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40 Years of City2Surf

02/08/2023
30 Years of The Kids’ Cancer Project inspiring 40 Years of City 2 Surf for one member of our community.
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New funding from Perpetual Trustees helping researchers predict childhood cancer

25/07/2023
A generous grant of $91,000 made by Perpetual Trustees to The Kids' Cancer Project will help to fund a pioneering research project aiming to identify the 'culprit' genes behind childhood cancer.
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30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

21/07/2023
30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project
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The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research

07/07/2023
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time when we shine a light on a cancer responsible for about 20% of childhood cancer diagnoses. Thanks to the ongoing commitment of our wonderful community, The Kids' Cancer Project is actively funding nine projects across Australia in order to develop better treatment options for those kids.
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Meet our Board: Tim Rose

28/06/2023
As The Kids’ Cancer Project continues to grow and commit more money to vital childhood cancer research, the role of our board is more important than ever. Here we get to know one of the board’s newest members, Tim Rose, and why he’s so passionate about making a difference to childhood cancer.
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  • Research News

Super-powered immune cells – using CAR-T cells to target brain tumours

06/06/2023
With a background in immunology, Dr Tessa Gargett is utilising her knowledge of the human immune system to tackle children’s cancer. Here, she explains how she’s maximising the potential of CAR-T cells to provide a treatment option specifically tailored to brain tumours.
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Combo Drug delivering a knockout blow to resistant glioma cancer cells

24/05/2023
Diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), including diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), are the most lethal of childhood cancers primarily occurring in young children.
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  • Families

Harper’s journey

04/05/2023
In March 2021, when she learned her beloved daughter had a life-threatening brain tumour, a mum made it her mission to raise the profile of childhood cancer.
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Sammy's story

02/05/2023
A promise of reduced chance of relapse sends a family to the USA amid the pandemic.
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  • Families, Beary Happy Stories

The cuddly super sidekicks giving courage to kids with cancer

01/05/2023
Bec’s daughter Roxy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was a four-year-old, and overnight, the family’s outdoorsy life quickly shifted to one of relentless appointments. But, thanks to supporters like you, Roxy got a new cuddly sidekick to help keep her smiling throughout her treatment.
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Get active and raise funds!

11/04/2023
Looking for a great way to stay active, and make a difference? You can be a community champion by fundraising with The Kids' Cancer Project. We've got some great outdoor events on offer, so read on to find the challenge event that suits you!
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Delivering comfort to those who need it most

23/03/2023
Over the past five years, Smartways Logistics have been quietly delivering joy and happiness to kids at 33 hospitals across the eastern seaboard.
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