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

Colin Biggers & Paisley - helping kids with cancer

13/10/2020
Colin Biggers & Paisley have contributed to The Kids’ Cancer Project’s matched giving appeal. 

Chronic headaches were the first devastating signs

09/10/2020
"Murray was a great kid, really funny, really sporty, just a great kick-about young boy."

Putting style into science for kids with cancer

03/10/2020
Stylecraft partner with The Kids’ Cancer Project to end childhood cancer by funding vital scientific research.

Apricity Finance supports life-saving scientific research

02/10/2020
The SME finance specialist has stepped up to support kids' cancer research with a $20,000 donation.

Foundation makes significant impact

01/10/2020
The Ronald Geoffrey Arnott Foundation awarded a significant grant to The Kids’ Cancer Project to help children affected by brain cancer.

Behind the science: Professor David Ziegler

23/08/2020
Leading Australian scientist and paediatric oncologist has made it his goal to find a cure for a cancer that currently has no treatment, and he’s making excellent progress.

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.

My Birthday Teddy to help kids with cancer

20/08/2020
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, My Birthday Teddy™ is donating $5 for every My Birthday Teddy sold to The Kids’ Cancer Project.

Driving donations further through collaboration

19/08/2020
Funds raised through The Kids’ Cancer Project matched giving appeal will go toward innovation grants in partnership with the Federal Government.

Little sister, best friend

19/08/2020
When his teenage sister died, Jake de Kort’s life took on an entirely new and enormously powerful purpose.

A message from the CEO

17/08/2020
Owen Finegan reflects on a successful year at The Kids’ Cancer Project despite many challenges.

Mark's bloody long day

14/08/2020
This September, Mark Pacey is taking on a 24-hour continuous ultra triathlon to raise funds for kids with cancer. 

Meet the Chair: Doug Cunningham

10/08/2020
A deeply personal appreciation of the tragic nature of childhood cancer drove Doug Cunningham into his new Board position.

Charity announces Chair transitions

10/08/2020
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces Adrian Fisk’s decision to retire from the charity’s Board.

Why Lose Your Locks?

06/08/2020
Two women share their very different paths to becoming big fundraisers for Lose Your Locks.

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.

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.
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Behind the science: Professor John Heath 

24/06/2019
Up until two years ago, seriously ill Tasmanian children like Macy were forced to travel to the mainland to take part in clinical trials. Then Associate Professor John Heath decided enough was enough.
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  • Research News

Behind the science: Dr Geoff McCowage

20/06/2019
After more than a decade of research, this senior paediatric oncologist is closing in on innovative tumour treatment that stands to help kids with leukaemia too. 

In Focus: Murdoch Children's Research Institute

04/11/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.

In Focus: Garvan Institute of Medical Research

20/10/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.
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Cancer fight goes by the book

02/04/2021
School students are making preparations for their favourite fiction frenzy.

Cancer funding boost and development of Australian Cancer Plan

22/04/2021
The Australian Government is investing an additional $6.7 million to support and improve outcomes for all Australians affected by cancer.

Case study | QBE Foundation

29/04/2021
Supporting people before, during and after tough times. 

CONNECT-1903: New trial for kids' brain cancer

09/04/2021
Aussie kids first in the world to access new international clinical trial for deadly brain tumours.

Corporate social responsibility | The key to success

19/04/2021
Philanthropic corporate social responsibility has taken centre stage in the business landscape – and for very good reasons.

Hobart Clinical Trial Unit a life-changer

29/04/2021
More support has been pledged to help kids with cancer in Tasmania.

Hope for deadly DIPG diagnosis

26/04/2021
Your donations are making a difference - Australian researchers find new way to target deadly childhood brain cancer.  

KBC360 | Care coordinator Suzanne Momber

28/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

KBC360 | Paediatric oncologist Professor Nick Gottardo

21/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

KBC360 | Primary caregiver Suzannah Taylor

14/04/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project takes a deep dive into the issues faced by kids diagnosed with this deadly disease.

Marathon effort to raise funds for cancer research

22/04/2021
Anastassia's childhood cancer diagnosis inspired her to join the Gold Coast marathon this July. 

Reno’s hair-raising fundraiser

Reno White only needed to look as far as his own head to help kids with cancer.

This crazy team is helping kids with cancer

27/04/2021
Players, umpires, coaches, support crews and fans will unite throughout the 2021 netball season as “Team Crazy”.

Thousands of authors fund vital kids’ cancer research

12/04/2021
Learn where the money goes from the annual Write a Book in a Day competition.

Archer's story

01/03/2021
Chemotherapy with fewer side effects is urgently needed for kids with cancer.