Goal $7,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Summer 2023
$10,975
Raised
157%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally 2023 Summer!! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Rockhampton to Hobart.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 13th 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 2023 Summer rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.

These funds go to the 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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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: $2,159,943
target: $2,000,000
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1 year ago
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Maddi Dean-Jones gave $100.00.
Can’t wait to see all the updates from your adventures. What a worthy cause.
1 year ago
Thanks for kicking it off Maddi, first donation, really appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Elise Dean-Jones gave $100.00.
You got this!! Can’t wait to watch your adventures (and hopefully very few misadventures) unfold!
1 year ago
Thanks Elise, your support is greatly appreciated. . . .what happens on the rally stays on the rally, no misadventures will be reported.
1 year ago
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Jenni & Chris McMaster gave $100.00.
We are very happy to be a part of this fundraising journey. We hope your shitbox gets you safely from Rockhampton to Hobart & you raise lots of much needed funds along the way.
1 year ago
You are champions!! Thank you smooch for your generous contribution. Not sure what I've let myself in for, but I'm sure it will be fun. Pete xx
1 year ago
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Judith Savill gave $100.00.
Very happy to make this donation. Any money towards this fundraise is well worth it. Look forward to watching the progress of Michael and Peter next year. Judy and Tony Savill
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
1 year ago
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John Corcoran gave $200.00.
Good luck boys!! Suspect you'll need it. Have fun Love John and Kate xxx
1 year ago
Thank you guys. Very generous!
1 year ago
Thanks John & Kate, your generosity is greatly appreciated. Yes fingers crossed luck is on our side.
1 year ago
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Margaret Gritching gave $100.00.
Go you Shitbox Ralliers .... Do your best for such a wonderful cause! Margaret Gritching
1 year ago
Thanks Marg, greatly appreciated.
1 year ago
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Anna Woodhouse gave $100.00.
Go you mad things!!! Dad, when are your lessons on engine maintenance starting??!!! Lots of love from us all xxx PS. Get the Canberra sausage sizzle booked in and we'll help you run it! x
1 year ago
Thanks Anna, really appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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Michella Burgers gave $100.00.
Not dead yet, well, I hope you survive this! Looks like a lot of fun (and dust). Good luck and thanks for doing this for such a worthy and heartfelt cause. ❤️❤️
1 year ago
Thanks Michella, we appreciate your support, fingers crossed we’re up for the challenge.
1 year ago
I know Mike has already sent thanks, but here is a mother big thank you from me! Pete
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $30.00.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $15.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
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Paul vd Oetelaar gave $50.00.
You can do it Michael. Go for it! Grtz P&N.
1 year ago
Thank you Paul & Natascha, we really appreciate this, especially coming from the other side of the world. Hoping all is well with the two of you. . . .stay out of the heat.
1 year ago
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Melissa Phillips gave $100.00.
Good luck Pete!
1 year ago
Thank you Melissa, your support is greatly appreciated. And yes a bit of luck wouldn't go astray either.
1 year ago
Thanks Mel. Very generous. The cause will be grateful. Xx
1 year ago
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Sherilyn Phillips gave $40.00.
Crazy buggar, stafe safe
1 year ago
Thank you Sherilyn, your support is greatly appreciated. Best regards Peter & Michael Team NOT DEAD YET
1 year ago
Thanks Cherry. Really grateful! Look forward to embellishing the tales. Xxx
1 year ago
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Sam and Lucy Turvey gave $200.00.
Best of luck chaps, enjoy!
1 year ago
Very good of you Sam & Lucy, your generosity is very much appreciated. Remember luck will only take you so far. . . .let's just hope it might be near a train station.
1 year ago
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Sam Osthoff gave $40.00.
Hi Mike! Well done on your efforts for this great cause! A truly noble effort. Big thank you for helping us out with the locked door and the loan of your hard hats! Thanks again Sam, Bianca, Harry and Finley
1 year ago
Thank you Sam, Bianca, Harry & Finley, Pete & I really appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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Elly Burgers gave $100.00.
What a great cause! Very happy to support the Cancer Council and you and Pete. You have always been a big support to our family. Good luck & have fun!
1 year ago
Thank you Elly, Pete and I are really grateful for support. . . .and no doubt so is the Council Council and all of those people who would benefit from their research. Many thanks Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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consistent excellence Consulting gave $20.00.
Such a great cause - good luck
1 year ago
Hi Cassandra, thank you so much for your support, on behalf of Shitbox Rally Team NOT DEAD YET and CANCER COUNCIL we really appreciate your generosity.
1 year ago
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Lane & O'Rourke gave $250.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Brian, your generous support is greatly appreciated, we look forward to keeping you updated on our progress once the rally kicks off. Regards Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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JBMedia gave $100.00.
Go Michael and Pete. Your commitment is to be applauded. X
1 year ago
Thanks so much John, very grateful for your support. We'll keep you posted once the rally gets underway.
1 year ago
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Isabel Stephens gave $50.00.
Dear Michael & Pete, All the best on your drive from Rockhampton to Hobart…stay safe and have a lot of fun!!! This is an amazing thing you are doing!!
1 year ago
Hi Isabel, thank you so much for both the words of encouragement and your generous support, really very much appreciated. Regards Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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Paul Griffin gave $100.00.
Well done guys. Enjoy the rally
1 year ago
Cheers Paul, Pete and I greatly appreciate the support. Hope the renovations are charging ahead. Regards M.
1 year ago
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Megan Dean-Jones gave $100.00.
Gotta admire your drive Michael & Pete. Such a worthy cause.
1 year ago
Thanks Megan. As for the “drive” we can discuss after the event
1 year ago
Thank you, seriously hoping "our drive" is up to the challenge, there's a reason they are referred to as shitboxes. We appreciate your support. M & P
1 year ago
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verity gibson gave $50.00.
good luck Michael and well done in advance x verity
1 year ago
Thanks Verity, your support is greatly appreciated, we'll keep you updated with posts once the rally gets underway. Regards Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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Abigail Porter gave $25.00.
Go Michael and Peter!! Great cause! Abi & Craig Porter
1 year ago
Thanks Abi & Craig, that's very kind of you, Pete & I are very grateful for your support. We'll send you a link to keep you updated on the progress once we get going. Regards, Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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Bin Covers Australia gave $90.00.
1 year ago
Well done Bin Covers|.
1 year ago
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Robert Burgers gave $100.00.
All the best on the trip.
1 year ago
Thank you, appreciate the support. M&P
1 year ago
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Thomas Dean-Jones gave $50.00.
Onya maaaate
1 year ago
Thanks champ, very generous.
1 year ago
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Laura Richards gave $50.00.
Wishing 'Not Dead Yet ' a very lively race ! Laura & Edward R
1 year ago
Thank you so much Laura & Edward, your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Regards Michael & Peter
1 year ago
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Neil MITCHELMORE gave $100.00.
Good cause, and good luck to the Not Dead Yet team !!
1 year ago
Thanks Neil and Sal. Very generous. Pete & Mike
1 year ago
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Simon Tillbrook gave $50.00.
Best of luck Michael - Simon and Fi
1 year ago
Cheers Simon, appreciate the support.
1 year ago
Cheers Simon & Fi, appreciate the support.
1 year ago
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home on darley gave $200.00.
well done and good luck. Home on Darley
1 year ago
Big thank you to Craig at "Home on Darley" for your generous donation and encouragement. Your support is very much appreciated, not only by us but more importantly by Cancer Council and those that will benefit directly.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
1 year ago
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Dominic Morgan gave $200.00.
You know it's cheaper to fly, right !! great cause, best of luck Dom, Dominique and Sarah
1 year ago
Thanks Dom, Dominique & Sarah, thank you so much, your support is greatly appreciated. Yes agreed it would be cheaper to fly, but where's the fun in that. Although, ask me again in April???
1 year ago
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John/ Jane Pannett gave $50.00.
Good cause, good luck. John & Jane
1 year ago
Thanks to you both. Mike and I are very grateful
1 year ago
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Jane Michael gave $150.00.
Best of luck to you both. We’re both jealous of all the adventures you’ll have. Alan and Jane
1 year ago
Thanks so much. Mike and I really appreciate your generosity
1 year ago
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Joanne Rickard gave $200.00.
A great adventure for a great cause, We look forward to following you. Safe travels to you both . The Rickard Family Xx
1 year ago
So grateful for your generosity. Love the Rickard’s!! Pete and Mike
1 year ago
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Dave Atkins gave $120.00.
1 year ago
Thanks again Davo!. May need a sub rather than a Mazda if it doesn't stop raining
1 year ago
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Louise Smeets gave $100.00.
The Osselaer Family
1 year ago
Thank you Louise, Willemijn, Brecht, Arnout & Bente. Pete & I really appreciate your generous support, we'll send you a link once the Rally gets underway so you can follow our progress.
1 year ago
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Sally & Nasser Jafarzadeh gave $100.00.
Wishing you both all the best on your adventure! Have fun and enjoy every moment….. good luck chaps! Sal and Nasser UK
1 year ago
Amazing guys! Thank you. If it doesn't stop raining soon we may need to swap the Mazda for a sub. Pete & Mike
1 year ago
Mike and I are really grateful for your generosity. Will keep you in touch with progress
1 year ago
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Frederick Lee gave $150.00.
Good luck guys - have fun and stay safe - Fred, Alma & Family
1 year ago
I know I've thanked you separately, but here are thanks again from Mike and myself. Your donation is very much appreciated
1 year ago
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Judy Bush gave $100.00.
Will be thinking of you Good luck Love Judy and Peter xxxx
1 year ago
Mike and I are really grateful for your generosity. Will keep you in touch with progress once the rally starts in March
1 year ago
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Michelle Prideaux gave $100.00.
Hope you have a great time on the Rally what a great adventure
1 year ago
Thanks Michelle, Pete & I are very grateful for your support and generosity. We'll send you a link once the Rally is underway so you can follow our progress.
1 year ago
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Greg Costello gave $100.00.
Be safe have fun and keep us posted with updates of your adventure
1 year ago
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David Begg gave $100.00.
Way to go Michael!! Behind you all the way ?? Love Liz and Dave xx
1 year ago
Thank you Liz & Dave, very generous of you. Pete, I and the Cancer Council are grateful for your support. PS given that the majority of the rally will be on dirt roads, behind us may not be the best place to position yourselves.
1 year ago
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Evan Jones gave $100.00.
Go give em shit. All the family at Chez Frans
1 year ago
Thanks Evan, John & Baci, that's very kind of you, we greatly appreciate your support. We'll give it our best. Hoping to send a link once we get underway so you can follow our progress.
1 year ago
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Ellie Mackay gave $50.00.
Great work guys!
1 year ago
Thanks Ellie, very kind of you. Great to meet you on the weekend, hope the esky & ice came in handy. Cheers, Michael, Pete (& Rob).
1 year ago
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Michael Dean-Jones gave $2,380.00.
Proceeds of Bunnings BBQ & Raffle
1 year ago
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Bel Derrington gave $25.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Bel. Much appreciated. Will talk soon
1 year ago
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David Derrington gave $25.00.
Good luck Peter. Remember “What Three Words”
1 year ago
Thanks Davy! The "What3Words App" will be safely packed with my toothbrush. Although Mike's sense of direction is likely much better than my own, I suspect we will need all the help we can get.
1 year ago
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Meredith Baume gave $50.00.
Good luck Michael, its an amazing thing you're doing.
1 year ago
Thanks Meredith, Pete and i really appreciate your support. We'll send a link once we're underway so you can follow our progress. Many thanks, Michael
1 year ago
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Gillian Pirie gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Kerrie Shimeld gave $100.00.
Best of luck Michael and Peter. ….A great cause, close to my heart? May the roads be smooth..Enjoy the ride!
1 year ago
Thanks Kerrie. Lovely to hear from you. Pete
1 year ago
Thank you Kerrie, very grateful for your support, much appreciated. Pete & Michael. PS. We'll send you a link to keep you updated once the rally gets underway.
1 year ago
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Andrew Lewis gave $150.00.
Good luck and great rallying guys!! Have fun and stay safe. Best wishes, Andy & Lynne
1 year ago
So many thanks guys! We will keep you up to speed as we head off into the blue yonder
1 year ago
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Platinum Group Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
Good Luck Pete & Michael. From the Platinum Group Team
1 year ago
Thank you guys. So much appreciated! .... and we love the kitchen too
1 year ago
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Farrell The Painter gave $50.00.
Good luck Peter, looking forward to hearing your adventures ?
1 year ago
Thank you from Michael and me. No doubt there will be many tales to tell
1 year ago
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Belinda Derrington gave $50.00.
Have fun and take care, Peter! Bel xx
1 year ago
More than generous! Thanks from both of us
1 year ago
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John Pannett gave $100.00.
Good luck John & Jane
1 year ago
More than generous! Thanks from both of us
1 year ago
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Peter Woods gave $150.00.
Good luck, have fun, stay safe Love Peter & Issi xx
1 year ago
Super generous! Thank you. Looking forward to relating the tales later in the year
1 year ago
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Vicki Mearns gave $50.00.
Wishing you dead set the best time raising funds for such a good cause.
1 year ago
Thanks guys. See you tomorrow
1 year ago
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Abigail Porter gave $25.00.
Go Michael & Peter great Cause, shame its not a great car ? Love Abi & Craig Porter x
1 year ago
Thank you Abi & Craig, greatly appreciated.
1 year ago
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Pauline Roddy gave $100.00.
What an adventure and great cause.
1 year ago
Thanks Pauline, very generous. We appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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Peter Whittall gave $200.00.
Stay safe and have a great time guys. Love to be joining you. Cheers Peter W
1 year ago
Amazingly generous Pete. Thanks from both of us. Looking forward to relating the tales
1 year ago
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Terry Herfort gave $200.00.
Best of luck to you.
1 year ago
Thanks Terry for your generous support, we hope to do you proud. We'll send you a link to keep track of our progress. See you on the other side. Cheers, Pete & Michael
1 year ago
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Bruce Robertson gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Bruce, your generous support is greatly appreciated. Keep an eye out for the link to watch our progress. Cheers, Michael & Pete
1 year ago
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Brian and Audrey Nash gave $100.00.
Go boys go!
1 year ago
Wonderful guys! Thank you. Pete & Mike
1 year ago
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Nick Moore gave $100.00.
Wishing you safe and successful travels, Love Nick and Mo x
1 year ago
Thanks guys.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
1 year ago
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Julia Pucci gave $200.00.
Go well Michael - have fun! All the best Julia!
1 year ago
Thank you Julia, your generous support is greatly appreciated. Lets just hope the weather is on our side.
1 year ago
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Mark O'Brien gave $100.00.
Great cause - good luck Pete. Drive carefully?? Love M&S
1 year ago
Lots of thanks guys. Looking forward to sharing the stories in the summer
1 year ago
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Brian Kenyon gave $100.00.
Good luck from Jo and Bri.
1 year ago
Thank you guys. Much appreciated
1 year ago
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Maja Pavic gave $50.00.
Wishing you all the best Maddi’s Dad! Such a great cause that has touched the lives of so many including myself having people close to me succumb to the devastating disease.
1 year ago
Thank you Maja, sorry to hear of your loss. May the fight against cancer continue. We appreciate your support. Michael & Pete
1 year ago
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Carol Lunt gave $100.00.
Good luck and bon voyage. Frank is envious. We look forward to hearing all about the adventure in August. Carol and Frannk
1 year ago
Very generous. Thank you. Plenty of tales to be told. Some of them might be true. Mike and Pete
1 year ago
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AIA Insurance Agencies gave $200.00.
Well done - have a great trip
1 year ago
Thanks Paul & Amanda and AIAIA, for pushing us over the 10k line!
1 year ago
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Graham Fredericks gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Many thanks Graham. Looking forward to regaling you with the tales
1 year ago
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Liza & Michael Doyle gave $100.00.
Go Michael! Look forward to hearing all the stories. Great cause xo
1 year ago
Cheers Liza and Michael, your donation is greatly appreciated. I look forward to reliving some of the the stories over a beer or two.
1 year ago
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pirtek Springwood gave $500.00.
Thanks for the great week guys! Definitely some memories made. Apologies for the non appearance from the phils for talent quest.
1 year ago
Great pleasure boys. Your talent was much needed but don’t know if it would have influenced the result
1 year ago
Cheers Phil, great team, great week, great memories. All the best, hope the car serves you well. Michael
1 year ago
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Jo Robertson gave $50.00.
Kept meaning to donate and see that it is underway if not over . Hope this is not too late. Love and hugs x
1 year ago
Thks Jo. Rally just about over but the need for funding never ends. Much appreciated
1 year ago
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E&A Lawyers gave $100.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
Much appreciated Martin. The rally is over but has raised over $2.1 million and still rising
1 year ago
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Kathryn Burgers gave $100.00.
Well done Not Dead Yet! Looks like you had a blast!
1 year ago
Thanks Kath, yes we are proud that we finished and thankful that our little car performed so well. Thank you so much for your donation, very kind of you.
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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.

$41 million over the past 13 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.