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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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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.
- Beary Happy Stories
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.
- Families
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.
- Research News
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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With perfect weather comes the best Golf Day ever!
08/10/2024
Our 2024 NSW Golf Day is officially our greatest to date, raising over $100,000 for vital kids’ cancer research!
- Research News
Behind the scenes: Dr Karin Plummer
01/10/2024
2023 Col Reynolds Fellow, Dr Karin Plummer, holds a joint appointment at Griffith University and the Children’s Hospital Queensland Department of Anaesthesia and Pain.
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Your Impact Spring Newsletter
01/09/2024
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
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Your Impact Spring Newsletter
01/09/2024
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
- Families
Bobby’s brave journey to ringing the bell
01/09/2024
When Bobby rang the bell last year at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick - after two years of gruelling cancer treatment - he had his four siblings, his parents and an extended family of cousins, aunties and uncles visiting from Ireland to cheer him on.
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Bromic's burning passion for kids' cancer
01/09/2024
Since partnering with manufacturing outfit Bromic in 2018, The Kids’ Cancer Project has witnessed their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment. Their team have raised over $137,000 in support of vital children’s cancer research—an incredible achievement in six years.
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Your Impact Spring Newsletter
01/09/2024
Read how your support has helped save lives and is pushing kids' cancer research further than ever before.
- Beary Happy Stories
Jamie's cuddly companions
26/08/2024
Jamie loves life, especially when it’s full of teddy bears! His cuddly companions are an important source of support, having been gifted by generous donors at a time when he needed them most.
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$18,899 raised for kids thanks to Big Bids
13/08/2024
Our fifth edition of the Big Bids for Kids Online Auction has raised over $18,000 for vital kids’ cancer research, with all proceeds directed straight to researchers backed by The Kids’ Cancer Project.
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Blue skies ahead: Inside The Kids’ Cancer Project and Blue Sky Services’ budding partnership
24/06/2024
Blue Sky Services, a national award-winning cleaning business, is one such company who has partnered with The Kids’ Cancer Project to commit to our mission of finding 100% survival rate for children with cancer.
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Smashing the glass ceiling in the name of children’s cancer research
01/07/2024
The Kids' Cancer Project builds lasting bonds with many of its dedicated corporate partners through diverse initiatives, but for Express Glass it was a facilities management event that laid the groundwork for what was to come.
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.
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.
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.
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.