Goal $5,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2022
$15,670
Raised
313%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that Amba and Ern are taking part in Shitbox Rally 2022 Spring!! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Mackay to Darwin via the Gulf.


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 2022 Spring rally target set at $2,500,000 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: $1,949,614
target: $2,500,000
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1 year ago
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Dianne Meharry gave $50.00.
Good luck on the Rally. I will see you in Darwin (If you make it).?
1 year ago
Thanks Dizey
1 year ago
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toby balfour gave $50.00.
Best of luck Ern I hope you make it there safe and sound
1 year ago
Thanks bloke much appreciated.
1 year ago
On Ya bloke
1 year ago
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Michael Hall gave $50.00.
1 year ago
thanks Mike. Much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Clara Reed gave $25.00.
Good luck with your commodore, can’t wait to see the photos
1 year ago
Thanks a lot for your donation Clara. We are looking forward to this. Hope our shitbox makes it.
1 year ago
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<p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>We had some 18" wheels and tyres donated to our team by the crew at Gallawah in Shepparton.</p><p></p><p>Currently getting them fitted courtesy of Rob Poliness at Central Tyre Service in Shepparton.</p><p></p><p>They do make our shitbox look a little less shitboxy !</p><p></p><p>Maybe too unshitboxy! ?</p>
1 year ago
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Wendy Baldwin gave $50.00.
Hope you reach your target xx
1 year ago
Thanks Wendy, Our fundraising is up and running.
1 year ago
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Cassidy Chiweshe gave $200.00.
Good on you lads. Great cause. Suzie and I are super proud.
1 year ago
On Ya Car and Suzie. Much appreciated.
1 year ago
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<p>Just got the shitbox back from Central Tyre Service in Shepparton.</p><p>The crew there fixed a couple of small issues, fitted the donated wheels and tyres and also donated a couple of tyres to use as spares.</p><p>A big thank you to Rod and Nicole and the crew at Central Tyre Service.</p>
1 year ago
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<p>Works have begun to get our $1000 ‘shitbox’ up to scratch for the #shitboxspringrally from Mackay to Darwin in October. </p><p>Cheers to Rod, Nicole and the team at Central Tyre Service for generously donating tyres and labour, helping us to get closer to a roadworthy well under the $1500 budget. </p><p>Please help support us to raise $5k for the #cancercouncil by clicking here https://spring2022.shitboxrally.com.au/a-drive-and-kicking</p>
1 year ago
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Pities pty ltd gave $200.00.
Let it all hang out Ernesto
1 year ago
Thanks so much Tom . Really appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Bp Probuilt gave $1,000.00.
Good work guys great cause
1 year ago
Legend. Thanks for your very generous donation ????
1 year ago
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Jan Donaldson gave $1,000.00.
From Mum and Sebastian, Stay safe and Enjoy XXX
1 year ago
Thanks so much Jan and Sebastian. You really kicked the fundraising along.
1 year ago
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Geelong screwpiles gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks heaps Ryan ??
1 year ago
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Goulburn Motor Group gave $200.00.
Good luck boys
1 year ago
Thanks so much Jason. You are very generous in supporting our cause.
1 year ago
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Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
Good luck Ern!
1 year ago
Thanks very much for your donation Hamish. We appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Geoff Withers gave $100.00.
Have fun Ern and finish the journey safely! A great cause.
1 year ago
Legend Geoff. Thanks very much.
1 year ago
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Ray Sizer gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks very much Ray. Appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Sharyn Cowley gave $100.00.
Enjoy the trip
1 year ago
Thanks so much Sharyn. We should have a ball.?
1 year ago
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In Hospitality gave $200.00.
Good Luck. Look left,look right,look Pacer!
1 year ago
Cheers Min, you're a champion.
1 year ago
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Roger Key gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Very well done Roger. Much appreciated. I will never call into question the collective IQ of the Thursday Golf "Table of Limited Knowledge" again. Or at least never while you are present! ?
1 year ago
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Ross McPherson gave $200.00.
I've been on that track. I would toughen the suspension a bit, get a new/re-con radiator and carry lots of tape for dust sealing - and take a fishing rod in case you get stuck on the Limmen crossing or at Boorooloola!
1 year ago
Hey Ross thanks very much. We can't do much to the car as max spend is $1500 excluding cost of RWC and any tyres needed. I have flushed radiator and bought a 12v compressor but nothing else.Cant take too much as we have to fly home from Darwin. Fishing rod is a good idea. Might look for a telescopic one.
1 year ago
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Robert Shields gave $100.00.
Safe travel Ernesto
1 year ago
Hey Bob, thanks for your generous contribution.
1 year ago
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Neville Wright gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Neville, very much appreciated ??
1 year ago
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David Reed gave $100.00.
Good to see driving shitboxes has never faded from your repertoire Bruce! Please don’t lead Amber down the Arkle path, he’ll never get it out of his system. He has little hope tho, he’s married into the realm of the world’s greatest Farnarkler! Keep up the good work, Bruce and Brucette.
1 year ago
thanks for your encouraging words and donation Bruce
1 year ago
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John Spies gave $100.00.
Good luck Ern.
1 year ago
Thanks bloke. Much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Brendan Magee gave $100.00.
Good luck Amba and Ern, hope you make it & enjoy the experience
1 year ago
Cheers Brendan. We will proudly take the "Fuck Murdoch" sticker adorning the shitbox to the most remote parts of outback Queensland! ?
1 year ago
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Colin Ridley gave $100.00.
You should do well Ern, just keep away from white posts and logs. Col
1 year ago
Do they have white posts in Qld? thanks Col
1 year ago
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RYAN BRADY gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Champion Ryan. Thanks very much ?
1 year ago
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Simon Sneyd gave $100.00.
You will need to massage that beast to make it
1 year ago
Hey Simon. Thanks for that support. Hopefully the shitbox won't need massaging altho I'm sure I will after all those miles in a crapadorre!
1 year ago
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David Faram gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Dave. Appreciate your support. We are looking forward to it.
1 year ago
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Barry Freer gave $100.00.
Good luck Ern & Co….great cause….take plenty of gaffer tape?
1 year ago
thanks so much Baz We decided on a commodore as they can be fixed with silastic.a hammer and gaffer tape ? Your Generous donation tipped us over the $5k mark Woopee!!
1 year ago
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Sam Buzzo gave $100.00.
Good Luck Ern you might need it
1 year ago
Thanks very much Sam Your'e a legend We have exceed our target already. Should be a hoot.
1 year ago
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Russell Powell gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Hey Bloke, Thanks so much for your generous donation. I hope you follow our progress in October.
1 year ago
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Rob Kelly gave $50.00.
Drive safe. Red shirt ???
1 year ago
? thanks for the sentiments and donation Rob.
1 year ago
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$50.00 was received
Offline funds
1 year ago
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$400.00 was received
Offline funds
1 year ago
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Michael Limb Builders gave $100.00.
Great cause, hope you have a great time and the shitbox makes it all the way!
1 year ago
Thanks mick ?? We certainly hope it makes it all the way too.
1 year ago
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Mike Edwards gave $200.00.
Have fun Ern
1 year ago
Thanks very much Mike. Good cause.
1 year ago
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Rob Priestly gave $200.00.
Hi Ern, I hope it goes well. Wishing you all the best. Rob
1 year ago
thanks for your support Rob. Amba and I appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Robert Stainsby gave $500.00.
Good luck, you'll need it!
1 year ago
Cheers Rob
1 year ago
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Watters Electrical gave $500.00.
Best of luck for the rally.
1 year ago
Thanks very much for your generous donation.
1 year ago
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Spain Family Trust gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Wow Eddie and Dot. fantastic donation Thanks very much.
1 year ago
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Phillips Cellarts Shepparton gave $200.00.
WELL DONE SHITBOXERS
1 year ago
Thanks phillo.
1 year ago
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Mark Vallance gave $100.00.
Well done Ern & Co. Travel safely and thanks for raising awareness and funds for a very good cause.
1 year ago
Thank you Mark and Kim. Much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Byers Electrical gave $200.00.
1 year ago
On ya Matty. Follow our progress on Insta. adriveandkicking
1 year ago
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ReKooporations Building Services gave $355.00.
Amba Man all the best ? ? Dont drink to much! ?
1 year ago
Thanks loopier my man. You know I will ???
1 year ago
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<p>Did some decorating on the Shitbox last weekend.</p><p>Not long now.</p>
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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<p>Tim and Rod from Central Tyre service.</p>
1 year ago
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Jacinta Meharry gave $100.00.
Love your work! Hope you’ve got some good cassettes ready to go. Love Jac and Joel
1 year ago
Thanks Jac and Joel Should be a hoot.
1 year ago
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Martin Krueger gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Martin Much appreciated. follow ups on instagram "adriveandkicking"
1 year ago
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Joseph Vicino gave $50.00.
Well done blokes
1 year ago
Thanks Joe. Check out our insta page adriveandkicking.
1 year ago
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Robert Paganin gave $100.00.
Have a safe drive Ern, Cheers. Rob
1 year ago
thanks Rob. Hope we make it.
1 year ago
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Daff Family gave $100.00.
Enjoy the drive boys!
1 year ago
Thanks Sally and Phill. Much appreciated. We should have a ball.
1 year ago
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Alan Rossignoli gave $50.00.
Hopefully you have a great time
1 year ago
Thanks Alan. Don't enjoy Broome too much. You might spoil your next trip to Walgett.. HaHa
1 year ago
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John Kremor gave $100.00.
Don't forget to bring Steve Hackett with you...safe travel
1 year ago
CD in shitbox doesn't work HaHa. Will try to load on my old iPod.. thanks for the donation bloke.
1 year ago
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Trev Eddy gave $50.00.
Good luck Ern & team!
1 year ago
Nice work Trevor. See you tonight.
1 year ago
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Michael Connick gave $300.00.
Keep kicking goals Ern
1 year ago
Wow thanks for the generous donation Michael..we are closeto $10k raised now. Awesome.
1 year ago
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J. Furphy & Sons gave $500.00.
Good luck Ern, Keep the Furphy flowing!
1 year ago
Awesome work Adam You have tipped us over $10k
1 year ago
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<p>A Drive and kicking co-driver Ern with Paul Tsobaris from the Aussie Hotel Shepparton who has helped our campaign enormously.</p>
1 year ago
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Lincoln Sentry gave $200.00.
Great effort with all that you have raised . Stay safe and have a great trip .
1 year ago
Thanks heaps for your donation mate. We really appreciate your generosity.
1 year ago
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roly hunt gave $100.00.
well done, boys
1 year ago
Thanks Roly. I didn't realise Hawks supporters were so nice :)
1 year ago
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Milton GRANT gave $200.00.
Good luck Amba and Ern have a ball. (Finally got around to this) Cheers MG
1 year ago
Thanks MG much appreciated We are well over 10k now
1 year ago
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Allan Cabinetry gave $1,000.00.
On Behalf of Polytec/Borgs Manufacturing
1 year ago
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Perta Thomson Partners gave $250.00.
Well done guys, a great event for a great cause - have an awesome time!
1 year ago
Hey Joe, Great stuff and thank you so much.We are looking forward to it.
1 year ago
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<p>Took the Shitbox to CEVA on Monday for the journey to Mackay.</p><p>Ran well smashing through the potholed Hume and Goulburn Valley Highways.!!?</p>
1 year ago
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Dennis Patterson gave $20.00.
1 year ago
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Vic Joinery Supplies gave $200.00.
Have fun big fella!
1 year ago
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Ross Graham gave $50.00.
Go get em Ern!
1 year ago
Thanks Ross. Over $12k raised now. Our Rally group up to $1.4m
1 year ago
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Donna Baldwin gave $50.00.
Hey Ern and Amba, safe travels. Great cause x
1 year ago
Thanks Donna. Much appreciated.Over $12k raised now.
1 year ago
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Leanne Raditsas gave $50.00.
Good luck fellas!
1 year ago
Thank you Leanne. Over $12k raised now. See you during the campaign for Suzanna I guess.
1 year ago
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GV Dental gave $50.00.
good luck
1 year ago
Cheers Sath. Over $12k raised now
1 year ago
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Chris Bell gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks very much Belly. Hope we make it. Well over $12k raised now.
1 year ago
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Greg Taylor gave $20.00.
Enjoy the ride boys!
1 year ago
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Steven Winnett gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Andrew Greenwood gave $100.00.
Great work gents, safe driving!
1 year ago
great stuff Andrew. Much appreciated. We up to $12.5k raised. Awesome.
1 year ago
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Caddams gave $250.00.
Good luck guys
1 year ago
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Andrew Galbraith gave $100.00.
Enjoy the trip and good luck with the fund raising. I'm jealous.
1 year ago
Thanks Andrew. Hope my will is in order, just in case ?
1 year ago
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GDOSULLY PTY LTD gave $200.00.
Good Luck Ern, it sounds like a lot of fun and at the same time a great cause.
1 year ago
Ripper Geoff, Thanks very much for your generous donation.
1 year ago
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Jim&Ange Andreadis gave $300.00.
Best of luck, enjoy the trip.
1 year ago
Thank you Ange and Jim. Very generous. Hopefully we will not have too many dramas.
1 year ago
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Gary Reid gave $50.00.
Baggsys shed
1 year ago
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Cromer Builders gave $500.00.
Safe travels guys!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $255.00.
Proceeds from Wine Raffle
1 year ago
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Lloyd Ohlin gave $100.00.
You idiots
1 year ago
Thanks Lloyd
1 year ago
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Kev Preece gave $50.00.
Go Ern
1 year ago
Thanks Preecy Much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Peter Quinn gave $50.00.
Have a great trip Ern
1 year ago
Thanks muchly Peter.
1 year ago
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Prominent Group gave $50.00.
Well done Ern
1 year ago
Much appreciated thanks Darryn
1 year ago
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Peter Chalkley gave $50.00.
Continue doing good
1 year ago
Onya Peter. We up over $15k raised
1 year ago
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Ken Murdoch gave $200.00.
Good luck
1 year ago
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Ken Murdoch gave $125.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Ken. Appreciated your welding too . The roof rack stayed strong.
1 year ago
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Choices Flooring Shepparton gave $200.00.
From Bob and Annette Ellis
1 year ago
Thanks Annette and Bob. You would have loved the trip. Very generous of you.
1 year ago
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Leanne White gave $50.00.
Thanks for the Furphy on the plane! ? Hope you have a great trip, all for a great cause!
1 year ago
Hey Leanne, what a blast we got when we got to brisbane and saw your donation. Hope the furphy hit the spot. We had a great time-only 3 flat tyres and a noisy fan. finished no problem. Thanks again.
1 year ago
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Simon Mongan gave $250.00.
Good luck guys! Amazing effort for a great cause! Kat & Simmo
1 year ago
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Ern Mehy gave $120.00.
Wine raffle
1 year ago
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Mccluskey Buisness Trust gave $100.00.
Great job! Look forward to hearing all about it over a beer! Luke & Tilly McCluskey
1 year ago
Thanks Tilly and Luke. Might have to have a beer at Ernestos bar and tell you about it. Ill send you an exclusive invite!?
1 year ago
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Jill Guerra gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Jill much appreciated. We have raise over $15k
1 year ago
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Ross Anderson gave $100.00.
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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.