Goal $10,500
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2024
$11,030
Raised
105%
Our Story …

We are really proud and excited to announce that we're taking part in the Shitbox Rally Spring 2024! We have dedicated our participation to Debbie’s husband, Glen Nicholson, who died from Mesothelioma in 2016, and who was an avid outback adventurer.


Yvonne and Debbie first met when they started their radio operator training with Marine Rescue Sydney a few years ago. In this rally they will be driving their shitbox from Bendigo to Townsville on offroads. They might know what to do when faced with a marine emergency radio call, but who knows what will happen when they encounter the dangers and uncertainties of the Australian outback?!


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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11 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
10 months ago
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Yvonne Nicholls gave $15.00.
Bottle return and earn
9 months ago
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Diane Campbell gave $50.00.
Penguins across Australia 🥰🥰 Go well!!
9 months ago
Hi Di, thanks so much for your donation! And I love your idea of having a penguin come along with us in some form!? It won't be quite the epic sea voyage we did across the Southern Ocean. But it will be an epic adventure nonetheless, full of similar fun and new friends. And the added challenge of making sure that Maud makes it to the end! Debbie x
9 months ago
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Claire Buttigieg gave $100.00.
Sounds like such a fun event! 😊
9 months ago
Hi Claire. Thanks so much for your generosity. The rally will be an epic adventure! (A little different from our polar expeditions, though, I think?!) And full of laughter and fun, with the odd car challenge thrown in?? Debbie x
9 months ago
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Carla Nicholson gave $300.00.
You never cease to astound me with your sense of adventure ma. I am so proud of you xxx
9 months ago
Aw. Thanks darling. Soooo generous. Love you lots. xxx
9 months ago
Thank you so much Carla. I so love working with your Mum, we have so much fun. I cant wait to meet you in Townsville
9 months ago
Thank you so much Carla. I so love working with your Mum, we have so much fun. I cant wait to meet you in Townsville
9 months ago
Thank you so much Carla. I so love working with your Mum, we have so much fun. I cant wait to meet you in Townsville
9 months ago
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Caroline Hogan gave $1,000.00.
Hi Debbie and Yvonne. We'll be following your progress across the country to Townsville. Have a great time! Caroline and Andrew
9 months ago
Dearest Caroline and Andrew. Thank you so much for your extraordinary generosity. Much love. Debbie
9 months ago
Thanks for your support Caroline you are so generous. I do hope I get to meet you some time soon.
9 months ago
Thanks for your support Caroline you are so generous. I do hope I get to meet you some time soon.
9 months ago
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Stacey McIntyre gave $200.00.
9 months ago
Hi Stacey. Thank you so much for your generous donation! Debbie x
9 months ago
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Pauline Horspool gave $100.00.
Well done Yvonne, Debbie. We will be with you every pothole on the way . Watch out for 🦘 Love Pauline and Bill 😍😘
8 months ago
Thanks Sis you are the best. Wish you could be here for the rally. Xx
8 months ago
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Lloyd Minifie gave $100.00.
Don’t forget your shifter
8 months ago
Thank you so much. Debbie and I are so excited about the race and are having so much fun organizing everything. See you in Bendigo on 18 October Xx
8 months ago
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$100.00 was received
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8 months ago
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Rosie McIntyre gave $30.00.
8 months ago
Thanks so much for purchasing some of our Radio Gaga raspberry jam! Enjoy!
8 months ago
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Yvonne Nicholls gave $15.00.
Return and earn
8 months ago
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Doug Elliott gave $10.00.
For yummy jam!
8 months ago
Many thanks, Doug. Enjoy!
8 months ago
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Keff McCulloch gave $50.00.
This is for the lovely, yummy raspberry jam.
8 months ago
Thank you lovely neighbors for your generous support. Enjoy our yummy jam xx
8 months ago
Thank you lovely neighbors for your generous support. Enjoy our yummy jam xx
8 months ago
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Jiamin Havard gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Jiamin and Richard! It is much appreciated.
8 months ago
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Garry Dinnie gave $20.00.
8 months ago
Thanks, Garry, for supporting us. Enjoy the jam!
8 months ago
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Shop 1 Auto gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Thanks Steve and Steph! I'll be giving you regular updates, Steve, when when we are on watch at Marine Rescue.
8 months ago
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Pete & Wendy Sneesby gave $100.00.
Go well, and Good Luck!
8 months ago
Thank you both so much for your support. We picked up our car from its check up service yesterday so it has new tyres and I new water coolant container as that was a bit the worse for wear. Follow us on instagram Radio Gaga to keep track of our exciting journey.
8 months ago
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Tami Young gave $30.00.
Go girls!
8 months ago
Hi Tami. Thanks so much for buying some of our jam. Enjoy!
8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $5.00.
Jam
8 months ago
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Debbie Nicholson gave $145.00.
Thank you, friends and Marine Rescue colleagues, for buying our raspberry jam! We have reached $2,500, which means that we can get our big Shitbox Rally stickers for the side of our car!!
8 months ago
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Vanessa Nicholson gave $100.00.
So proud - you are awesome - go safe and have fun . Love from your Nicholson / Kelsey whanau x
8 months ago
Aw, thanks so much, Vanessa. I will have more than one Nicholson in my heart as we hurtle through the outback. xx
8 months ago
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Gilbert Webster gave $200.00.
Go Gaga!
8 months ago
Gil, thank you so much for your generous donation. (And I suspect that we will indeed be going gaga some of the time!?)
8 months ago
Thank you so much, Gill, for your support
8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $10.00.
The Jam's delicious ... thank you Debbie, good luck with the fundraising! Damon.
8 months ago
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Georgia Scott gave $5.00.
8 months ago
Thanks, Georgia, for buying some of our jam. Enjoy! Debbie x
8 months ago
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Samantha Barker gave $100.00.
For 2 jars of the jam from Leigh’s childhood.
8 months ago
Sam, thank you so much for your generous donation. Enjoy the jam! Debbie x
8 months ago
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Sam Russo gave $100.00.
Good Luck Yvonne
8 months ago
Thank you so much for your support Sam and Silvana. Debbie and I are so pleased that we are getting so much help from our friends. Follow us on instagram Team Radio Gaga.
8 months ago
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Jennifer Yiu gave $20.00.
Thank you for the delicious jam! Have fun! Can't wait to hear all the stories from your journey~
8 months ago
Hi Jen, thanks so much for supporting Radio Gaga, with your purchase of jam and your donation. I will definitely have some stories to tell! Debbie x
8 months ago
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Don Nicol gave $5.00.
8 months ago
Hi Don, Thank you for supporting us by buying some of our Radio Gaga jam! Debbie and Yvonne.
8 months ago
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lisa hurlstone gave $20.00.
Thankyou for the lovely Jam, Debbie. There will be lots of great memories in those 7days!
8 months ago
Hi Lisa, Thank you for supporting us by buying a jar of our jam, and thank you for the extra donation. It is greatly appreciated! Debbie and Yvonne
8 months ago
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Caroline Hogan gave $30.00.
Go team! Thank you for the yummy jam!
8 months ago
Hi Caroline, Thanks for supporting us...again! Debbie x
8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
Thanks, Allana, for your generous donation. Debbie x
8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $70.00.
A big thank you to our Marine Rescue colleagues, who are buying our raspberry jam!
8 months ago
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$70.00 was received
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8 months ago
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Margaret Chu gave $50.00.
Good on you Radio Gaga Ladies - great cause! Have fun and stay safe. All the best.
8 months ago
Thank you so much we really appreciate your support
8 months ago
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Stuart Houston gave $20.00.
money for jam :-)
7 months ago
Thank you 🙏 for your support
7 months ago
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Steven Mitchell gave $50.00.
7 months ago
Thanks Steve your support is very much appreciated
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
Good luck, ladies
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $70.00.
The Radio Gaga raspberry jam is still a hit with our Marine Rescue Sydney colleagues! Thanks so much for supporting us with your purchases!
7 months ago
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Toby and Willow Rowe gave $400.00.
Go Grandma! Love Toby and Willow
7 months ago
Thanks guys. You’re the best. We really appreciate your support. Love Debbie and Yvonne
7 months ago
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David Walker gave $500.00.
7 months ago
Thanks David and Tracy you guys are the best. Thanks so much for your support 🥰
7 months ago
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Yvonne Nicholls gave $20.00.
Return and earn
7 months ago
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Samantha & Edward Sherriff gave $100.00.
Can't wait to see you guys head out in 'Maud'!! What a fabulous adventure with a fabulous cause 😍
7 months ago
Sam and Ed, thanks so much for your generous support! Debbie xx
7 months ago
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Debbie Cordukes gave $150.00.
Go Girls! Glen would be proud!
7 months ago
Aw, thanks Debbie xx And thanks so much for your generous donation. When we are hurtling through the red dust of the outback I will be recalling those 4WD trips we all did together... although I suspect that on the rally we will be getting more dust and less hurtling?!
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $45.00.
More jam sales, and donations too!
7 months ago
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alison theile gave $100.00.
go debbie!
7 months ago
Alison, thanks so much for your generous donation! I'll wander along to you with a sticker you can sign for the car (which I'm sure you have been noticing while it's been parked in the street lately!?) Debbie x
7 months ago
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Kerry Burgoyne gave $50.00.
Have some fun.
7 months ago
Thanks so much for your support. Can’t wait to see you next week. 🥰
7 months ago
Thanks so much for your support. Can’t wait to see you next week. 🥰
7 months ago
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Claire Pollock gave $100.00.
Good luck! Claire & Dave xx
7 months ago
Thanks, Claire and Dave, for your generous donation. Let's catch up over the next few days so you can sign a sticker for the car! Debbie x
7 months ago
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Melissa Edwards gave $50.00.
Go Ladies Go!
7 months ago
Thank you Melissa. I can’t wait to show you our car Maud the Ford and you can choose where to put your own sticker. Xx
7 months ago
Thank you Melissa. I can’t wait to show you our car Maud the Ford and you can choose where to put your own sticker. Xx
7 months ago
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Scott Aitken gave $50.00.
Kick arse. From Scott, Julia, Isla and Henry. AITKEN BUILDING
7 months ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Scott!
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
7 months ago
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David Griffiths gave $200.00.
Go Gaga!
7 months ago
David, thanks so much for your generous donation! Your support is, as always, immensely appreciated. Debbie x
7 months ago
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Mark McEnallay gave $50.00.
7 months ago
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Gifts on The Mall Leura gave $100.00.
Wonderful to follow your ‘journey’ thus far.. looking forward to Maud’s adventures! Gifts on The Mall Leura 💛🩵
7 months ago
Jo, thanks so much for your donation, and for the support you are giving us through Gifts on the Mall Leura. I can't wait to bring Maud up there. Debbie and Yvonne. x
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $15.00.
Jam sales....still popular!
7 months ago
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Jiamin Havard gave $50.00.
For Chutney
6 months ago
Thanks so much. Enjoy the chutney.
6 months ago
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Doug and Dianne Elliott gave $250.00.
Have fun and enjoy the ride!!
6 months ago
Thanks so much for your generous donation. You guys are the best and remember it was you who first introduced us to Shitbox Rally so double thanks.
6 months ago
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Sam and John Dawson gave $500.00.
We'll be following you all the way. (Virtually of course, from the UK)
6 months ago
Thanks so much for such a generous donation! I will definitely keep you updated with our progress. xx
6 months ago
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Leigh Nicholson gave $50.00.
Go Mum!
6 months ago
Aw darling, thanks so much! xx
6 months ago
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John Evans gave $50.00.
6 months ago
John, many thanks for your donation! It is greatly appreciated. Debbie and Yvonne
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $25.00.
Return and earn
4 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
Katie and Nick Burnett
4 months ago
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Debra Stone gave $50.00.
3 months ago
Thank you Deb and Nev for your support Xx
3 months ago
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Pamela Sayers gave $50.00.
Go team and have lots of fun for a great cause.
3 months ago
Thank you Pamela your support is very much appreciated and thank you for all your help with our upcoming BBQ
3 months ago
Thanks so much for the donation, Pamela. And thanks for all your help with the Bunnings BBQ this weekend.
3 months ago
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Pamela Sayers gave $30.00.
Don’t get into any jams.
3 months ago
Funny 😆
3 months ago
Haha - love the pun! Enjoy the jam. x (And we can't guarantee that there won't be many sticky situations we find ourselves in!)
3 months ago
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Desley Regan gave $100.00.
3 months ago
Hi Desley, thanks so much for your donation! It is greatly appreciated. Meanwhile, there will be a sticker with your name on it going on the car!
3 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
Return and earn
3 months ago
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Emma Davidson gave $50.00.
Wishing you all the best Debbie! I have no doubt you ladies will have a fabulous time. Best of luck. Love from Emma, Stuart, Calla and Isla.
3 months ago
Emma, thanks so much for your donation. We will be posting on Insta while we are on the road - so I think there will be some priceless photos!?
3 months ago
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Anonymous gave $342.20.
Thank you Gifts on The Mall Leura for selling all of our Radio Gaga products!
3 months ago
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Tamasin Young gave $50.00.
Go you queens!!
3 months ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Tammy, and for your stirring words!! It should be a blast!
3 months ago
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Jake Eakin gave $50.00.
Jake Eakin and Jaz Hill
3 months ago
Jake, it was great to see you at Bunnings. Thanks so much for your donation!
3 months ago
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Julie Barker gave $25.00.
3 months ago
Julie, thanks so much for visiting us at Bunnings and making a donation!
3 months ago
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Anonymous gave $160.80.
Bunnings BBQ
3 months ago
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Gail Berkman gave $50.00.
Go Girls. Love Peter and Gail. You are Stars.
3 months ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Gail! Maud will be in our neighbourhood soon, and you will be able to choose a spot for your sticker!
2 months ago
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$641.80 was received
Offline Funds
2 months ago
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Mcgrath Pittwater gave $500.00.
1 month ago
Thank you to the fantastic team at McGrath Pittwater for your generous support. Our adventure starts on Saturday follow us on Instagram Team Radio Gaga
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $459.82.
BBQ FUNDRAISER BUNNINGS IS THE BEST
2 months ago
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Malcolm Greenwood gave $150.00.
Donation from Malcolm and Ann
2 months ago
Thanks so much for your donation! Perhaps we'll meet up on a future rally?!?!
2 months ago
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Allana Sainty gave $100.00.
Getting closer Debbie! Looking forward to hearing of your adventures on the rally! 💗Allana
2 months ago
Thanks Allana... for your second donation!! Very kind of you. xx Just over 2 weeks to go before we leave Sydney. We're getting very excited!
2 months ago
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Calvin Hendry gave $50.00.
Good luck on your trip.
2 months ago
Hi Calvin. Thanks so much for your donation! (The donor stickers look great, don't they?!)
2 months ago
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Jack Denyer-Simmons gave $25.00.
2 months ago
Jack, thanks so much for your donation. Don't forget to follow us on Insta: radio_gaga_2024
2 months ago
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Clive Craven gave $100.00.
Good luck
2 months ago
Hi Clive, thanks so much for your generous donation!
2 months ago
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Emma Roberts gave $100.00.
What a fantastic adventure this is going to be for a great cause, enjoy and good luck!! Emma, Damon, Jake and Evie x
2 months ago
Thank you so much for your generous donation! Let's catch up over the next few days for you to sign your stickers!
2 months ago
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Michelle & Graham Flatman gave $200.00.
Lots of luck, have fun! Go girls!
2 months ago
Thanks, Michelle and Graham, for your wonderful donation. (And for your input to costume design!? 😄) Can't wait to share some of the stories. xx
1 month ago
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Wal Kind gave $50.00.
Momentum is your friend. So is wine. Enjoy the ride.
1 month ago
Thanks so much for helping us reach our goal. We are having so much fun and enjoying the adventure and looking forward to a few wines along the way
1 month ago
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GiftsonTheMallLeura gave $530.00.
.. can’t wait to follow your journey with Maud! .. love and wishes for a safe trip. Enjoy your adventures.. your energy, enthusiasm and commitment to reaching your goal is awe inspiring! Hugs, Joey Davidson/GiftsonTheMallLeura
1 month ago
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Helen Richard’s gave $20.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Helen you’re a gem. Follow our adventure on Instagram Team Radio Gaga
1 month ago
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Sue Ryan gave $10.00.
1 month ago
Thanks for your support Sue. We are all ready to go and can’t wait to tell you about our adventure. Follow us on Instagram Team Radio Gaga Xx
1 month ago
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Jess Gunning gave $50.00.
Best of luck Debbie. Looks like an incredible adventure. Jess x
1 month ago
Jess, thanks so much for your donation. Yes, it will indeed be a terrific adventure!
1 month ago
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Beumer Group Australia Pty Ltd gave $50.00.
Eventually the corrugations end! Enjoy your journey and best of luck with Maud. Cant wait to hear the stories. From the BEUMER Group team at Belrose.
1 month ago
Ken, many thanks to you and the Beumer Group for your donation!
1 month ago
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Kim Hughes gave $200.00.
Good luck Maud & Co 🥂
1 month ago
Kim, thanks so much for your generous donation. Xx
1 month ago
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Judi Unger gave $200.00.
You did it .... how exciting. What an incredible adventure. 👏 and 👏
1 month ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Judi! Debbie and Yvonne. x
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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.