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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.
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Home or hospital – the choice is yours

22/03/2021
The Kids' Cancer Project Bear Program delivers teddy bears and other soft toys all around Australia. 
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  • Case Study

Case study | Lorraine Lea - a personal connection

18/03/2021
Family and community at the core. The challenge for Lorraine Lea was to find a charity that supported research to find cures to achieve zero deaths of kids from childhood cancer.
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  • Research News

Chemo with fewer side effects may be on the way

15/03/2021
A discovery by scientists at IMB's Centre for Pain Research may give some future cancer patients relief. 
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  • News

Types of CSR programs

14/03/2021
There are many avenues to choose when deciding on a Corporate Social Responsibility program that best fits your company culture.

Announcement: Set sail on Pirate Day 2021

11/03/2021
Let’s turn the tide on brain cancer this Pirate Day!

Fundraising flower power!

08/03/2021
When a WA mum came to appreciate the power of science, her fundraising powers blossomed.

A challenge like no other

03/03/2021
Tasmanian Mum Jodi is taking on an epic trek for an epic reason.

Archer's story

01/03/2021
Chemotherapy with fewer side effects is urgently needed for kids with cancer.

In memory of Lenny

28/02/2021
A loving aunty shares how she's going to lose her locks for her darling Lenny.

Turning the tide on kids' brain cancer

23/02/2021
These pirates are investigating an exciting new immunotherapy for kids diagnosed with brain cancer.

UPDATE Behind the science: Dr Rachel Conyers

20/02/2021
An update on research identifying kids at risk of developing debilitating cardiac aftereffects from cancer treatments.

Facebook News Ban

18/02/2021
How the Facebook news ban affected The Kids' Cancer Project.

Thank you so beary much!

12/02/2021
Heart-warming social posts from parents whose children have received a The Kids' Cancer Project bear.

The struggle for survivors

05/02/2021
Life-saving treatment can cause its own health issues. Researchers are devising ways to remove the dark cloud from the silver lining.

Sam Wakefield: Fundraising hero

01/02/2021
Running 100 kilometres to raise money for medical science is just the beginning for this powerfully driven cancer survivor.
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  • News, Beary Happy Stories

4 ways a teddy bear brings comfort

14/01/2021
Paediatric experts explain why a cuddly toy is a great donation for a child in hospital.
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  • Beary Happy Stories

5 handy hints for donating toys to children’s hospitals

07/01/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project shares all the ins and outs of safe toy donations to hospitals.
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  • Community, News

10 of our favourite fundraising ideas

11/12/2020
We count down the best ideas for how you can raise funds for kids' cancer research.
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  • Families

A mother's plea

10/12/2020
Sydney mum advocates for more research to discover better treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.

A toy bear drive for kids with cancer

27/11/2020
You get two chances to make a meaningful difference when you take part in The Kids’ Cancer Project Toy Bear Drive.
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  • Community

The gift of giving

25/11/2020
What are the types of gifts that can be left in a Will to The Kids’ Cancer Project?
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Captain Australia’s Big Walk

27/09/2021
Superhero up for science and support Captain Australia’s Big Walk as he treks the East Coast with nothing but the essentials.

Love for Lexie

08/09/2021
Lexie's family honour a promise they made to her - to celebrate her life every day. 

Real world hopes for lab research

08/09/2021
Dr Kotecha aims to establish a full circle, with lab research translated back to the bedside.

Ambassador profile | Michael Milton OAM

04/08/2021
Michael’s left leg was amputated when he was nine years old due to cancer. His lived experience is helping him to help others.

My Birthday Teddy & The Kids’ Cancer Project

06/08/2021
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month collaboration between The Kids’ Cancer Project and My Birthday Teddy™.

FY2022 Grant Round Open

09/08/2021
Applications for medical research grants through The Kids’ Cancer Project are now open.

Vote for our local heroes

10/08/2021
Meet two finalists in the Westfield Local Heroes community grants program who are helping kids with cancer!

Jamie's furry companions

11/08/2021
Young Jamie's furry friends have been an important source of support throughout treatment for cancer.

Cooper's story

15/08/2021
After spending many long days and nights in hospital, the Pacey family are advocates for change.

Greater purpose: The secret to business success

24/08/2021
The people from law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley don’t do fundraising by halves.

Zayden’s unbe-leafable fundraiser

01/07/2021
Five-year-old entrepreneur Zayden is learning the joy of helping others through fundraising with his own little business.

Generosity is good for you

05/07/2021
Experts say that giving regularly is all part of a healthy lifestyle. 

Attcall announce charity partnership

06/07/2021
The earthmoving, excavation and demolition business has commited to support bold scientific research to help kids with cancer. 

Anti-cancer drug shows promise

07/07/2021
Funding from The Kids' Cancer Project has led to an exciting discovery of a new generation drug to help children diagnosed with brain cancer. 

Significant support for seed-funded research

30/07/2021
The Kids’ Cancer Project had the foresight to initiate and fund the C4 Group.