Goal $8,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2022
$10,520
Raised
132%
Our Story …

We are a father and son team and are thrilled to be participating in our first Shitbox Rally “Spring 2022” and can’t wait to get to on the road in October.


We have been wanting to do this for a couple of years now and as time goes by, we, like many others, have personally been touched in some way by cancer, be it immediate family, friends or other loved ones. We can’t think of a better thing to do than drive a clapped-out old car across the top end of Australia with a bunch of other similar minded folk whilst paying tribute to those dear to us that have lost the fight but also importantly to those who are battling on or have courageously won.


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 need 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. We pay our own way and donate the vehicle at the end of the rally to be auctioned off.


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 (tax-deductible) you can give is greatly appreciated, as too are some kind words of encouragement! Please make sure to follow our progress via this page and the blog post below.


This Rally will see us drive our 1996 Toyota Corolla, straight off Gumtree with 400,000 kms on the clock, on a 7-day, 3,342km drive from Mackay to Darwin via the trecharous Savannah Way, via Hells Gate Roadhouse and hopefully get to Darwin in one piece!


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“Not so Fast & Furious, with fabulous footwear!” – The Pink Slippers

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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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Anonymous gave $250.00.
Well done boys, a great cause that I know means a lot to your family. Have a great time!!!!
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
Way to go boys. What a great cause. I hope you are good with a hammer.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
Looks like a lot of fun for a great cause, good on you two.
1 year ago
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Laing+Simmons gave $200.00.
I need to see lots of photos of the fabulous footwear! Well done boys, great cause & I hope you have a good time together.
1 year ago
Thanks so much Lyndell, do pink Crocs qualify:)
1 year ago
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Meagan Ambrose gave $1,000.00.
I think you guys are amazing and what a worthy cause ! Good luck and knowing Rob’s motoring prowess I am certain he could make a shitbox go further than anyone ?????
1 year ago
Thanks MeAgan and John for your wonderful generosity and don't worry, we will have plenty of gaffer tape, cable ties and a hammer and maybe even a shifter!
1 year ago
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richard max gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks uncle Dick and auntie Gwen greatly appreciated
1 year ago
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Daniel Waterfield gave $100.00.
Good luck boys Let me know when you want a shut box ?
1 year ago
Thanks Daniel, still looking for a box and tossing up between weird and wonderful vs something that might actually make it all the way!
1 year ago
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David Del'Bo gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Dave, we look forward to having a beer with you in Darwin at the finish
1 year ago
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Leanne Pilkington gave $200.00.
Looking forward to those pink slippers boys!!
1 year ago
Thanks Lee, greatly appreciated and don't worry, we will be seeking your fashion input before we go
1 year ago
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Andrew Gale gave $100.00.
Great work boys… I think the rules state hair buns need to be removed as well?
1 year ago
thanks Andrew, I was thinking I should grow a matching Man Bun!
1 year ago
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Total Construction gave $500.00.
All the best with the rally!!
1 year ago
Thanks Steve for your generosity, it should be a hoot
1 year ago
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Q.F.M pty Ltd gave $100.00.
Have fun boys
1 year ago
Thanks Nat greatly appreciated - fun it will be!
1 year ago
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Reg & Ivy Sinclair gave $100.00.
You're doing a great job guys. I've also sent you a set of memory foam inserts; might help you remember to put them on!
1 year ago
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Hamish Sinclair gave $400.00.
1 year ago
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Jo and mark Formosa gave $200.00.
Enjoy the rallt
1 year ago
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Richardson & Wrench Baulkham Hills gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Roy and Judy greatly appreciated?
1 year ago
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<p>We have our Shitbox - a 1996 Toyota Corolla sedan with 400,000 on the clock and she's a beauty!</p>
1 year ago
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W. Phillips Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
1 year ago
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Rob & Gina Gill gave $100.00.
Good luck guys. Enjoy the rally and the ride.
1 year ago
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Darcy Bock gave $15.00.
1 year ago
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Ethan Gale gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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Ryan Lysaght gave $15.00.
Go fast. Don’t die. That’d be so counterproductive
1 year ago
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Club Sprinter gave $100.00.
All love ❤️??
1 year ago
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Simone Tilley gave $100.00.
Love this. Hopefully you’ve done a mechanical course as part of pre training!! Have fun ?
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $5.00.
1 year ago
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Greg Denton gave $100.00.
This is a great cause and as a car person (and into Motorsport) myself i love the method of fundraising! Have a great time Rob.
1 year ago
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Megan Koch gave $100.00.
Good luck! Can’t wait to see the photos and hear the stories
1 year ago
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Ryan Sinclair gave $50.00.
Hello there
1 year ago
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Neale Tweedie gave $200.00.
Hi Pat and Rob. What a great cause. Enjoy the experience. And the corrugations.
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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APC gave $200.00.
Good Luck Pink Slippers, send us some photos :)
1 year ago
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Dejana Skoric gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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tara begley gave $50.00.
go the pink slipper
1 year ago
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Ashley Scott gave $50.00.
Good luck!!! Hope the shitbox gets you there!
1 year ago
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Scott Lewis gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Janelle Mason gave $100.00.
Imprrssive stuff
1 year ago
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Laura Robertson gave $100.00.
If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough! Wishing you a safe journey to the finish line :)
1 year ago
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Angeline Lal gave $30.00.
1 year ago
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Chanda Chu gave $100.00.
From billy cart to a 96 Corolla, woo! Have an awesome time Rob and Pat!
1 year ago
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Tom and Ann Wynn gave $100.00.
Proud of our boys.
1 year ago
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jane starkins gave $100.00.
Have a brilliant time!
1 year ago
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Jono R gave $50.00.
Best of luck!
1 year ago
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Max Whitehead gave $50.00.
Good luck in your shitbox
1 year ago
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Rupert Baddeley gave $100.00.
Huge effort, great cause! Looking forward to hearing the stories on your return
1 year ago
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Jeff Martin gave $50.00.
Hi Rob and Pat, Wishing you both all the best making it to the finish line! It's for a fantastic cause. Good luck! Jeff Martin
1 year ago
Jeff thanks so much for your generosity its greatly appreciated and we will be sure to send you the link so you can watch our progress
1 year ago
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David St Clair gave $50.00.
Great stuff and enjoy the far north.
1 year ago
Dave, thanks so much for your support it's greatly appreciated and lets hope we can make a difference with some great Aussie research into the cancer fight
1 year ago
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Mark Whelan gave $200.00.
Great cause Rob … good luck cheers mark w
1 year ago
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Lisa Vasic gave $100.00.
May the road gods be kind and the experience amazing! What an inspiring journey to share as father and son and for a fabulous cause. All the best, Lisa
1 year ago
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William Wynn gave $100.00.
Good Luck- your going to need it if Pat drives.
1 year ago
Thanks for your generous support William and family , its greatly appreciated and lets hope that these events provide the ability for our world class researchers to continue their great work on cancer treatments
1 year ago
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Micksmatch Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
Fantastic effort for a wonderful cause, best wishes Rob & Pat. Hope you have as much fun as I did on the 2009 Variety Bash as the Flintstones team. Mick
1 year ago
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Linda Wallis gave $50.00.
Good luck, enjoy the journey, have fun and thank you ?
1 year ago
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Mac G gave $50.00.
Best of luck guys!!!
1 year ago
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William McDermott gave $20.00.
1 year ago
Thanks so much for your support William, it's greatly appreciated
1 year ago
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Anna McDermott gave $50.00.
good luck!! ❤️
1 year ago
Thanks Anna for your generosity, we greatly appreciate it and lets hope, from these events, Aussie researchers can continue with their great work
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $25.00.
1 year ago
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Darren Dabkowski gave $100.00.
Great cause and what an adventure. Enjoy the ride !!!
1 year ago
Thanks for your kind generosity and support Darren, it's greatly appreciated.
1 year ago
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Russell Sinclair gave $740.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Pal your generosity as always is greatly appreciated
1 year ago
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Dan Robbins gave $50.00.
All the best Rob and Pat. I am looking forward to hearing how it all went. Cheers Dan
1 year ago
Thanks for your support Dan and put it on the to do list with your son some time.
1 year ago
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Aileen Savill gave $100.00.
Go drive well you awesome Pink Slippers!
1 year ago
Thanks for your support Aileen, greatly appreciated
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
1 year ago
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Ryan D’Souza gave $50.00.
Best of luck during your journey!
1 year ago
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Nav Mathew gave $100.00.
All the best, Jane and Pat! What an awesome adventure and a great cause.
1 year ago
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Anna Corr gave $100.00.
Good luck Rob and Pat. Great cause.
1 year ago
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Jessica Iacobucci gave $100.00.
Good luck Rob and Pat!!! Go Corolla!!! Jess Iacobucci
1 year ago
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Chris Killmore gave $100.00.
Good luck Rob and Pat. Enjoy the fantastic journey together!! I have no doubt the Corolla will make it.
1 year ago
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Alison Fitzpatrick gave $50.00.
Go well Rob and Pat
1 year ago
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Jo Shaw gave $100.00.
Admire you Rob and Pat. Drive safely, have fun and look after your dear Toyota ?
1 year ago
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Sarah Dare gave $50.00.
Good luck Rob! Such a worthy cause, and hopefully you’ll have some fun along the way.
1 year ago
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Regine Bier gave $30.00.
Have fun and drive safely!
1 year ago
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Jordan Harrad-Chantler gave $50.00.
Good luck on the drive Rob and Pat! Hope it all goes smoothly.
1 year ago
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Pamela Lee gave $50.00.
Have a safe and fun journey Rob and Pat.
1 year ago
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Damian OBrien gave $50.00.
Good luck Rob & Pat !!!!
1 year ago
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Tammy Medard gave $100.00.
Good luck Rob and Pat!!!
1 year ago
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Phil Wright gave $50.00.
Brilliant work gents!
1 year ago
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Mal Clark gave $50.00.
Great cause a terrific and fun thing to do. Best of luck
1 year ago
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Steve Barker gave $100.00.
Best of luck guys and more importantly enjoy the ride!
1 year ago
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Andrew Coughlin gave $100.00.
What a great thing you’re doing!! Well done.
1 year ago
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Shelley Madsen gave $100.00.
Drive safe and have fun. Can't wait to hear about it.
1 year ago
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Andrew Reeks gave $50.00.
Hi Rob and Patrick, Cathy told me about your trip at work. It sounds like a fantastic experience and adventure. I look forward to hearing how it all goes. All the best! from Andrew
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
Good luck and great cause. From the guy at Mackay servo
1 year ago
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Riley Petersen gave $50.00.
A couple sexy boys getting down and dirty for a great cause - what more could you ask for.
1 year ago
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Fiona Gale gave $50.00.
What an adventure!
1 year ago
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Judy Campbell gave $100.00.
Have fun and hopefully no more hiccups along the way ? Wonderful way to support such a worthy cause xx
1 year ago
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Susan Talarico gave $100.00.
Great work Gents for a good cause. Safe travels
1 year ago
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Robert Wodson gave $200.00.
All the best Rob and Pat for the journey. What a great experience and worthwhile cause.
1 year ago
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Chanda Chu gave $100.00.
Fantastic adventure updates Rob!
1 year ago
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Scott Anderson gave $50.00.
Well done Rob and Pat!
1 year ago
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The Worms gave $100.00.
Well done boys - great cause ?
1 year ago
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Yuliana Lukman gave $50.00.
Good luck Rob and Pat, well done!
1 year ago
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Paul Brickell gave $100.00.
Congratulations Rob and Pat. Outstanding effort.
1 year ago
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Donna Sutton gave $20.00.
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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.