Goal $15,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2022
$16,347
Raised
109%
Our Story …

In October this year our own Ben Parkhill and Rob Glover will set off on a 7 day charity event known as the “Shitbox Rally”. For those unfamiliar with the Shitbox Rally, it’s a long-distance motoring event run in Australia as a fundraiser for cancer research charities. The event is officially endorsed and supported by the Cancer Council. 


The challenge faced by Ben and Rob is to drive a car only worth $1,000 across numerous dirt tracks and river crossings. Only 2WD drive cars are allowed on the rally, so Ben will need to leave his 4WD Landcruiser at home. The journey will see the boys’ drive 3342kms from Mackay to Darwin via Savannah Way. Of a night time they will camp in harsh terrain with the risk of being attacked by snakes, crocodiles and the good old “Aussie drop-bears” :-)   All of this is in good fun, but more importantly in the name of charity.  


Many of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Between now and the rally in October we are starting to fundraise. All donations count, big or small and are 100% tax deductible. We would really appreciate your support. Please be sure to leave some words of encouragement or travel tips for the boys when making a donation. We don’t believe either of them do much camping, so they will need all of the advice they can get!


Over the coming months we will learn more about their vehicle of choice and if either of the boys have any camping or mechanical car experience. Thank you for reading and stay tuned for the next update! 


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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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2 years ago
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e Fire & Safety gave $750.00.
1 year ago
Hi Rick and all of the team at E-Fire & Safety. Many thanks for this generous donation and getting us kick-started with our fundraising campaign. We appreciate it.
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $1.00.
Sacrificed my 7/11 coffee for this.
1 year ago
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NUKE GAY WHALES FOR JESUS! gave $1.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for the donation.
1 year ago
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trent anset gave $25.00.
1 year ago
Hi Trent, thanks for your support and much appreciated.
1 year ago
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David Thurn gave $2,000.00.
Great efforts guys, respect!
1 year ago
Hi David. Thank you so very much. We will continue to endeavour raising more for this great cause off the back of your generous donation. Thank you once again.
1 year ago
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Steven Lam gave $100.00.
Looking forward the the dusty,sweaty photos of you both baking in that $1000 car!
1 year ago
Thanks very much for the donation Steve. There will be lots of photos. We are just really hoping the air-con holds up!
1 year ago
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Jessica Brown gave $40.00.
1 year ago
Hi Jess. Thank you for your support. This track will be a little rougher than the Wednesday night running track. :-)
1 year ago
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Let The Fun Be Gin gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thank you very much for your kind donation and helping us towards our goal. Please be sure to keep following our page for further updates on our progress.
1 year ago
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Michael Reid gave $100.00.
Hope your shitbox has low range!!
1 year ago
Thanks for this Mick. The low range we have will be like the Flintstones car.... using our feet!
1 year ago
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Chris Benson gave $50.00.
Best of luck Rob and Ben, going to be an amazing adventure for a good cause. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back. Don’t forget your baby wipes for the constant pommy washes along the way.
1 year ago
Thanks for the donation and tips Chris. Let Troy know the Kellogg's cereal box will be getting packed in case any emergency gaskets need to be made.
1 year ago
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Jenny Sadler gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for this Jenny. It's going to be one big adventure! We will be certain to post some videos showing how tough we are doing it. :-)
1 year ago
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ELECTRA CABLES gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Your support is greatly appreciated. A big thank you to all of the team at Electra Cables!
1 year ago
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FlameStop Australia gave $2,500.00.
A big thank you to our valued supplier for your product donation. Your ongoing support is always greatly appreciated and we look forward to continuing our partnership. Thank you also for your camping tips!
1 year ago
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Olympic Batteries Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
Best of luck guys, great initiative! From Peter, Rita & George Bouras
1 year ago
Such a kind donation. Thank you very much Peter, Rita and George.
1 year ago
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steve bishop gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Hi Steve, thank you so much for your donation and also helping us out with a CB radio and antenna for our beast. We really do appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Peter Deeb gave $100.00.
Good luck with the donations for a well needed cause.
1 year ago
You are too kind Peter. We have just cracked over 7K with your donation! Thank you mate.
1 year ago
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Premier Fire Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
What a Fantastic Cause. Drive Safe.
1 year ago
A big thank you to all of the team at Premier Fire for your very generous donation. Your kind contribution is greatly appreciated. We will send updates of our progress in the coming months.
1 year ago
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BOSS Passive Fire gave $2,000.00.
Great work guys, you deserve a medal for raising money for charity AND spending days locked away in a shitbox. Best of luck from the Team at Boss.
1 year ago
Hi Mark and the team at Boss Fire. Thank you very much for your generous donation. We greatly appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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Active Fire Services gave $500.00.
Good luck guys
1 year ago
Hi Mark, we really appreciate your kind donation. Thank you so much mate. I'll talk with you again soon.
1 year ago
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2020 Fire Protection gave $100.00.
Good Onya Rob & Ben! Have fun boys!
1 year ago
Thank you for the donation Rob. We will let you know how much fun it was after our adventure!
1 year ago
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Deaf Deafer gave $200.00.
Good Luck
1 year ago
Mr DD, thank you for your donation. We really appreciate it and also your help in general with preparing the beast.
1 year ago
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Patrick Conway gave $200.00.
Have fun!!!
1 year ago
Hi Patrick, thank you for your donation and helping us crack the $11,000 mark. It's all for a great cause and should be lots of fun. Thanks again.
1 year ago
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SDi gave $500.00.
Sending Our Support down under from the USA. Get em Rob and Ben! Great Cause!
1 year ago
Hi Rick, thank you very much for your donation! It's great to know you and your team always have our back. The time has gone so quickly and our adventure isn't too far away now!
1 year ago
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Josh Ando gave $100.01.
Goodluck guys. Drive it like you stole it!
1 year ago
Hi Josh. Thank you very much for your donation. Our commodore could be doing a little bit of drifting on the dirt roads ;-)
1 year ago
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Fire Protection Association Australia gave $500.00.
Fire Protection Association Australia is proud to support FPA members, Ben Parkhill and Rob Glover in the FlameStop vehcile as they embark on their journey from Mackay to Darwin in raising much needed funds for the Cancer Foundation. Good luck boys - drive safely and see you on your return. #FPA STARS team - FPA Australia.
1 year ago
A big thank you to the team at the FPAA for your donation. Hopefully our 003 fire industry car number brings us good luck for the rally. Thank you once again for your support!
1 year ago
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Gillian Barreca gave $50.00.
Safe Driving Enjoy Vince and Gill
1 year ago
Hi Gill and Vince. Thank you so much for donating! This is really nice of you. It will be safe driving all the way... otherwise our car might fall apart.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $700.00.
A big thank you to Adam and the team at Austratronics for your support to this great cause. Your donation is really appreciated. Thank you!
1 year ago
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Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers gave $500.00.
The team at AWIB hope you both have a wonderful driving and camping experience. We can't wait to hear all about it.
1 year ago
A very big thank you to the team at Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers for your kind donation. I'm going to be packing some AWIB lollies for our trip :-) It's definitely going to be an experience!
1 year ago
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Hecs Fire gave $1,000.00.
Good Luck and all the best on your journey, from all the team at Hecs Fire
1 year ago
To the team at Hecs Fire... YOU GUYS ARE TRULY AMAZING! Thank you so very much for your kind generation. We really appreciate it.
1 year ago
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Rochelle Knight gave $250.00.
Have a blast doing the Shitbox Rally. It’s amazing what you, Ben and your team are doing. Thank you. Awesome cause. Cancer takes, destroys and effects so many people and their loved ones. Fight on.
1 year ago
Thanks for your donation Rochelle. I've been thinking of you (and other friends) while doing this whole event... the same for Ben. It's great to be able to help raise money to put towards finding a cure. Xo
1 year ago
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Sandra Wickes gave $30.00.
Haha Good Luck Guys - I feel you are going to need it :-) Sandra e Fire WA
1 year ago
Hi Sandra. Thank you so much for making a donation. The next time we visit your office I'll make sure your calendar gets updated again with some recent photos of Ben ;-)
1 year ago
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Fairdeal Fire Protection gave $200.00.
Good luck guys, great effort
1 year ago
Hi Andy, Thank you so much for your donation! This is really nice of you and we both appreciate it. So far the trip has taken us 2 days just to drive to the start line. We are officially setting off today!
1 year ago
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1 Fire Services gave $200.00.
Hope you enjoy Rob!! Cris & Tim
1 year ago
Hi Cris and Tim, this is so nice of you. Thank you fellas. We appreciate the donation. I wish I was driving one of your nice cars for the comfort side of things. Our vintage commodore has a few rattles and shakes!
1 year ago
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FES gave $100.00.
Great work guys!
1 year ago
Hi Stuart. Thank you so much for supporting our fundraising for this great cause. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Thanks mate.
1 year ago
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K and H Fire gave $500.00.
Safe travels from K & H Fire
1 year ago
A big thank you to Karl and the team at K & H Fire! This is a generous donation and it's great having your support. The temperature up here is going to be around 38 degrees on most days (a lot hotter than it currently is down there in Melbourne)... we just hope our car can handle it.
1 year ago
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Neill Weiss gave $200.00.
Love your work guys, looking forward to a future where people who only know of cancer from history books.
1 year ago
Hi Neill, this is very kind of you mate. Thank you for donating. Hopefully all of this fundraising helps towards finding cures for various forms on cancer. Catch up when we are back and have some phone reception!
1 year ago
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Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand gave $500.00.
Well done guys for this great cause. From the team at Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand.
1 year ago
Hi Luke, Paul and the team at Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand. Thank you so much for your very nice donation. We are on our last leg of the rally right now from Maluka to Darwin. It has been an adventure! Catch up when we are back.
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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.