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

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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  • Research News

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.

In Focus: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

16/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.

In Focus: QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

13/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.

In Focus: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

12/09/2018
Learn more about the institutes we support through our In Focus series.

New hope for children's brain cancer

23/05/2018
New drug therapy to be presented at international medical conferences.
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  • Community

11 tips to make your Write a Book in a Day a success

14/05/2018
Teacher shares what he learned makes for a great writing day.
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  • News

Neuroblastoma National Awareness Day

02/02/2016
Neuroblastoma National Awareness Day is the 2nd of February each year and The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Neuroblastoma Australia to promote awareness and research into this devastating childhood cancer.
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  • Beary Happy Stories, Families

The cuddly super sidekicks giving courage to kids with cancer

Bec’s daughter Roxy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was a four-year-old, and overnight, the family’s outdoorsy life quickly shifted to one of relentless appointments. But, thanks to supporters like you, Roxy got a new cuddly sidekick to help keep her smiling throughout her treatment.

Reno’s hair-raising fundraiser

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

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May 2024

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.
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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.

A challenge like no other

03/03/2021
Tasmanian Mum Jodi is taking on an epic trek for an epic reason.

Fundraising flower power!

08/03/2021
When a WA mum came to appreciate the power of science, her fundraising powers blossomed.