlights for ten years: Community Champions

29/04/2025
It’s an honour to be the CEO of The Kids’ Cancer Project for many reasons, but I am eternally grateful to have met the many, many people that help us via their own fundraisers.

How Angelia’s band of bears helped her through her toughest battle

30/04/2025
If you were wanting to witness the effect a bear from The Kids’ Cancer Project has on a child with cancer, look no further than five-year-old Perth local, Angelia.

Ryan’s setting a course to change childhood brain cancer

06/03/2025
Ask Col Reynolds Fellow, Ryan Cross what he wanted to be as a child, and a smile will beam across his face.

Six ways to Fundraise Your Way

03/03/2025
Childhood cancer research is underfunded, so to ensure a 100% survival rate for kids with cancer, it’s up to us and our communities to dig deep for the three Aussie kids diagnosed each week.

Australia says K’day to record breaking day

05/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual double donation day, K’day, held Saturday 15 February, was a resounding success, raising a record $502,000 for childhood cancer research, eclipsing our half-a-million-dollar goal. The total brings us to an unprecedented $1.3 million raised through K’day over its three-year history.

Making a difference: Celebrating the women of The Kids’ Cancer Project

08/03/2025
On International Women’s Day – and every day – The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to celebrate the array of talented women who continue to contribute in meaningful ways to help us achieve our dream of no child dying from cancer.

Accelerating action: The changing landscape of a woman’s world in research

07/03/2025
This International Women's Day, a selection of our female Col Reynolds Fellows discuss the adversities of the past, and why there's optimism for the future.

Airwallex: Wrapped up in the cause

12/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s storied list of partners are all intent on helping us realise our dream of no child dying from cancer.

Charli’s challenges underpin first NSW Golf Day of 2025

19/03/2025
An amazing day was had last Friday at St Michael's Golf Club for our first NSW Golf Day of 2025.

Federal funding marks new chapter for ZERO program

21/03/2025
The Federal Government has announced a $112 million investment into the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program, a fully-fledged public scheme initially funded by The Kids’ Cancer Project.

Doubling up to support childhood cancer research

28/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to have been named as one of sixteen Australian charities set to benefit from Beyond Bank’s dollar-for-dollar fundraising campaign that will run over a two-week period in April 2025.