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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Ten highlights for ten years: Advocacy and awareness
18/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project was founded on a promise made by one man who vowed to never give up until every child survives cancer with minimal or no long-term effects. Col Reynolds OAM is that man.
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Ten highlights for ten years: Our 30th birthday celebration
11/04/2025
2023 marked The Kids’ Cancer Project’s 30th anniversary. Founded by one man in 1993, it is a charity-wide mantra that one person can make a difference. Over the three decades, the committed support of wonderful people like you have helped us achieve wonderful things and make incredible strides forward in childhood cancer treatments and survival rates.
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Ten highlights for ten years: Research
09/04/2025
In the first of CEO Owen Finegan's ten highlights for ten years, we look at what we've achieved in the research sector during his decade-long tenure.
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In his Owen words: Finegan's ten years as The Kids' Cancer Project CEO
07/04/2025
Throughout my life, I’ve always felt lucky, of that there’s no question.
I felt it throughout my rugby career, but after ten years working at The Kids’ Cancer Project, I’ve now got no doubt.
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Donor community goes above and Beyond for kids’ cancer research
04/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is ecstatic to announce that a total of over $27,000 has been raised for childhood cancer research via Beyond Bank’s Double Donation fundraiser!
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Heartfelt hospital visit brings perspective for Swifts trio
03/04/2025
NSW Swifts players Sarah Klau, Grace Nweke and Paige Hadley were on hand last week for a tour of the Children’s Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) at Westmead Children’s Hospital, giving the trio the chance to connect with the dedicated scientists, researchers, and young patients benefiting from the work of The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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Fred’s fight: Why better brain cancer treatments are the treasure we’re seeking
01/04/2025
After joining oncology survivorship last October, 13-year-old Fred Corbett has started high school and achieving dreams that might not have been a reality earlier in his life.
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iBounce helping kids’ cancer patients pivot away from sugar-sweetened beverages
31/03/2025
We are proud to share Dr Lauren Ha, The Kids’ Cancer Project-funded researcher based at UNSW, has had a correspondence letter published in the British Journal of Cancer, detailing the positive effects her app iBounce has on limiting the sugar-sweetened beverage (SSBs) intake of kids with cancer.
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Doubling up to support childhood cancer research
28/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is delighted to have been named as one of sixteen Australian charities set to benefit from Beyond Bank’s dollar-for-dollar fundraising campaign that will run over a two-week period in April 2025.
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Federal funding marks new chapter for ZERO program
21/03/2025
The Federal Government has announced a $112 million investment into the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program, a fully-fledged public scheme initially funded by The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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Charli’s challenges underpin first NSW Golf Day of 2025
19/03/2025
An amazing day was had last Friday at St Michael's Golf Club for our first NSW Golf Day of 2025.
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Airwallex: Wrapped up in the cause
12/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s storied list of partners are all intent on helping us realise our dream of no child dying from cancer.
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Making a difference: Celebrating the women of The Kids’ Cancer Project
08/03/2025
On International Women’s Day – and every day – The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to celebrate the array of talented women who continue to contribute in meaningful ways to help us achieve our dream of no child dying from cancer.
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Accelerating action: The changing landscape of a woman’s world in research
07/03/2025
This International Women's Day, a selection of our female Col Reynolds Fellows discuss the adversities of the past, and why there's optimism for the future.
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Ryan’s setting a course to change childhood brain cancer
06/03/2025
Ask Col Reynolds Fellow, Ryan Cross what he wanted to be as a child, and a smile will beam across his face.
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Australia says K’day to record breaking day
05/03/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s annual double donation day, K’day, held Saturday 15 February, was a resounding success, raising a record $502,000 for childhood cancer research, eclipsing our half-a-million-dollar goal. The total brings us to an unprecedented $1.3 million raised through K’day over its three-year history.
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Six ways to Fundraise Your Way
03/03/2025
Childhood cancer research is underfunded, so to ensure a 100% survival rate for kids with cancer, it’s up to us and our communities to dig deep for the three Aussie kids diagnosed each week.
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ACT drives for change on record-breaking Golf Day
27/02/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project’s maiden Golf Day of 2025, held at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra, saw a record amount of funds raised in the nation’s capital on a cloudless day.
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The tale of Bobby and his bunny
24/02/2025
Sometimes friends find you when you least expect. That’s what happened with Bobby, who found his best pal, Funny Bunny when receiving treatment.
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Translating Research into Care: Celebrating the 10-Year Partnership of The Kids’ Cancer Project and ANZCHOG
10/02/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project knows survival starts with science, which is why, since 2015, the charity has supported ANZCHOG’s mission to fund research through clinical trials. As one of its first funding partners, The Kids’ Cancer Project has helped ANZCHOG significantly enhance its collaborative networks, increase clinical trial opportunities and enable a broader portfolio of clinical trials.
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Neuroblastoma Awareness Week: Dr Katherine Pillman's research to improve diagnosis, treatment
07/02/2025
2-9 February 2025 is Neuroblastoma Awareness Week – a week-long campaign to raise awareness about neuroblastoma, the most common solid tumour found in children.
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Fred’s fight: Why better brain cancer treatments are the treasure we’re seeking
01/04/2025
After joining oncology survivorship last October, 13-year-old Fred Corbett has started high school and achieving dreams that might not have been a reality earlier in his life.
Heartfelt hospital visit brings perspective for Swifts trio
03/04/2025
NSW Swifts players Sarah Klau, Grace Nweke and Paige Hadley were on hand last week for a tour of the Children’s Cancer Research Unit (CCRU) at Westmead Children’s Hospital, giving the trio the chance to connect with the dedicated scientists, researchers, and young patients benefiting from the work of The Kids’ Cancer Project.
2024 closes with best-ever Christmas for a Cure
20/12/2024
The Kids’ Cancer Project was proud to celebrate its most successful Christmas for a Cure event ever in 2024 – raising $630,000 for childhood cancer research thanks to the incredible generosity of attendees, sponsors and donors.
Donor community goes above and Beyond for kids’ cancer research
04/04/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project is ecstatic to announce that a total of over $27,000 has been raised for childhood cancer research via Beyond Bank’s Double Donation fundraiser!
In his Owen words: Finegan's ten years as The Kids' Cancer Project CEO
07/04/2025
Throughout my life, I’ve always felt lucky, of that there’s no question.
I felt it throughout my rugby career, but after ten years working at The Kids’ Cancer Project, I’ve now got no doubt.
Ten highlights for ten years: Research
09/04/2025
In the first of CEO Owen Finegan's ten highlights for ten years, we look at what we've achieved in the research sector during his decade-long tenure.