Goal $40,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$42,512
Raised
106%
Our Story …

Wes & John Dawson


With John facing several years of Cancer treatments, its time to give back to the people who gave so much to him.


Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th year.and the teams are shooting to raise over $2,000,000 for the run!


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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2 years ago
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John Dawson gave $500.00.
In memory of my father Lance.
2 years ago
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John Dawson gave $500.00.
To acknowledge the work of the staff, Nepean Cancer Centre.
2 years ago
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Wes Dawson gave $2,000.00.
LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago
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PSTS GROUP gave $200.00.
Safe travels in the classic fairlane shear luxury…. The Birds
2 years ago
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Carpark King gave $200.00.
Good Luck Wes and John, great cause! We will be watching!
2 years ago
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ALPINE MOTOR GROUP gave $1,000.00.
Harry Callahan: Uh uh. I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
2 years ago
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Sergei Stenkov gave $50.00.
Keep up with the great work boys 💪💯
2 years ago
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Matthew Davis gave $50.00.
2 years ago
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Anu Rani Regmi gave $50.00.
Go Wes. Its such a great cause.
2 years ago
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Sue Cheema gave $50.00.
Great cause Wes! Good iob!
2 years ago
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Michael Malone gave $500.00.
2 years ago
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David Schultz gave $100.00.
What a great cause Good Luck in the Rally but mainly Enjoy your time together
2 years ago
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Chief Fluid Systems Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Well done Guys! Have fun 😀
2 years ago
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The Property Co Group gave $500.00.
Get it done gents! Wes you're a star!
2 years ago
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John Dawson gave $500.00.
Acknowledgement of the work of the cancer care teams working at Nepean District Hospital.
2 years ago
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Hayley Price gave $50.00.
Great cause! Enjoy the ride in the Ford history 🙌🏼
2 years ago
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Tracy Stoltz gave $50.00.
Give them horns!!!
2 years ago
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Alex and Courtney Mcgarrell gave $30.00.
2 years ago
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Olivia Newman gave $250.00.
❤️ everything about this Mr Dawson xoxo
2 years ago
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Paul Bristow gave $100.00.
Great cause more than happt to donate Gidiup Go for it Wes Paul and Michelle
2 years ago
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Daniel Hitchon gave $100.00.
2 years ago
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J Woodcroft gave $50.00.
2 years ago
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Elise Spinks gave $200.00.
Great cause for everyone to get on board and support . I have lost both my parents to cancer 💔 F*#k Cancer
2 years ago
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Vinesh Prakash gave $50.00.
Enjoy the adventure
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
2 years ago
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Mirko Milic gave $519.66.
Great cause Wes and good on you for doing it! Wishing you a successful and Casper free rally :)
2 years ago
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Roy Trimarchi gave $100.00.
Good luck mate
2 years ago
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Allan Daly gave $100.00.
Good luck on the trip
2 years ago
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Carol Dawson gave $100.00.
Very proud of your involvement in such a good cause. Hope ypu both enjoy the experience.
2 years ago
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Jan & John Clark & Dawson gave $1,000.00.
In memory of my mum, Elsie Rix, and our friend Trevor Lloyd, who put up a good fight but lost the battle.
2 years ago
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Allan Daly gave $100.00.
From Pat and Bob Daly
2 years ago
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K & R Frederick gave $500.00.
Wonderful cause, go Wes, John and the crew 😃 Aunty Kris and Uncle Ric Travel safe
2 years ago
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Zoran Stojoski gave $100.00.
Good luck, Great cause
2 years ago
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Raj and Bec Ramani gave $200.00.
Go you good things!! So proud of you both 😃
1 year ago
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Ken Linfoot gave $500.00.
Great start John and Wes. Have a ball! Ken & Janina Linfoot
1 year ago
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Siobhan Conte gave $100.00.
Enjoy the ride boy's. And have a amazing adventure for a awesome cause.
1 year ago
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Stephen Taulanga gave $100.00.
Well done mate, all the best!
1 year ago
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Think Tank Digital Marketing gave $500.00.
1 year ago
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Jan & Roger Winterburn gave $100.00.
A great effort for a great cause
1 year ago
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Kellie Wilson gave $50.00.
Have a Safe great time Wes and John, Hope you raise a huge amount of $$ for a cure for Cancer 🎗
1 year ago
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David Schultz gave $100.00.
Great Cause Great Reason
1 year ago
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Kristie Mcgarrell gave $50.00.
Well done Wes and john, Cancer council is a great cause to donate to you either know someone or are someone touched by cancer. We hope you reach your goal and enjoy the shit box rally!!!! From Kristie john and family. Also in memory of current and past family going through treatment.
1 year ago
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Dwyers Truck Centre gave $900.00.
1 year ago
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Tom Kennedy gave $250.00.
Well done Wes. Have a great trip
1 year ago
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Jason Mannix gave $249.00.
Awesome Wes, Good luck mate
1 year ago
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Deleepa Wijerathna gave $50.00.
Even if a king is sick, when he is in one place, there is no doubt... Where in the world,,,, Happiness other than healthy happiness !!!
1 year ago
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Gardx gave $2,390.00.
1 year ago
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AWN Insurance gave $2,390.00.
1 year ago
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Hspark Electrical gave $890.00.
1 year ago
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Wes Dawson gave $9,000.00.
1 year ago
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Harrigan Ford gave $5,973.00.
1 year ago
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Angle Auto Finance gave $890.00.
1 year ago
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Autotrader gave $890.00.
1 year ago
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Michael Fitzpatrick gave $500.00.
Go Dirty Harry. Enjoy the rally, Wes & John. Cheers Carolyn & Drew
1 year ago
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Bruce Bailey gave $50.00.
Best Wishes from Bruce and Debbie.
1 year ago
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Peter Agar gave $50.00.
Well done John & Wes. Safe travels
1 year ago
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Garry Ryan gave $200.00.
Good luck John
1 year ago
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Stephen Parker gave $100.00.
Good Luck to you both, I hope your feeling lucky!
1 year ago
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Jacqui Payne gave $100.00.
Congratulations on the exciting adventure ahead Team Dirty Harry. Wishing you all the best of luck. We hope Dirty Harry makes our day and makes it all the way to Townsville. Cheers, Jacqui & Felipe
1 year ago
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Steven Wong gave $200.00.
1 year ago
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Frank Behl gave $100.00.
Good luck with your and Wes's fundraising and hope your Rally is fun and trouble free.
1 year ago
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Karalyn Brown gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Stephen Corry gave $250.00.
1 year ago
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John Keogh Keogh gave $50.00.
Good Luck Jphn
1 year ago
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Amanda and Ian Roots gave $100.00.
Have a fabulous time!!
1 year ago
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Stan and Pamela Noal gave $300.00.
cheering on John and Wes as we appreciate your efforts for the Cancer Council. Enjoy your adventures :)
1 year ago
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Meyers Contracting gave $1,890.00.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Brian Bonham gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Franziska Jackson gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Teresa and Shane Doyle gave $100.00.
Awesome cause - well done Hope you and your dad have a fantastic time at the rally
1 year ago
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Bryce Dickes gave $100.00.
Good luck Wes and well done to all involved making this happen. :)
1 year ago
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Pamela Webster gave $50.00.
In thanks for all the cancer treatment my brother has received.
1 year ago
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Chantel Contreras gave $100.00.
Smash it and enjoy!!
1 year ago
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Oak Flats Muffler Men (Wolf Pack 4X4) gave $390.00.
1 year ago
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Anna & Sash Corbeski gave $200.00.
Have an amazing adventure!
1 year ago
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Joan Davis gave $50.00.
Good luck John, enjoy.
1 year ago
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Alicen & Mick Mcgarrell gave $100.00.
Good luck and have a fantastic road trip Wes and John
1 year ago
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Christine Smith gave $100.00.
Have a great journey Wes & John. Behave yourselves & look after each other - no arguing!!
1 year ago
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Jenny & Dave Chisholm gave $70.00.
Great Job Wes & John. Enjoy the ride!
1 year ago
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Fermin Casado gave $200.00.
Stay out of trouble!
1 year ago
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Anu Regmi gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Marty Haynes gave $200.00.
Enjoy the run Wes and John.💪
1 year ago
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Team Norton gave $200.00.
From Team Norton
1 year ago
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Dean Hennessey gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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Anna Coloveros gave $50.00.
Go for it Team Dawson - all the best!
1 year ago
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Michael Galea gave $50.00.
Great cause, great way to raise awareness and funds!! PS That Fairlane still has some good parts on it. Great car that will get you there and back in style!! All the best to the Dawsons!!
1 year ago
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Peter Steward gave $100.00.
If I was on this rally I’ll give you a run for your money. Pistol Pete Stewart
1 year ago
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Stephen Morrison gave $20.00.
Go Wes! Stay Safe!
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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.

$59 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.