Kiwi Tragics

Kiwi Tragics

Fundraising for

$8,015 raised of $5,000 goal
Goal reached!
100%
ShitboxRally 2026
Campaign target reached!
Raised: $2,450,092
Target: $2,400,000
67 supporters — be #68!
100% of your donation goes to Cancer Council
$69M+ raised since 2010
🔬 86 research programs funded

We're thrilled to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally 2026 Autumn, starting 1st May 2026!


We’ll be hitting the road in our 65 year old Rover P5 Shitbox, driving approx. 3,000km from Port Douglas to Melbourne via the inland route with around 60% of the trip being on unsealed roads. It promises to be an unforgettable 7-day adventure, and what could possibly go wrong?


This is not just about the drive—it’s about making a real difference in the fight against cancer.


Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 15th year. Part of the participation requirements is that all teams must raise a minimum of $5,000.The Autumn 2026 rally target is set at $2,000,000, with a total of over $60,000,000 having been raised since the rally’s inception in 2010.100% of all donations go directly to Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity.


All donations go directly to Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity.  Your support will have a real impact so please donate generously.

PORT DOUGLAS MELBOURNE 3,400 km in a $1,500 car KIWI TRAGICS

Kiwi Tragics are fundraising for Cancer Council

They're doing what!?

Shitbox Rally is a 7-day challenge like no other. Participants drive cars worth no more than $1,500 through some of Australia's most stunning (and often rugged) landscapes, all in support of cancer research. It's not a race — it's a challenge and more importantly, a celebration of the power of community.

Yes, the cars break down, and yes, there are plenty of unexpected twists along the way, but that's all part of the fun.

The rally is designed to be a colourful and unpredictable experience, where teams travel in small groups, helping each other along the way.

And when the day's drive ends, we gather around the campfire, share stories, and reflect on the day's achievements.

This event brings together people who have been impacted by cancer in different ways — whether it's through their own battles or through loved ones. Together we'll make memories that last a lifetime while supporting the fight against cancer.

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Fundraising Impact

Every rally. Every dollar.
Directly to Cancer Council.

Box Rallies is the largest funder of cancer research in Australia — outside of the government. Every dollar supports Cancer Council.

$69M+
Raised since 2010
86
Research programs funded
2100+
People fundraise every year
Some of our funded research projects
Dr Ruth Pidsley
Dr Ruth Pidsley
Prostate Cancer Research

Leading development of a novel epigenetic test to more accurately determine tumour risk — particularly for tumours misclassified by current clinical tools.

$449,305 funded
Dr Owen Dillon
Dr Owen Dillon
Lung Cancer Research

Developed innovative x-ray hardware under $0.5M that produces MRI-quality images and captures 3D scans during live treatment delivery.

$436,665 funded
Prof Paul Timpson
Prof Paul Timpson
Pancreatic Cancer Research

Targeting pancreatic cancer via anti-fibrotic NID2 therapy combined with Gemcitabine/Abraxane chemotherapy to stratify and improve treatment outcomes.

$450,000 funded
Dr Sridurga Mithraprabhu
Dr Sridurga Mithraprabhu
Multiple Myeloma Research

Exploring genomics to identify high-risk patients earlier and guide development of new therapeutic strategies — improving survival chances.

$436,745 funded
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Research
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Leukaemia Research — SA

Advanced pre-clinical evaluation of sphingosine kinase 1-targeting agents as a therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia.

CAR-T Cell Therapy Research
Paediatric Cancer
CAR-T Cell Therapy — NSW

Advancing CAR-T cell therapy for extracranial solid paediatric cancers.

Breast Cancer Research
Breast Cancer Detection
Liquid Biopsy Testing — NSW

Harnessing epigenetics for early detection of residual and recurrent breast cancer through advanced liquid biopsy testing.

HER2+ Breast Cancer Research
HER2+ Breast Cancer
Targeted Therapy — NSW

A new targeted therapy for resistant HER2-positive breast cancers.

You donateSecurely, tax deductibly
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Teams rally7 days, $1,500 cars
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Research happensFunded through Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2026 Autumn is archived, donations are no longer available