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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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  • Families, News

Jamie’s story

15 February 2022
Young Jamie's world was turned upside down after being diagnosed with childhood cancer.
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  • Future Cure Case Study, News

Case Study | The Bromic Better Challenge

9 February 2022
The Kids’ Cancer Project is proud to partner with Bromic for another exciting year of innovative fundraising.
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  • News, Research News

Exercise oncology: Better health for survivors

4 February 2022
Lauren Ha hopes to decrease late effects by promoting physical activity in survivors.
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  • Research News

A new international trial for Ewing sarcoma patients

27 January 2022
An exciting new international clinical trial for patients diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
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  • News

Kids’ cancer research cleans up

12 January 2022
Sirron Holdings Group and Taren Cleaning Supplies announce multi-year partnerships with The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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  • Research News

Behind the science: Hitting cancer where it hurts

22 December 2021
While various forms of leukaemia have seen their survival rates blossoming thanks to powerful research, others are harder to treat.
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  • News

Changing of the guard

21 December 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces Doug Cunningham’s decision to step down from the charity’s Board of Directors.
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  • News, Research News

Exciting new cancer research grants announced

15 December 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announces successful 2021 PdCCRS grant recipients.
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  • Research News

Behind the Science: Research brings hope

14 December 2021
Dr Dannielle Upton hopes to change survival outcomes for one of the deadliest childhood cancers.
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  • News

This is how you Christmas

10 December 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project Christmas fundraising luncheon raised $205,000 to help children with many different types of cancer.
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  • News

Summer Golf Day 2021 wrap

4 December 2021
Making the most of easing COVID-19 restrictions, The Kids’ Cancer Project's golf day raised vital funds for childhood cancer research.
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  • Research News

Research update | Reboot Kids

2 December 2021
Developing positive food habits after cancer treatment can be the difference between a fit future and illness issues.
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  • News, Research News

Behind the Science: Improving brain cancer survival outcomes

30 November 2021
A research project targeting one of the most aggressive childhood cancers aims to give cancer cells less opportunity to hide.
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  • Beary Happy Stories

CJ's story

26 October 2021
The raw reality of kids’ cancer treatment can leave parents with ongoing scars.
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  • Community

BLD wrap up 2021

22 October 2021
Be inspired to hold your very own Bloody Long Day for childhood cancer research.
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  • Community

Blue Bottle family refuses to give up

17 October 2021
A family continue to honour their daughter’s legacy despite COVID restrictions.
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  • Families, News

Adelaide's story

13 October 2021
Hope lies in research for children like Adelaide, living with the debilitating side-effects from cancer treatments.
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  • Community, News

Australia, you did BETTER than imagined!

12 October 2021
Stats incredible! The Kids’ Cancer Project thanks all who got involved in The Better Challenge 2021.
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  • News

Call for investment in life-saving science

6 October 2021
The Kids' Cancer Project seeks major investment for its seasonal matched giving appeal.
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  • News, Research News

Solving the problem of unacceptable toxicity in treatment

5 October 2021
When is the long-term toxicity of cancer treatment too great, and what can be done? Associate Professor Rachel Conyers is part of a team providing the answers.
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  • News, Research News

Winners of $2.6M in grants announced

1 October 2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project announce the winners of the FY22 grant round
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“I can make a difference” – how Coral’s legacy will help children with cancer

4 August 2023
After losing seven members of her family to various types of cancer throughout her life, 91-year-old Coral from NSW decided that it was time to do something. By including a gift in her Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project, Coral hopes to help the next generation avoid the heartbreak her family have endured.

40 Years of City2Surf

2 August 2023
30 Years of The Kids’ Cancer Project inspiring 40 Years of City 2 Surf for one member of our community.

New funding from Perpetual Trustees helping researchers predict childhood cancer

25 July 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.

30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

21 July 2023
30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

The Kids’ Cancer Project ramps up collaboration and funding in vital sarcoma research

7 July 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.

Meet our Board: Tim Rose

28 June 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.

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

6 June 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.

The cuddly super sidekicks giving courage to kids with cancer

1 May 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.

You can help researchers do better for kids with leukaemia like Roxy

11 November 2024
In just five hours, four-year-old Roxy went from a routine visit to the dentist to being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 18 months on, and with Roxy on the road to recovery, mum Bec tells their story and just how important your gifts are in helping other kids like Roxy.

Combo Drug delivering a knockout blow to resistant glioma cancer cells

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

Get active and raise funds!

11 April 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!

Clinical trials can be lifesaving – and you’re helping make them possible

2 March 2023
At just three weeks old, Toby was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called infantile fibrosarcoma.

Diamond netballer and osteosarcoma survivor socking it to sarcoma

16 March 2023
Two driven young women have raised over $200,000 to support pioneering Australian research into childhood cancer.

Delivering comfort to those who need it most

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

Say K'day!

1 February 2023
K’day is a special day to bring workplaces, schools, families and communities together to have fun, reconnect and most importantly, raise awareness and funds.