Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$10,288
Raised
103%
Our Story …

James is really pleased to announce that they're taking part in Shitbox Rally Spring 2024! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Bendigo to Townsville via Innaminka and Betoota.


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.


Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected by Cancer and the disease does not discriminate. On the 1st of September last year, James' close friend from highschool, Lucas, lost his hard-fought battle with Bowel Cancer at age 37. James learnt of his passing on the day of his funeral but was fortunate enough to attend via web linkup. It's a reminder to check in often with your mates and their families.


All funds raised 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 our Facebook page "Pulling a Swifty - Shitbox Rally Spring 2024"

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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
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Kat Crowley gave $50.00.
Good on ya James!!
1 year ago
Thank you for kicking things off Kat!
1 year ago
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Redfrost gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Thanks again to Redfrost for supporting our car.
1 year ago
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Katie Gudgeon gave $25.00.
Sending you all the luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Katie!
1 year ago
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Brenton James gave $50.00.
Good luck mate. I predict the car survives
1 year ago
Thanks Brenton. You've kicked off the Deadpool in style!
1 year ago
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Debbie Wight gave $10.00.
I choose Rally Day 4...hoping the car lives a little longer though, I just like the number 4 ;) Good luck to Stacey and the Swifty crew :)
1 year ago
Thanks Debbie. You're in the Deadpool! Day 4? You reckon?!?! hahaha
1 year ago
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Simon Bennett) gave $25.00.
i reckon day 5 will be the car's day of reckoning...maybe just in time to get yourself in the beetota advocate :)
1 year ago
Thanks for your donation Simon. I'm hoping Day 5 will be smooth sailing despite it being only 10% sealed roads!
1 year ago
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Josh Lynch gave $50.00.
I reckon it will be hard but you will make it all the way.
1 year ago
Thanks Josh. Love the faith you have in the car!
1 year ago
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Peter Johnston gave $50.00.
Let's Hope the Stacey the Swift goes further than day 6 but if it retires, may it get to join the magic mile of machinery in Ilfracombe!
1 year ago
Thanks Pete! Day 6 it is!
1 year ago
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Jonathon Lawson gave $50.00.
I’m putting in for two spots (if that’s allowed) $25 the Swifty makes it all the way and $25 it picks up an award. Good luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Jono! Yes, multiple tickets are allowed. Looks like you got in on the $25 Car Survives option just in time!
1 year ago
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Brendan Mestroni gave $100.00.
A split bet if you'll allow. $50 on Rally Day 3. $25 on Car Survives. $10 on Travel Day 2. $10 on Rally Day 1. $5 on Rally Day 2. Good luck mate.
1 year ago
Holy wowzers Brendan! Thank you for your generosity. Unfortunately someone has beat you to the $25 Car Survives option. Email me at work ASAP with your next best preference.
1 year ago
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Audra Young gave $50.00.
Good luck fellas. $25 on day 7 and $25 on you getting an award!
1 year ago
Thanks bood! I've adjusted your bets as per our FB message. Good luck!
1 year ago
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Jenna Messer gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Jenna, you legend!
1 year ago
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Borchardt Farming gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Cheers bloke!
1 year ago
You're locked in the $50 Travel Day 3 and $50 Awards Ceremony
1 year ago
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Sheridan Tanzer gave $50.00.
YAY ! Good luck James! 1x $25 Rally D6, 1x $10 Rally D2, 1x $10 Rally D3, 1x $5 for Rally D5
1 year ago
Thanks Sheri! You're in the Deadpool!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $25.00.
Kris Beca sends regards XOs lukey
1 year ago
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Nathan Becka gave $10.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for your donation Nathan!
1 year ago
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Terry Harris gave $200.00.
Thanks mate it’s means a lot
1 year ago
So incredibly generous, thank you Terry
1 year ago
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Cora Lynch gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Lynch family!
1 year ago
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Cass Paech gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks bood!
1 year ago
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Amanda Willey gave $100.00.
Have a great trip boys! Amanda Panda 😊
1 year ago
Thanks Panda!
1 year ago
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Alison Knox gave $10.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Alison, you legend!
1 year ago
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Harshini C gave $10.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Harshini!
1 year ago
You're in the Deadpool for Travel Day 4
1 year ago
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Patrick Bostock gave $25.00.
Rally Day 3 (hope not tho)
1 year ago
Thanks Pat! You're in the Deadpool
1 year ago
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Tony Abreu gave $30.00.
Good Luck.
1 year ago
Thanks bru!
1 year ago
You're in the Deadpool for $25 Travel Day 3 and $5 for Rally Day 3
1 year ago
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Shu Zhang gave $5.00.
1 year ago
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Timothy William Cash gave $50.00.
Enjoy your adventure! Until Day 4 that is :)
1 year ago
Thank you Tim!
1 year ago
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Jeremy Trotman gave $25.00.
Please make sure the car packs-up on Rally Day 4!!!
1 year ago
Thanks Trotters! I make no promises!
1 year ago
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Marko Jaatinen gave $100.00.
Good luck James. Put me down for $50 on Rally day 5 and spread the rest across the field!
1 year ago
Thank you for your generosity mate. You're in the Deadpool for $50 on Rally day 5, $25 on rally day 2,$10 each on travel day 1 and rally day 7 and the final $5 on the team winning an award.
1 year ago
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Daniel Betar gave $1,000.00.
1 year ago
You bloody legend! This rally is going to be memorable, that's for sure
1 year ago
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Trudy Davidson gave $25.00.
Have fun! I think the car will survive the journey
1 year ago
Thanks Trudy, we hope so too!
1 year ago
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Parichit Thapa gave $30.00.
All the best James. I think you guys will have to stay in Rocky a bit more than you would like to. Put me in for Travel day 3 and 4.
1 year ago
Thanks Champion! You're in the Deadpool for $5 on Travel day 3 and $25 for travel day 4
1 year ago
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Ben Morgan gave $50.00.
Good luck James.
1 year ago
Cheers Ben, your donation is greatly appreciated
1 year ago
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Andrzej Golkowski gave $30.00.
All the best James and Daniel! Andrew G
1 year ago
Thanks Killer! See you at the BBQ
1 year ago
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Bradley Bailey gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thank you for your generosity, Brad!
1 year ago
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Kathryn Austen gave $50.00.
$50.00 on car survives! 100% insanity :) best of luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Kathryn! As discussed, you're on the Deadpool for Travel Day 1 instead. Good luck!
1 year ago
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Holly Arbon gave $10.00.
$10 on the car to survive! Best of luck team. Big thanks to Kat Austin @ CMB for sharing this with me :-)
1 year ago
Thanks Holly, as discussed, you're in the Deadpool for $5 on Rally Day 1 and $5 on Rally Day 7
1 year ago
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Kevin Nicholson gave $50.00.
Best of Luck
1 year ago
Thanks Kev! Much appreciated
1 year ago
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Mark Moffat gave $25.00.
Good luck mate.
1 year ago
Thank you Mark!
1 year ago
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Mal Mccabe gave $50.00.
Good luck mate
1 year ago
Thanks Mal, much appreciated!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $4.00.
Good luck
1 year ago
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Maddison Bloxsom gave $10.00.
1 year ago
Cheers Maddi!
1 year ago
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David McRae gave $20.00.
Good luck James!
1 year ago
Thanks Dave!
1 year ago
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Dave Mallabar gave $10.00.
Good luck until travel day1 or 4
1 year ago
Cheers Dave!
1 year ago
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Bradley Bailey gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thank you B-Rad!
1 year ago
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Sarah Johnson gave $50.00.
Go Stacey the Suzuki
1 year ago
You're not too bad for a kiwi hahaha you bloody legend, thank you!
1 year ago
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Jill Koltermann gave $50.00.
Good luck this time round James! Hope it’s an amazing experience!
1 year ago
Thank you Mrs Apelt!
1 year ago
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Elizabeth Gurdian gave $20.00.
I know it’s not much. You are amazing and I hope it all works out.
1 year ago
Every little bit counts, thank you Liz!
1 year ago
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Geoff Hardiker gave $50.00.
Good luck mate
1 year ago
Thanks Geoff!
1 year ago
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Pulling a Swifty Shitbox Rally gave $1,045.00.
BBQ fundraiser and extras
1 year ago
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Sharon Borchardt gave $100.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
OMG thank you Sharon!
1 year ago
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Rebecca Johnson gave $50.00.
Love you James xx
1 year ago
You little legend! Thanks Bec
1 year ago
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A Yarham gave $750.00.
All the best for your big journey, for a big cause. Love, the Yarhams!
1 year ago
This is incredible, thank you guys!
1 year ago
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Mick Baillie gave $33.00.
Double Lucky from the Rice Cooker Express. See you on the Rally 🍺🏎️🍚
1 year ago
Cheers Mick! Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to nominate your team as a fellow buddy group member......
1 year ago
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Carolyn Hall gave $20.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
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Jessica Evans gave $100.00.
Go Ben and James
1 year ago
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Lois Lsarkman gave $50.00.
Have a great time fellas. no fuel gauge is the least of your problems.
1 year ago
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mick and michelle janes gave $100.00.
Wish i was there.
1 year ago
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Ryan Cox gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Borchardt Farming gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for the donation bloke!
1 year ago
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Noel and Carolyn Willey gave $100.00.
All the best James...... Its for a great cause. Noel and Carolyn 98
1 year ago
Thanks bood, greatly appreciated :)
1 year ago
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James Macqueen gave $500.00.
Go get em!!!
1 year ago
Holy dooley! Thank you so much James!
1 year ago
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Alana Pearen gave $100.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Alana!
1 year ago
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guy davidson gave $100.00.
Enjoy brother
1 year ago
Shall do mate! Thanks again for the donation
1 year ago
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Therese Willey gave $100.00.
Good luck James W. Love from Mum
1 year ago
Thanks Mum, much appreciated
1 year ago
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Andrew Skele gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Cheers Skeley!
1 year ago
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Hvac solutions seq gave $371.00.
Got to the 5k mark- send it
1 year ago
Nice one Tom! Thanks mate
1 year ago
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Matt Shaw gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks cuz!
1 year ago
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Sarah Fitzhenry gave $100.00.
Go hard or go home!!……hehehe I’ve always wanted to say that;)
1 year ago
You know we will Sez! Thanks for your donation!
1 year ago
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Lizzie & Andy Vaughan gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Liz and Andy!
1 year ago
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Tim Priebbenow gave $50.00.
All the best Binga. I hope Swifty delivers.
1 year ago
hahaha thanks for your dontation TP!
1 year ago
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Karl Sinnamon gave $20.00.
1 year ago
Cheers Karl
1 year ago
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Koko Kanteen Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Mountain View Cafe in Maleny supports the cause!
1 year ago
Incredible, thank you guys! If you have some Mountain View Cafe stickers you'd like to put on the car, get them to Ben soon :)
1 year ago
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Lynda and Nathan Menzies gave $200.00.
What a legend for getting back out on the road again! Have an amazing time.
1 year ago
Thank you Lynda and Nathan!
1 year ago
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TONYABREU Abreu) gave $50.00.
Good luck
1 year ago
Thanks Tony, you're in the Deadpool for Travel Day 2!
1 year ago
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Emily Evans gave $20.00.
Dad I hope you don't break down at all.
1 year ago
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Lucas EVANS gave $25.00.
Cancer is very serious, hope the car can be fixed for all the times it breaks down
1 year ago
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Josh Sharp gave $5.00.
Rally Day 6 $5 Deadpool --- Best of luck!!!!
1 year ago
Thanks Josh, you're in the Deadpool!
1 year ago
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Tanya Bohlmann gave $25.00.
Sounds like a crazy adventure for an amazing cause! Enjoy the journey :)
1 year ago
Thanks again Tanya
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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Trevor Goddard gave $100.00.
Great stuff Ben!
1 year ago
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Nyreesha, Tim and Ayana Cayzer gave $30.00.
Wishing you all the best for the journey, such a great cause. Good luck James!
1 year ago
Thank you Cayzer family!
1 year ago
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Chris Caines gave $50.00.
Good luck Lads, what could possibly go wrong lol
1 year ago
Turns out, nothing went majorly wrong. Thanks for the donation Cainsey!
1 year ago
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Andrew Yarham gave $100.00.
Put us down for the 3 remaining spots for deadpool.
1 year ago
Thanks again maaaate!
1 year ago
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James Willey gave $75.00.
Cash Donations
1 year ago
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Jo Justo gave $100.00.
Lovely to meet you and thank you for your efforts.
1 year ago
Thank you Jo, commiserations on the election result. A tough seat to win I'm sure.
1 year ago
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Hunyati de Vries gave $25.00.
Donating to Travel day 2 Deadpool! Good luck!
1 year ago
It was touch and go on Travel Day 2 but we made it to Bendigo. Thanks for your donation!
1 year ago
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Aleeta Skiller gave $50.00.
Good luck from the Skillers :-)
1 year ago
Thanks Skillers!
1 year ago
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Kerry Lort-phillips gave $100.00.
Good luck in your shitbox
1 year ago
Thanks Kerry!
1 year ago
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Budd's Butchers gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Budd's Butcher!
1 year ago
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Jacqueline Tarry gave $30.00.
Have a not shit time in your shitbox!
1 year ago
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Sophie Hodge gave $25.00.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Justin & Cathy McCormick gave $100.00.
Good luck & safe travels Justin & Cathy Lones Rangers 🩷
1 year ago
You bloody legends! Tipped us over the $10,000 goal, thank you!
1 year ago
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Alana Mosely gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Alana!
1 year ago
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Lauren Eastwood gave $50.00.
For Lucas. Love you x
1 year ago
Thank you so much!
1 year ago
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JAMES WILLEY gave $104.50.
Windscreen washing donations
1 year ago
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James Willey gave $50.00.
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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.

$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.