Goal $20,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Spring 2022
$16,540
Raised
83%
Our Story …

Rock and Roll cures a lot of ills - but not cancer. Unless you are bulletproof like Keith Richards, there is a 50% chance YOU will be affected by cancer before the age of 85. So climb on board as the lads from Team Van Halen - in our 98 Toyota Spacia van - travel the perilous road from Mackay to Darwin. 

The deal is simple - we will entertain you with tales of our trip across the top of North Australia, battling dirt roads, monsoon weather, snakes, crocs, Chicko rolls from questionable roadhouse pie warmers and of course the main challenge - can the little Spacia make the 3500km journey unscathed. In return, we ask you to give generously to our campaign. Really generously. And we will give that money to charity.  

Did you know the Shitbox team work closely with the Australian cancer council? Thats where the donations will go - in many cases straight to the actual boffins who are researching how to beat this insidious disease that affects so many people. Have a read below on how they do it.

So People - dig deep and hit the link to give. Your body might thank you for it one day. 

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Here's what I'm doing …

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
Van Halen
Craig Pryor gave $100.00.
Good luck in your shit box guys… and have fun
1 year ago
Van Halen
Harrington Property Funds Management Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Enjoy the adventure, Team Van Halen. Hope the Spacia serves you well. The team at Harrington Property
1 year ago
Van Halen
ABS Airconditioning & Sheetmetal Services gave $500.00.
Go boys wishing you all the best
1 year ago
Van Halen
Anonymous gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Michael Tsopanis gave $200.00.
Good on you guys, it's a great cause.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Slabcorp gave $2,390.00.
1 year ago
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Space Joinery gave $390.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Everlearn Prestons gave $2,390.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Pierre South gave $25.00.
The poor suspension...
1 year ago
Van Halen
Showtime Construction Services gave $100.00.
Have fun you bloody hooligan
1 year ago
Van Halen
To The Mill Constructions Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Craig Potter gave $100.00.
Good luck fellas.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Wiise gave $1,890.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Charlie Wood gave $100.00.
What a great laugh and a great cause. Good luck. Go well.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Craig Pryor gave $200.00.
Well done Matt! Great work for a great cause. Thanks for all of your hard work this season from all the boys in the Lilli Pilli FC 15A1 team. PS - glad we have a dedicated team bus now :)
1 year ago
Van Halen
DLP Electrical gave $500.00.
Well done Riaan and team.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Simone Leslie gave $50.00.
Nicely done Matt, have fun !
1 year ago
Van Halen
Simon Ford gave $500.00.
Simon Ford
1 year ago
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1 Kiwi Electrical Pty Limited gave $505.00.
5 bucks extra goes a long way Farken
1 year ago
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Magic Glass Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Magic Glass Pty Ltd Donation
1 year ago
Van Halen
Dunya L gave $50.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
Van Halen
Norman L gave $50.00.
The Van looks awesome, great work! Have fun!
1 year ago
Van Halen
All Access Solutions Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
Good Luck Guys - have a great time!
1 year ago
Van Halen
PRIME8CREWING gave $500.00.
PRIME 8 CREWING
1 year ago
Van Halen
Steve willett gave $100.00.
Not Van Halen, but good advice Keep your eyes on the road Your hand upon the wheel Keep your eyes on the road Your hand upon the wheel Yeah, we're going to the Roadhouse Gonna have a real- Good time
1 year ago
Van Halen
John Watson gave $100.00.
It’s hot and dry out there. Be safe and don’t get parched.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Megan Ocollins gave $100.00.
Good luck Matt and Riaan. Proud of you both ??
1 year ago
Van Halen
Matthew Weir gave $50.00.
Good luck Crowie
1 year ago
Van Halen
Ron Gounder gave $50.00.
Don't get washed out. Good luck with it all.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Wendy Macken gave $50.00.
Prayers and blessings may be needed so know you have me on your side Safe travels Wendy Macken Lachlan Cooper Joshua
1 year ago
Van Halen
Tamaryn Naughton gave $50.00.
“It will test your head, and your mind, and your brain too.” — Dewey Finn (Jack Black)
1 year ago
Van Halen
Anonymous gave $500.00.
Get a big black dog up ya!
1 year ago
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JMJ Concrete Constructions P/L gave $500.00.
I am pleased to donate to a good cause Regards Maurizio Lollato
1 year ago
Van Halen
Chris Kosasih gave $50.00.
Good luck Matt ... Stay safe and enjoy!
1 year ago
Van Halen
Lex Feltham gave $100.00.
play those tunes LOUD!
1 year ago
Van Halen
Troy Porter gave $500.00.
Congrats Matt. Awesome cause and great commitment. Hope the van holds together and you guys have some great fun with like minded people along the way! Cheers Troy
1 year ago
Van Halen
Andrew Brockbank gave $100.00.
Get a black dog up ya (con air) CEO
1 year ago
Van Halen
Tim Skelton gave $250.00.
Good luck Riaan!
1 year ago
Van Halen
Shane Blackett gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Van Halen
Hamish Browne 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.