Goal $5,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Summer 2023
$5,035
Raised
101%
Our Story …

Who is Team Ambrosia and what are we doing?


Simon and Andre VanderHeyden are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in the 2023 Shitbox Summer Rally, raising funds for the Cancer Council by driving a $1,500 Shitbox from Rockhampton in Queensland to Hobart in Tassie. Team Ambrosia is a Father and Son team, aiming to raise $5,000 towards the cause and have fun doing it.

Our theme this year is "Biggles", following in the gentlemanly and brave steps of the (fictional) WW1 fighter pilot, but in like, a 2000 Honda Civic with a rattle-y catalytic converter and miss-matched wheels!

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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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: $2,159,943
target: $2,000,000
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1 year ago
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Simon VanderHeyden gave $50.00.
Kicking off the donations. Please help me raise funds for the Cancer Council
1 year ago
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Sean Tham gave $50.00.
Good on ya Sim!!
1 year ago
Thanks Seany!
1 year ago
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Gavin Tan gave $200.00.
A cause close to my heart as an enthusiast and also as someone who’s had to have bits cut out for it. Good luck #TeamAmbrosia for the shenanigans ahead! -BuzzPuppy
1 year ago
Thanks Buzz for such a generous donation. Look forward to having a drink with you again sometime soon
1 year ago
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Andre VanderHeyden gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Andrew Kamp gave $100.00.
Good work supporting a good cause. Hope you have a blast!
1 year ago
Thanks Andy!
1 year ago
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Rocky Papasergio gave $50.00.
Enjoy your challenges that will come in the rally ?
1 year ago
Thanks Uncle Rocky!
1 year ago
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Nathan Gumley gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Nath! Hopefully we'll make a stop passed Canberra on the way down!
1 year ago
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Cassandra Enkel gave $50.00.
Have fun and best of luck to the Vanderhayden crew!
1 year ago
Thanks for your donation Cassandra!
1 year ago
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Debra Grimm gave $100.00.
Great job guys..looking forward to the pics and adventure stories… such a great cause..
1 year ago
Thanks Debra, we'll keep you up to date with our journey!
1 year ago
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Karen Richardson gave $300.00.
Love all of the staff Richardson Strata
1 year ago
Thanks Karen and everyone at the Richardson Strata team for your generosity!!
1 year ago
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<p>Setup and decoration on the Team Ambrosia Shitbox has begun! The 2000 Honda Civic is receiving some TLC level up it's Fighter Plane credentials. Be sure to get your donations in to support the cause and help us get this little beast over the finish line in March 2023!</p>
1 year ago
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Rob Ferreira gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Rob!!!
1 year ago
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Michael Spence gave $50.00.
This sounds like a lot of fun for a good cause. Will be crossing fingers and toes to ensure your shitbox makes it over the line.
1 year ago
Thanks Spence! Will keep you up to date with the progress!
1 year ago
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Nam Na gave $200.00.
Good luck and have fun Sim!
1 year ago
Thanks Nam! This is huge. Much appreciated!
1 year ago
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Caleb Dunstan gave $50.00.
Go Simon!!! Go Andre!!! Such a good cause and good luck with the potential mechanicals. Let me know if you need any help assembling a playlist and don't forget your toothbrush. and water for when you get stuck outback, and a full toolbox, and a tow kit, and tire kit(s). Cheers, Caleb :-)
1 year ago
Thanks Caleb! I will hit you up for all sorts of adventure tips!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
Hard Left. Easy Right
1 year ago
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Herb Alicious gave $69.69.
Right foot on the accelerator, left foot on the brake, eyes on the temperature good luck Sim, don't forget to pack enough dog food for Wink ;)
1 year ago
Thanks Herb, can always count on you for a good 69
1 year ago
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Mark Anderson gave $50.00.
Love your work Sim! Remember that the greatest part of a trip isn't the destination, it's the journey - have a great road trip with your dad!
1 year ago
Thanks Mandy! You're the best!
1 year ago
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Irene Kernaghan gave $100.00.
Good luck team Ambrosia
1 year ago
Thanks for you generous donation Irene! Be sure to keep up to date on our progress!
1 year ago
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Donna Storey gave $100.00.
Best of luck, a great adventure for a great cause :)
1 year ago
Thank you Donna! Your contribution is hugely appreciated!
1 year ago
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Gehan Coelho gave $50.00.
Well done guys! Go well…
1 year ago
Thanks for your kind donation Gehan!
1 year ago
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Elizabeth Fitzpatrick gave $200.00.
Have a brilliant trip. Hope to see you somewhere on the track. Beth & Mick
1 year ago
Thanks Beth and Mick! Really appreciate! I am sure dad will keep you up to date with photos of the adventure!
1 year ago
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Silvia kennedy gave $50.00.
Good luck Andre and Simon,nice car!
1 year ago
Thanks Aunty Silvia!! Much appreciated! Lots of love!
1 year ago
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Jay Turner gave $100.00.
Don't forget to put it in "H"! https://frinkiac.com/meme/S04E09/253252.jpg?b64lines=UFVUIElUIElOICJILiI=
1 year ago
Ahaha thanks Crazy Vaclav (Jay). I am not sure if the civic will make 300 Hectares on a single tank of kerosene though!
1 year ago
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david Willcox gave $100.00.
Have fun Sim V. FOXCOX
1 year ago
Thanks Dave!! Really appreciate it!
1 year ago
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Michael Dumpleton gave $25.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Dumpster!!!
1 year ago
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Christine Baldwin gave $50.00.
Good luck. Chris Baldwin
1 year ago
Thanks Chris! Much appreciated!
1 year ago
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Stephen Langsford gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for your generous donation Stephen! Hope you're doing well, we have to catch up soon!
1 year ago
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Kym S gave $50.00.
Good luck Sim and Andre!
1 year ago
Thanks Kym!! Be sure to keep in touch!
1 year ago
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Simon Stefanoff gave $100.00.
Go for it mate! Looking forward to hearing stories from the road.
1 year ago
Thanks Simon, I'm sure you'll hear some doozies!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $10.00.
1 year ago
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<p>Installed the nesssescary UHF radio in the shitbox, and experimenting with fender flares. I love working on the car!</p>
1 year ago
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Andrew Richardson gave $100.00.
Good luck dude!
1 year ago
Huge! Thanks Andrew! I really appreciate it!
1 year ago
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Rachel Theunissen gave $60.00.
A cause that sadly touches so many lives. We’ll be watching your journey with great interest.
1 year ago
Thank you for your donation Rachel!
1 year ago
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<p>Car is almost ready to go! I'll keep working on making it the most fun looking shitbox I can right up till we leave, but the bones are now done. Thanks everyone for your support so far. Keep those donations coming!</p>
1 year ago
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Imran Johari gave $50.00.
Goodluck Simon and Andre !
1 year ago
Thanks Imran!
1 year ago
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Rocky Papasergio gave $415.00.
This a donation from the funds I raised from my Footy Tipping Windup, good luck guys going to a well worth charity.
1 year ago
Thanks Uncle Rocky and your Footy Tipping group!
1 year ago
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Deb Pirie gave $50.00.
Go boys
1 year ago
Thanks Deb! Much Appreciated!
1 year ago
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Delta T Technologies gave $500.00.
From Pierre
1 year ago
Thank you so much Pierre! It is hugely appreciated! Cheers from Andre, Rosie and Simon
1 year ago
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Sylvia Andrew gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Sylvia!!!
1 year ago
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Ann Bani gave $50.00.
Have fun.
1 year ago
Thanks Ann! I hope we can make it!
1 year ago
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Trish Maughan gave $20.00.
Good luck and enjoy the rally
1 year ago
Thanks Trish!!
1 year ago
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Elizabeth Perry gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Elizabeth!
1 year ago
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R K gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Thank you so much Robert! This is massive!
1 year ago
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Rino Lalli gave $50.00.
mate - this is great ---my 2005 Volvo will soon qualify as a shitbox....Best of luck.
1 year ago
Thanks Rino! Maybe we'll see you on a rally soon!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
Good onya Sim
1 year ago
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Donyale Harrison gave $30.00.
Wish it could be more! Will make sure your mum and dog are happy in the park while you’re on mission!
1 year ago
Thanks so much Donyale!!! Super generous. See you at the park!
1 year ago
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Amila Bhamji gave $50.00.
GO SIMON GO!!!! - McMuffin
1 year ago
Thanks Amila and Muffy!!
1 year ago
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Ryan Dunn gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Ryan! This is huge!
1 year ago
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Mark Pakula gave $20.00.
Go Go Go!
1 year ago
Thanks Paks!
1 year ago
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Mladen Stojanovic gave $20.00.
Good luck Simon :)
1 year ago
Thanks Mladen! Fingers crossed we make it!
1 year ago
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Anna Yuan gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Anna!! Amazing!
1 year ago
Thanks Anna!! Amazing!
1 year ago
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Michael Spence gave $50.00.
Let's get this show on the road! Good luck Simon.
1 year ago
Thanks Spence! I will keep you updated!
1 year ago
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Vigneswara raja Skandaraja gave $20.00.
Good Luck Sim....
1 year ago
Thanks Viggy!!!
1 year ago
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The Quilt Fairy gave $25.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Michelle!!
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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.