Survival starts with science

The Kids' Cancer Project funds vital scientific research to develop better treatments for all children with cancer.

Our dream is for no child to die from cancer.

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Supporting kids' with cancer

February 15

This International Childhood Cancer Day, swap G’day with K’day and help us raise awareness and vital funds for childhood cancer research.

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Why Research

Research shapes how we diagnose, treat, and improve the lives of kids with cancer. 86% of childhood cancer patients now survive thanks to research, some of which we’ve funded, but we won’t stop until that number reaches 100%.

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You helped give Macy the best treatment closer to home

01/09/2023

Macy (far left) used to have to regularly travel from Melbourne to Hobart with her mum Suzannah for treatment. Having treatment in Hobart means Macy’s sister Matilda (far right) gets more time with...

Thank you for helping Dr Wylie fight sarcoma relapse

01/09/2023

Tragically, sarcoma will return for one in three children even after surgery to remove the cancer - this high rate of relapse after treatment is a major cause of fatality. But with your kind support,...

“I can make a difference” – how Coral’s legacy will help children with cancer

04/08/2023

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...

40 Years of City2Surf

02/08/2023

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

25/07/2023

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

21/07/2023

30 Years of The Kids' Cancer Project

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

07/07/2023

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...

Meet our Board: Tim Rose

28/06/2023

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...

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

06/06/2023

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...

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