Goal $15,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$10,380
Raised
69%
Our Story …

We are Barbie & Ken (formally Sarah Olson & Louis Payne).


The two of us met through work and after years of having friends and family effected by cancer, we decided to team up and participate in the Spring 2024 Shitbox Rally, driving from Bendigo to Townsville.


For those of you asking what this is, Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th year. You and over 200 other participants drive across country in cars worth under 1.5k.


Part of the participation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000. Hoping to triple that, our fundraising goal is set to $15,000. We are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity.


Reaching our fundraising goal is the hard part of this challenge, so any donation big or small is greatly appreciated and contributes to the larger picture! Remember, any donation over $2. is tax deductable.


If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our team (this means you get your company on our car and websites), or contributing an In Kind donation of goods or services to help us fundraise, please send us a message!


Reach out and follow along with our adventure on Instagram: barbie.and.ken_shitboxrally

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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.

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9 months ago
Barbie and Ken
Phillip Olson gave $100.00.
Well done Sarah & Louis, Looking forward to having you guys on the rally with us. Best of luck with the car search.
3 months ago
Hi Phil, Thank you so much for kick starting our fundraising! We are looking forward to doing the rally with you. Love Barbie & Ken!
3 months ago
Hi Phil, Thank you so much for kick starting our fundraising! We are looking forward to doing the rally with you. Love Barbie & Ken!
7 months ago
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Andy Mok gave $300.00.
Good luck Barbie and Ken!!!
3 months ago
Hi Andy, Thank you so much for your donation, we will make sure to keep track of all your donations! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Georgina Meadows-Patterson gave $100.00.
Love from Georgie and Court
3 months ago
Thank you for the generosity Georgina & Court! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Mary Averis gave $50.00.
Great cause Louis. Good luck
3 months ago
Thank you Mary!! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Judith Meadows gave $250.00.
Have fun supporting whist supporting this cause- that sadly has touched so many! DRIVE SAFELY!!!!
3 months ago
We love you Judith, thank you for all the support!! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Bodil Schou-Hansen gave $100.00.
Have a ball but drive safely! and thank you for doing this for such a great cause xxx
3 months ago
Hi Bodil, We will make sure we drive careful! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Ben Birthisel gave $50.00.
Drive safe! Love Ben, Stef & Harry
3 months ago
Ben, Stef & Harry, we appreciate you all. Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
7 months ago
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Grace Warnock gave $100.00.
Good luck Louis X
3 months ago
Hi Grace, thank you for the donation. Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Judith Blinkhorn gave $100.00.
Have Fun. Love Judith and Patrick x
3 months ago
Hi Judith & Patrick, Thank you so much! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Dianne Birthisel gave $100.00.
Have fun Lou, drive safely Di & Terry
3 months ago
Thank you Di & Terry! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Chook Bugeja gave $100.00.
3 months ago
Thank you for the donation Chook! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
Thank you for the donation Chook! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Jack McGraw gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Jack! Love Barbie & Ken!
7 months ago
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Rhianna Walshe gave $50.00.
Good luck guys!
3 months ago
Thank you Rhianna! We are excited! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Sophie Dudley gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you so much Sophie! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Peter Lombardo gave $25.00.
3 months ago
Thanks Peter! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Kane Evernden gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Kane! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Ty S gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Ty!! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Joshua Goldenberg gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you so much Josh! Love Barbie & Ken
7 months ago
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Paul Farrell gave $50.00.
Good luck to both of you. I sure hope Ken knows how to fix cars, because this Barbie only knows how to drive them into the ground!!
3 months ago
Hey Paul, Thank you for the donation! HAHA, We are lucky that there will be some pretty handy mechanics on the drive! Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Tim Birthisel gave $25.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Tim! Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $30.00.
Amazing cause Sarah!! All the best and Good luck xox
6 months ago
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Jim’s Cleaning Melbourne Bayside & Mornington Peninsula gave $100.00.
3 months ago
Hi Nicole, thank you for your donation! Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Theresa Harrison gave $200.00.
Can't wait to watch this adventure Good Luck from the Harrison Family
3 months ago
Hi Theresa (and family) - Thank you so much for the donation! We are very excited and will be sure to keep our Instagram updated! Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Andy Mok gave $300.00.
Louis you better bring your playstation for the trip....
3 months ago
Hi Andy, Thank you so much for your second generous donation! (and no to the PlayStation hehe) Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Natasha Painter gave $100.00.
Good luck on your journey in your shitbox & rally race 2024
3 months ago
Hi Natasha, Thank you for the donation! Love Barbie & Ken
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
6 months ago
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Mandy Meadows gave $100.00.
What a fun way to raise money for a great cause . Good luck Luis x
3 months ago
Hi Mandy, Thank you for the donation! Love Barbie & Ken
5 months ago
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Gemma Maybury gave $50.00.
Ken "Come on Barbie let's go driving!"
3 months ago
Hi Gemma, Thank you for the support! We will make sure to play that song at some point on the drive! Love Barbie & Ken
5 months ago
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John Maybury gave $50.00.
HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK
3 months ago
Hey John, Thank you so much!!! Love Barbie & Ken
5 months ago
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Yasmin Junkaris gave $220.00.
Hope that Ken still wants to drive with Barbie
3 months ago
Hi Yas & Tom, Thank you so much for the donation ! We are lucky Ken doesn't have a choice. Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
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Andy Mok gave $300.00.
Sorry i am few days late....
3 months ago
Andy you are amazing! Thank you so much for this generous third donation! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
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Harsha Mandava gave $200.00.
3 months ago
Hi Harsha, Thank you so much for your generosity! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
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Kelly Owen gave $100.00.
Hope you have the best time xx
3 months ago
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for this donation! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for this donation! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
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Phill Monaghan gave $50.00.
This will be so fun
3 months ago
Hi Phil, Thank you for your donation! Love Barbie & Ken
3 months ago
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Michael Payne gave $500.00.
So proud of you Louis. Go and enjoy this exciting adventure! Please share pics along the way. Big love and hugs Dad xxx
3 months ago
Hi Michael, Thank you for your incredible donation! We will make sure to share pictures! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $600.00.
2 months ago
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Bel West gave $50.00.
So proud of yas both, hope yall don’t kill one another 😂🫶🏼🩷 catch yas on the flip side. Ps I’ll donate more when I’m not broke lol
1 month ago
Hey Bel, Thank you for the support! We will see you after the rally! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Josh Olson gave $50.00.
All the best with the rally cousin should be tonnes of fun!
1 month ago
Hey Josh, Thank you so much! We are looking forward to it! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Andy Mok gave $200.00.
You can thank Tom Beard for getting so many possession on Saturday....
1 month ago
OMG Andy, your support it unreal! Also thanks Tom for doing so well at footy! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Katie Scales gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thank you Katie for your donation! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
2 months ago
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Andrea Tsiavos gave $100.00.
well done guys- Love the Tsiavos Family xx
1 month ago
Hey Andrea and family, thank you so much for the support! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Allanah Howard-Bath gave $1,000.00.
Safe travels guys! Phil and Allanah
1 month ago
Thank you Allanah and Phil! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Carly Goff gave $50.00.
Good luck guys!!! X
1 month ago
Hi Carly, Thank you very much! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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PETER Ioannidis gave $100.00.
Good luck!
1 month ago
Thank you for the donation Peter! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Steve McFarlane gave $30.00.
1 month ago
Thank you for the donation Steve! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Alex Perry gave $60.00.
Drive safe legends x
1 month ago
Hey Alex, it will be interesting to see how we go driving on dirt roads. Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Claire Locher gave $200.00.
Thinking of you both! Stay safe 😎 Love Grandma & The Lochers xxx
1 month ago
Thank you so much Glaire & the Lochers! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Traci Eathorne gave $500.00.
Safe travels you two! Thanks to you both for committing to such a great cause
1 month ago
WOW Traci! We cant thank you enough for this donation - the two of us are really excited for the adventure and to reach our fundraising goal. Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $210.00.
Great job!
2 months ago
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Jonathan Holland gave $15.00.
Thank you for the Freddo (at Downer 699 CS)
1 month ago
Thanks Jonathan. If you need anymore Freddo's, reach out! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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David Hodge gave $50.00.
Well done Sarah, great cause. Don’t forget to bring your dad back with you. I suspect hw will need a lift. Best regards Dave
5 days ago
We will make sure to have room in the car for when Phil & Mark's car breaks down! Love Barbie & Ken
2 months ago
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Nick Hanns gave $100.00.
1 month ago
Thank you so much Nick! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Kerry Gillespi gave $100.00.
Good luck
1 month ago
We appreciate this Kerry! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Shane Chater gave $100.00.
Anything for my son Louis
1 month ago
So appreciated Shane! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Rodney Franks gave $100.00.
5 days ago
Thank you Rodney!! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Barry Gay gave $50.00.
Love ya work
5 days ago
We appreciate the donation Barry!! Love Barbie & Ken
5 days ago
We appreciate the donation Barry!! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Daryl Hore gave $200.00.
Well done Sarah Daryl & Carmel
5 days ago
Thank you so much Daryl and Carmel ! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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ManualDrivingMadeEasy.com.au gave $500.00.
Safe travels Sarah & Louise, and congratulations on supporting such a worthy cause. Enjoy the trip! ManualDrivingMadeEasy.com.au
5 days ago
This is an incredible donation Gavin, thank you so much for the support ! Shoutout to Manual Driving Made Easy! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Guy McLaren gave $50.00.
Well done guys from all of the Burnley community great to meet you last Saturday and hear about the plans. It does seem that Ken needs to lend a hand prepping the car though 😏
5 days ago
Thank you Guy! It was great to meet and chat to you both about it! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Jason Potter gave $100.00.
Well done Louis, supporting a great cause. Hoping the car makes it!!
5 days ago
Thank you so much Jason! We do to! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Taylor Boyle gave $100.00.
We love you Aunty Sarah. Love Artie 💙🩷💙🩷
5 days ago
Aww big love to Artie & you both for the donation!! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Michael Ison gave $100.00.
Good luck Sarah, hope you and Louis have a great rally. Impressed you are doing it after your Dad did it last year.
5 days ago
Thanks for the support Mike! Very excited to be doing it with Phil! Love Barbie & Ken
1 month ago
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Phil Biggs gave $100.00.
Nice work Sarah. Enjoy the trip. Phil (friend of Jimmy)
5 days ago
Appreciate your donation Phil! Love Barbie & Ken
4 weeks ago
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Peter Blunden gave $200.00.
Best of luck Louis and Sarah. Peter & Anna Blunden
5 days ago
Thank you so much Anna & Peter!! Love Barbie & Ken
3 weeks ago
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Tad Lombardo gave $100.00.
Enjoy the ride!!! X
5 days ago
Thank you Tad!!! Love Barbie & Ken
2 weeks ago
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Vicki Swallow gave $100.00.
Such a worthy cause, so thank you! Enjoy the trip:)
5 days ago
That it is, thank you Vicki! Love Barbie & Ken
2 weeks ago
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Anonymous gave $30.00.
2 weeks ago
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Anonymous gave $30.00.
Sarah & Louis, you're doing a fantastic job xx
2 weeks ago
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Kimberley Manning gave $30.00.
Awesome! Best wishes in meeting your target.
5 days ago
Thank you so much Kimberley, not far off the goal now! Love Barbie & Ken
2 weeks ago
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Frances Galea gave $50.00.
Hope this helps! Xxx
5 days ago
Every dollar counts! We appreciate this Frances! Love Barbie & Ken
2 weeks ago
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Anonymous gave $295.00.
Congratulations to 10K. Couldn't spend it at Nobu tonight, so i rather donate to Barbie and Ken.
2 weeks ago
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Deirdre Swan gave $200.00.
Barbie & Ken a big undertaking for an amazing cause ...so proud to know you both. Deirdre xxx
5 days ago
We appreciate your support Deirdre, thank you ! Love Barbie & Ken
2 weeks ago
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Joan Reilly gave $100.00.
Best of luck, Sarah and Louis, well done, and drive carefully. Grandma.
5 days ago
Thank you Grandma Joan!!! Love Barbie & Ken
4 days ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
4 days ago
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James Kounas gave $20.00.
Amazing cause! So proud of you Sarah!!
3 days ago
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Anonymous gave $10.00.
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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.

$46 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.