Goal $7,500
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$8,176
Raised
109%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally Spring 2024! This Spring, the teams are driving their Shitboxes from Bendigo to Townsville.

A Father and Son Team, Our Shitbox is an 18year old VW Polo, and a testament to the reliability and safety of these VW Polos ready for this challenge. A true SURVIVOR; collecting dents and scraps from teaching the kids to drive, driving home from a rear end collision when the other car needed a tow truck, and still wearing scars of a 100k impact with a Kangaroo. It’s time for this is Polo to create opportunities for other SURVIVORS by raising funds for Cancer Research.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th year. Part of the participation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000 but most teams raise well above this amount as you can see with the Spring 2024 rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.


Please Donate to our Team “Ain’t no Polo Horse”


These funds go to Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity. The fundraising is the hard part, so any donation you can give is greatly appreciated. Please make sure to follow our progress via this page and the blog post below.

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Here's what I'm doing …

Shitbox Rally is the adventure of a lifetime challenging participants and their cars, worth no more than $1,500, on a 7 day drive across Australia to raise money for cancer research.

The rally is not a race – it’s a fun, colourful, unpredictable adventure with participants travelling at their own pace in smaller groups. Vehicles often break down but “we never leave anyone behind” and each night is spent camping beneath the stars and celebrating the day’s achievements. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity to see Australia’s vast and beautiful countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends.

Since it’s inception the rally has been the largest fundraiser for the Cancer Council nationally.

raised: $2,391,877
target: $2,000,000
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1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Lorna Scott gave $200.00.
Great initiative Boys, My Donation to get your fundraising started - Enjoy the drive and stay safe on those roads. Love Mum / Nana
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Greg Keys gave $250.00.
Hope the Polo Horse makes it! Good luck boys
1 year ago
Thanks for your generous donation Keysie, I am confident the POLO Horse will make MECHANICALLY make the journey but I am worries about those CATTLE GRIDS on the Outback roads
1 year ago
Thanks for your generous donation Keysie, I am confident the POLO Horse will make MECHANICALLY make the journey but I am worries about those CATTLE GRIDS on the Outback roads
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Rodney Perry gave $200.00.
Have a great time and enjoy the memories you are about to make.
1 year ago
Thanks Rodney, We will create some great memories, and hopefully our little part is raising funds for Cancer research will create longer memories for lots more people. .... Still worried about the Cattle grids
1 year ago
Thanks Rodney, We will create some great memories, and hopefully our little part is raising funds for Cancer research will create longer memories for lots more people. .... Still worried about the Cattle grids
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Alison Heathcote gave $50.00.
Good luck Pete and Lachlan - I will be watching your progress.
1 year ago
Thanks Alison, will keep you updated
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Nick Burne gave $100.00.
Go Scotty !
1 year ago
Thanks Nick, should be an adventure for a good cause.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
John Priestley gave $100.00.
Well done and good luck Scottie and Lachlan 👍
1 year ago
Thanks John, doing our little bit to raise funds for Cancer Research
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Rob Smyth gave $500.00.
Have a ball Scott boys! Great fun and a great charity. Hope this helps. Cheers Rob
1 year ago
Thanks Rob, A generous donation for Cancer Research. Very much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Rob Grigg gave $250.00.
Luv your work Pete & Lach, you'll have a ball. A great cause close to our hearts :)
1 year ago
Thanks Rob, A different challenge to your incredible efforts riding in the tour de cure, but still going to be a challenge for us and the little Polo over those Outback roads. Supporting a great cause.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Peter Brodbeck gave $50.00.
Grumpy Old Men
1 year ago
Thanks Brodders, hopefully GRUMPY is not what we will be as we travel those Outback Roads
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Roger Mayes gave $100.00.
Go polo
1 year ago
Thanks Roger, and Go Polo is what this little car will do, but she Ain't no Polo Horse.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
George Dalidakis gave $100.00.
Will follow you (unfortunately online only) all the way past Betooda and to the end.
1 year ago
Thanks George, and I will look for any reference to the Betoota Advocate as we stopover in Betoota on our way to Townsville. We will be posting our progress for everyone to follow.
1 year ago
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Greg Sargent gave $50.00.
Go Scottie.
1 year ago
Thanks Sarge, will be an adventure on some rough roads, all for a good cause
1 year ago
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James Irving gave $50.00.
Scottie.All the best.Cheers James
1 year ago
Thanks Jimmy. Going via the Sth Australian Border to finish 1200k further up the Qld coast than Noosa is going to be one incredible drive
1 year ago
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Philip and Robyn Scarff gave $500.00.
Good luck Boys!
1 year ago
Thanks Philip & Robyn. A very generous donation to Cancer Research. Townsville is only 1200k north of Noosa, you think of being there to see Lachlan and I cross the finish line.
1 year ago
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Mick Brennan gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Mick. I'd love to make reference to your message, but looks like it didn't upload, so it's a simple thank you for your generous donation to our Team - Ain't no Polo Horse - and of course Cancer Research. Will keep you updated on our Progress.
1 year ago
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Tim Allman gave $100.00.
This looks awesome. Enjoy your trip!
1 year ago
Thanks Tim. I am sure it will be an awesome trip taking the Outback road to Townsville. Hopefully we will enjoy it, as it will be an interesting challenge in a VW Polo. ... all for a great cause to raise funds for Cancer Research.
1 year ago
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Peter Scott gave $4.00.
Brodders and Rod - As per todays lunch conversation, the $2 found on the floor has been matched and added to the Fundraising
1 year ago
Every Dollar, no matter how small, will support Cancer Research
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Michael Arceri gave $100.00.
Wonderful thing to do and great to support a fabulous charity. Best of luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Michael. At the end of October I will let you know how wonderful it was to drive over 3,000k to Townsville via outback NSW, but certainly it will be a fun challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research.
1 year ago
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Peter Brodbeck gave $100.00.
I'll make it go to $3,004 Go Polo... Who can make it go to $4,000??? Thanks
1 year ago
Thanks Brodders. Really appreciate the second donation to get us over the $3,000. Hopefully we can smash the $5,000 Target.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Paul Donovan gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Paul. Appreciate your donation to our Team and raising funds for Cancer Research.
1 year ago
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Melanie Merz gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Melanie, knowing you are a camper and 4WD enthusiast I am sure you are envious of our route, but will also appreciate the challenge of doing the route in a VW Polo. All for a great cause, appreciate your donation.
1 year ago
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Phillip elliott gave $100.00.
enjoy scottie.
1 year ago
Thanks Phil, I am sure the challenge will create great stories and memories, and hopefully we get to enjoy all of it, but there will be some tough roads along the way. Appreciate your support to this worthy cause.
1 year ago
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Geoff Avard gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Geoff, Appreciate your donation to our Team and raising funds for Cancer Research. Look forward to talking about the challenges of this Bendigo to Townsville route in a VW Polo when the BDM "daylight saving only" Golfers next play.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Grant Christensen gave $200.00.
Pack plenty of pain meds for the sore back that will be coming :). Good luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Grant. I think you underestimate the comfort of a VW Polo as it skips across those outback road corrugations. Appreciate your support of our Team and raising funds for Cancer Research.
1 year ago
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Went Thomas gave $100.00.
What a fabulous way to create funds for cancer research. Look forward to seeing your progress.
1 year ago
Thanks Wendy & Alex ~ Appreciate your Donation and support for us raising funds for Cancer Research. We will definitely keep you updated on our progress.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Cam Suttie gave $100.00.
Good luck! :)
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Lisa Lorenz gave $50.00.
Have the best time
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Moo Yai Moo Noi gave $100.00.
Win or don't come home. Also, congratulations and good luck! We love you and wish you all the best out on the road!
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Suzanne Fitzgerald gave $500.00.
Peter and Lachie…. Ride em Cowboys! Wishing you a safe and wonderful time (can we say ‘drive carefully 😀), Suzie and John xxx
1 year ago
Thanks Suzie & John. Love your reference to Cowboys, and hopefully our little “Ain’t no Polo Horse” doesn’t get too much bucking bronco as we navigate those corrugated roads to raise funds for Cancer Research. Really appreciate your support.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Dylan Cresswell gave $100.00.
Good luck guys, great fun and fundraising for cancer research.
1 year ago
Thanks Dylan, Appreciate your support. I expect the adrenalin may flow on some of those outback roads, but it will be fun and great to be raising funds for Cancer Research
1 year ago
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Lachlan Scott gave $50.00.
Thanks Rory!
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Rob Florence gave $200.00.
Good onya, Peter and Lachlan. Good luck and have fun, in the name of a great cause
1 year ago
Thanks Rob. Appreciate your generous support. It will be a challenging and fun drive in the little Polo, especially on those dirt corrugated roads... but as you say "for a Great Cause"
1 year ago
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Louise Stratton gave $20.00.
Good Luck!!
1 year ago
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Mark & Helen Whillas gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Mark and Helen. Appreciate your support and look forward to telling you the stories of the challenge .... all for a Great Cause, raising funds for Cancer Research
1 year ago
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Laura Scott gave $200.00.
*** let the record show that I did not contribute to any of those dents and scratches.
1 year ago
Record Noted, but you did learn to drive manual in this car. Thanks for your generous donation. You have got us very close to the minimum $5,000 we have to raise to line up on the starting grid in Bendigo in October.
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Luke Jones gave $50.00.
May the Mighty Polo power through to the finish line, and may the warm vic tins see you boys through too!
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Chayla Ueckert-Smith gave $50.00.
Hope you’ve been practicing your I Spy skills, coz ya gonna need it!
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Stuart Hutton gave $100.00.
Love the name - go Team Scott - best reach out to Ralph Lauren to see if he’ll sponsor you!!
1 year ago
Thanks Stuart. Appreciate your support for this worthy cause. We don't have any Corporate Sponsors "yet" - we have asked a few and will keep looking.
1 year ago
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Abby Wright gave $50.00.
🦆
1 year ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Mark Lucas gave $200.00.
Hope you both arrive in one piece and have a lot of fun along the way.
1 year ago
Thanks Lukey & Helen. Appreciate your donation to our Team and raising funds for Cancer Research. I am sure we will arrive in one piece and have had fun along the way .... but we are a little nervous as to whether the car will arrive in Townsville in one piece after the dirt and corrugated roads.
11 months ago
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Leah Seneviratna gave $50.00.
Go Lachy!! Wishing you two all the best!! Leah and Cam x
11 months ago
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Brittany Hunt-Macdonald gave $50.00.
Gl Lachie 😊
11 months ago
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Sophie Leoni gave $100.00.
11 months ago
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Liam Van Essen gave $150.00.
11 months ago
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Lachlan Arnold gave $100.00.
Drive fast
11 months ago
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Nat Billings gave $50.00.
11 months ago
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Emily Fraser gave $50.00.
10 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Colin Halliday gave $50.00.
Good luck with your journey.
10 months ago
Thanks Colin, Appreciate the support. You have taken our Tally over $6,000, which is fantastic given our original target was $5,000.
10 months ago
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Michele Harrick gave $50.00.
Great cause, enjoy the adventure Lachie
10 months ago
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Robert Patterson gave $50.00.
Good luck Lachie! It sounds like you're going to need it!
10 months ago
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Tara Adams gave $50.00.
Got a decent shit box there Lachie! Sounds like amazing fun - enjoy and good on you and your Dad for taking on the challenge. Tara
10 months ago
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Pat Hanney gave $50.00.
All the best mate! Looking to hearing how the shit box goes!
10 months ago
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FCW Lawyers Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
Good luck to you and your Dad on this adventure Lachie, great cause that FCW Lawyers are proud to support. Safe travels!
10 months ago
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Alister (& Leisa) Bayston gave $100.00.
I hope you can draft while you drift.
10 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
SAlly Chadwick gave $50.00.
Best of luck for this great adventure Lachie!
9 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Tom Daly gave $50.00.
9 months ago
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Ledlin Lawyers gave $500.00.
Sometimes life is one big shitbox and you just have to hold on and enjoy the ride! All the best for the race and reach for the (Townsville) stars! All the best from Team Ledlin (Terry, Nat and Holly) xx
9 months ago
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Stuart Craigie gave $100.00.
Hi Peter & Lachlan, Have a great time together in the Polo! Thanks for making the time time and effort to "do some good" Cheers and all the very best. Stuart Craigie
9 months ago
Thanks Stuart, Appreciate your support. Father and Son in a little VW Polo over those outback roads will certainly be the source of future stories..... and hopefully a great time
9 months ago
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Richard Laufmann gave $100.00.
Giddy up boys!!!!
9 months ago
Thanks Richard and Natalie, Appreciate your support. - Hopefully the VW POLO Car can Giddy Up just as well as a POLO Horse on those outback roads and get up us to Townsville
9 months ago
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Lachlan Scott gave $50.00.
Thanks Tom!
9 months ago
Thanks - This is Donation number 60
9 months ago
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Natalie Rossi gave $100.00.
Good luck! Hope the car performs like a horse and not a rabbit
9 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
James Penny gave $100.00.
Never ever fear, just remember to lock stomp and steer.
9 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Mathew Reiman gave $50.00.
May your shitbox fly with the grace and poise of a duck.
8 months ago
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Rowan Keast gave $100.00.
Good luck father and son , should be a breeze for these two !!
8 months ago
Thanks for your donation - just hoping the Father and Son are still talking after 8 days in a tiny Polo on dirt roads driving about 500k a day
8 months ago
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Nic Stephens gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Priscilla Chengabraydoo gave $50.00.
Wishing you safe travels and luck getting to the finish line for this great cause!
8 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Janet Harrison gave $50.00.
Great work Peter and Lachlan Best wishes Jan & Pat
8 months ago
Thanks Jan & Pat ~ we made it! Challenging drive in the little Polo, but great experience & travelling with some great people, all raising funds for Cancer Research.
8 months ago
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Claire Chilton gave $50.00.
Good Luck Lachlan and Peter. Well done.
8 months ago
Thanks Claire ~ Appreciate your support. The little Polo made it to Townsville over some pretty formidable outback roads. We were travelling with some great people, all doing their bit for cancer research.
8 months ago
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Brett Page gave $50.00.
Well done on overcoming difficult challenges to get to the end. What a great achievement!
8 months ago
Thanks Brett, appreciate the support ~ We made it to Townsville ~ incredible challenge of a drive on the outback roads, but travelling with lots of great people, all raising funds for Cancer Research.
8 months ago
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Alison Heathcote gave $26.00.
You made it to $8k
8 months ago
Thanks Alison - Appreciate the second donation to get us to $8k
8 months ago
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Michael da Costa-Alves gave $26.00.
Well done fellas
8 months ago
Thanks Michael, Alison beat you with the $26 to get us to the $8k - really appreciate your response to my call out for $26 …. And the extra funds will help Cancer Research
8 months ago
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Stephen Hopkins gave $100.00.
Well done Peter and Lachie great effort.
8 months ago
Thanks Hoppy, appreciate your generous donation for Cancer Research and to our Team - Ain’t no Polo Horse
8 months ago
Ain't no Polo Horse
Geoffrey Webster gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Thanks Geoff, appreciate the donation to Cancer Research and our Team - Ain't no Polo Horse
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The Impact, Outcomes & Charity

Shitbox Rally is a dedicated fundraising event for cancer research with funds going to Cancer Council.

Cancer Council is one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia. We conduct and fund research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey.

Thanks to the community funds raised such as Shitbox Rally we can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.

$50 million over the past 15 years has been raised by Box Rallies to date, supporting ground-breaking projects such as:

  • A research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers.
  • A research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal.
  • A research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

These projects wouldn’t be possible without your support.