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Translating Research into Care: Celebrating the 10-Year Partnership of The Kids’ Cancer Project and ANZCHOG

14/01/2025
The Kids’ Cancer Project knows survival starts with science, which is why, since 2015, the charity has supported ANZCHOG’s mission to fund research through clinical trials. As one of its first funding partners, The Kids’ Cancer Project has helped ANZCHOG significantly enhance its collaborative networks, increase clinical trial opportunities and enable a broader portfolio of clinical trials.
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The life and times of Col Reynolds

06/01/2025
A wrong turn while driving a coach kickstarted Col Reynolds’ journey to find a cure for childhood cancer.
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You can help researchers do better for kids with leukaemia like Roxy

11/11/2024
In just five hours, four-year-old Roxy went from a routine visit to the dentist to being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 18 months on, and with Roxy on the road to recovery, mum Bec tells their story and just how important your gifts are in helping other kids like Roxy.
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Congratulations Molly Croft and Amy Parmenter – joint Young Australian of the Year nominees

05/11/2024
The Kids’ Cancer Project wishes to congratulate charity ambassador and sarcoma survivor Molly Croft, along with cancer advocate and Australian Diamonds player Amy Parmenter, on their joint 2025 Young Australian of the Year nomination.
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Despite being just five years old, Rory has walked a path many will never encounter

28/10/2024
It was a phone call from Rory’s preschool to Jen about a slight temperature that was the catalyst for a whirlwind for the Hillery family. Jen says nothing compares to the events that followed.
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The Long Lunch attendees amazed by the strength and ingenuity of guest speakers

24/10/2024
Fortitude Valley’s The Calile Hotel set the scene for the 2024 rendition of The Kids’ Cancer Project’s The Long Lunch in QLD – and as you can imagine, there wasn’t a guest left unmoved by the powerful message delivered by our speakers.
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How a little dinosaur helped Rory through his biggest battle

14/10/2024
Rory is your typical five-year-old. His hobbies include wrestling, playing in the dirt and tormenting his brother. He’s a loveable little guy and he and his three siblings are a constant source of joy for his parents, Jen and Ben Hillery.
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How Deni overcame a brain tumour to help kids in need

14/10/2024
Those of you who have been along for the ride these past few years may remember Deni Atkinson, who featured in our 2016 Spring newsletter.
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Kenny Ip: Utilising neuroscience for drug development

14/10/2024
Dr Kenny Ip, a molecular neuroscientist at the Children’s Cancer Institute, has carved out a career of note in a relatively short timeframe. In an eight-year period, he has released some 20 publications on complex brain circuits in an array of high-tier journals.
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Bromic goes big for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

08/10/2024
Bromic’s Better Challenge came to an end last week after an incredible month of fundraising, donating over $35,000 to The Kids’ Cancer Project for childhood cancer research.
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Setting sail to Tangalooma for a cure

08/10/2024
Our State Manager – QLD, Effie Kent, headed to Moreton Island last week to visit the wonderful team at Tangalooma Island Resort, an incredible partner of The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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Bromic goes big for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

08/10/2024
Bromic’s Better Challenge came to an end last week after an incredible month of fundraising, donating over $35,000 to The Kids’ Cancer Project for childhood cancer research.
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