Goal $5,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$6,425
Raised
128%
Our Story …

Tim and Lee are really pleased to be taking part in Shitbox Rally Spring 2024!

We are doing this in honour of our much-loved family and friends lost to Cancer.

This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Bendigo to Townsville.

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.

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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9 months ago
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Lee Mallia gave $50.00.
Let's get the fundraising started
9 months ago
On ya mate
9 months ago
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Megan Mallia gave $100.00.
I would pay to be in the backseat!!!!!
9 months ago
Thanks Darl.
9 months ago
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Jana Battistin gave $100.00.
Can’t wait to see the pic of this epic trip. Good luck xx
9 months ago
Hey Jana thankyou so much We really appreciate your help here. Photos will be coming Should be epic!
9 months ago
Hey Jana thankyou so much We really appreciate your help here. Photos will be coming Should be epic!
9 months ago
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Russell Andrews gave $20.00.
9 months ago
Thanks Russell, Can't wait to see you on the start line.
9 months ago
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Kobie Mallia gave $50.00.
Good on you both! Have the best time!
9 months ago
Hi Kobie, Thanks for the support we really appreciate it. Love Lee and Tim.
9 months ago
Hi Kobie, Thanks for the support we really appreciate it. Love Lee and Tim.
9 months ago
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Mark & Sharon Bloomcamp gave $50.00.
Sounds like fun!! Well done Lee & Tim - you are both champs!
9 months ago
Hey Mark and Sharon, Thank you, Tim and I really appreciate your support. Cheers Lee and Tim
9 months ago
Hey Mark and Sharon, Thank you, Tim and I really appreciate your support. Cheers Lee and Tim
9 months ago
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Katie Mccorquodale gave $120.00.
Go you good thing!!! So proud to call you both family. All my love, Spud xoxo
9 months ago
Hey Katie, Thank you so much for supporting this event and our fundraising efforts. We'll have a photo of Julie in the car with us.
9 months ago
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Libby Imber gave $50.00.
Wishing you guys a safe journey in your shitbox, Kev & Lib xx
9 months ago
Thankyou Libby and Kev I really appreciate your support for this great cause and Your help with Tim and I meeting our fundraising goal.
9 months ago
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Kim & Paul Wylaz gave $200.00.
Good luck would love to be a fly on the wall
9 months ago
Hi Paul and Kim, thanks for your very generous donation. Tim and I are now I little closer to our target and making the start line. The fly is going to have an interesting trip.
9 months ago
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The Maroccans
<p>Tim and I have now have a Shitbox.</p><p></p><p>It is in need of some TLC, Rego, RWC, Spare Tyres and who knows what else but if we start now, we'll get there by October.</p><p></p><p>Fingers crossed.</p>
9 months ago
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The Maroccans
9 months ago
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Michael Mallia gave $750.00.
Good luck happy to contribute to a great cause. Mick and Nita
9 months ago
Thanks Mick and Nita for your Generous donation to this fantastic cause and helping us get closer to our fundraising goal
9 months ago
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The Moroccans
<p>Put a new brake master cylinder in The Moroccans P Wagon today.</p><p></p><p>It starts without massive fuel and oil leaks and now it stops. </p><p></p><p>With two shiny new spares from a wrecker, ticked off too.</p><p></p><p>Next stop RWC fingers crossed and rego!</p>
9 months ago
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Jade Mallia gave $50.00.
Great job! Love this 👏🏻
9 months ago
Hi Jade, We really appreciate your support in helping us raise much needed funds to fight cancer.
9 months ago
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City Circle Group gave $1,500.00.
8 months ago
Im overwhelmed by the Generosity of City Circle Group and the Skidmore family. Your support for this wonderful cause and our team is very much appreciated.
8 months ago
Im overwhelmed by the Generosity of City Circle Group and the Skidmore family. Your support for this wonderful cause and our team is very much appreciated.
8 months ago
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Hanxiety society Weekend can collection gave $17.00.
You guys are amazing!
8 months ago
Thanks Jess and the rest of the Bucs. Really appreciate the kids help.
8 months ago
Thanks Jess and the rest of the Bucs. Really appreciate the kids help.
8 months ago
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Lee Mallia gave $57.50.
8 months ago
thanks to all the people / drinkers who emptied the bottles and cans
7 months ago
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Steven Lehrer gave $30.00.
Have fun
7 months ago
Hi Steven, Thanks for your generous support Tim and I really appreciate it. We aqre now the bit closer to our cancer fundraising goal and particpating in the rally.
7 months ago
Hi Steven, Thanks for your generous support Tim and I really appreciate it. We aqre now the bit closer to our cancer fundraising goal and particpating in the rally.
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $355.00.
5 months ago
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Terence Roddick gave $100.00.
Have fun, enjoy the rally for a great cause. Dactal & Sar X
5 months ago
Thankyou Terry, for helping Tim and I get closer to our goal, your donation to this great cause is very much appreciated.
5 months ago
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Sophie Mallia gave $100.00.
Such a great cause! Good luck you two xxx
3 months ago
Thanks, Poshie we love you
4 months ago
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<p>Very close to RWC just need some exhaust holes fixed and we are good to go, fingers crossed</p><p>Thanks to Grant and Donna at Brumby floats for sourcing good cheap tyers and fitting them for us</p><p></p><p>Triva night planned for August 17 fingers crossed that we have a great night lots of wonderful people helping - more to come on the trivia night.</p><p>Brenniston First Aid were first in with Raffle items.</p>
3 months ago
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Karen Bell gave $100.00.
Well done to both of you. Enjoy.xx
3 months ago
Thankyou Karen, Tim and I really appreciate your generous support for this great cause. We are getting really close now.
3 months ago
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Brian Okeefe gave $100.00.
Nice day for a drive.
3 months ago
Hi Brian, Tim and I really appreciate your help in getting us to the start line and raising valuable funds in the fight to beat cancer. Thanks Lee.
3 months ago
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<p>Team Bats out of Hell (yes we had a name change) are getting closer just over 10 weeks to go,</p><p></p><p>Shitbox Rally Stickers have arrived!</p><p></p><p>Nearly 4K raised only $1100 to go to reach our minimum target.</p><p></p><p>Trivia night on the 17th of August, we have a good number of tables so far - we are hoping for a good turnout.</p><p></p><p>Fix and fasten and Brenniston First Aid are on board with trivia night support still looking for a few more.</p><p></p><p>The car is a little bit closer just need help with some exhaust/muffler holes (for RWC) we have a great volunteer lined up to help there - then its on to the Road Worthy - fingers crossed, we are about to start stressing the budget if anything else is needed.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far and special thanks to the team supporting the Trivia night, full trivia night details in the next update.</p>
3 months ago
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Karen Kruse gave $50.00.
Great effort guys.. Have fun.. xx 💕
3 months ago
Thankyou Karen, we love that you have chosen to support us and this cause.
3 months ago
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Meagan Tud gave $20.00.
3 months ago
Hey Tuds, Thank you so much, The Bats Out Of Hell really appreciate your support.
3 months ago
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<p>Rally Stickers arrived and on the car.</p><p></p><p>Donations are going well steel a way to go.</p><p></p><p>Trivia night this Saturday (17 Aug)</p><p></p><p>Last work on the car should be finished this week before we can get a RWC and Rego</p><p></p><p>The Car is starting to come together nicely, I'm worried about its acceptance as a true $1500 Shitbox lol</p>
3 months ago
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Jamie Conway gave $300.00.
Good Luck to Lee & Tim , Jamie & The Team @ Fix and Fasten
3 months ago
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<p>The Bat (Our Car) is now Roadworthy what an effort, many hours of work.</p><p></p><p>We couldn't have done it under budget without lots of help from family and friends.Thanks</p><p>Paul and Kim Wylaz</p><p>Mick Mallia</p><p>Tony from Chrome Auto Elec in Derrimut</p><p>Len Mallia</p><p>Earl &amp; Jill RWC</p><p>The Guys at Niss 4X4 wreckers in Brooklyn and of course Ebay - auto parts!</p><p></p><p>Rego next week - over the pits lol.</p><p></p><p>Trivia night Saturday 17th August:</p><p>We need to thank our Trivia Support Team:Jon Field and Julie Field, Paul and Jane Cull and of course Megan Mallia.</p><p></p><p>As well the following very generous raffle prises from supporters:</p><p>Fix and Fasten major raffle prise A DeWALT Tools Backpack with brushless Battery Grinder , 2 drill bit sets and</p><p>A large DeWALT Tool bag/trolley</p><p>Brenniston First Aid 2 great first aid kits</p><p>Grech Transport for some amazing hampers</p><p>Dan Murphy Gift Vouchers</p><p>We also have lots of other raffle items we have gathered:</p><p>Sun Theater Vouchers</p><p>some wine, beer cider and chocolate hampers</p><p></p><p>There'll be more items on the night so we'll post an update after the event.</p><p></p><p>Next steps - Smash the fundraising minimum target and Decorate the Bat!</p>
3 months ago
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Lee Mallia gave $1,628.00.
Trivia Night Fundraiser thanks to all who attended and contributed
3 months ago
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<p>Trivia night done and dusted.</p><p></p><p>Great night 76 People attended and we raised $2065 and after costs were able to donate $1628.</p><p></p><p>That gets us $900 over our target with 8 weeks to go.</p><p></p><p>Special Thanks to Jon and Paul Trivia Masters and </p><p></p><p>Megan, Julie and Jane the Queens of Fundraising.</p><p></p><p>Jamie and the Team at Fix and Fasten - Auction item</p><p>Sandra from Grech Cartage 4 Wonderful Hampers</p><p>Simon Bryan for the Odyssey Putter.</p><p></p><p>Rego Inspection Tomorrow Woo Hoo!</p>
2 months ago
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<p>Special Thanks to Brenniston First Aid for their very generous Donation of First Ait Kits to our Trivia Night Fundraising.</p>
2 months ago
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Russell Harris gave $100.00.
Onya guys
2 months ago
Legend Thanks Russell appreciate the support. The Bats out of Hell.
2 months ago
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Lee Mallia gave $2.00.
1 month ago
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Vicki Miers gave $200.00.
For my family
1 month ago
Thank you, Vicki your support is very much appreciated, Love to all the Miers. Tim and Lee.
1 month ago
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Len Mallia gave $100.00.
All the hard work is done, now go and enjoy it.
1 month ago
Hi Len Really appreciate your support getting the shitbox ready. The donation really is the cherry on top. Much appreciated 👏
1 month ago
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Scott Campbell gave $100.00.
Great work Tim & Mal.
1 month ago
Soupy thanks mate, We really appreciate your support. Great cause and 100% goes to cancer research. Beers soon.
1 month ago
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Kerry Harris gave $25.00.
Congratulations Lee & Tim on such a wonderful achievement for such a great cause Kez xx
1 month ago
Thankyou Kerry What a legend. We really appreciate your support.
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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.