Two Clowns, One Angel

Two Clowns, One Angel

Fundraising for

$36,393 raised of $40,000 goal
103 supporters — be #104!
✓ 100% of your donation goes to Cancer Council
♥ $69M+ raised since 2010
🔬 86 research programs funded

Father and Son clown duo, Elio and Mitchell Tullio will be driving 3000km through the rugged Australian outback, in a Shitbox car.


The two clowns will have an Angel travelling with our team’s car. Our much loved wife, mother and Nonnina, Nerida Tullio, who was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2023 and lost her fight in September of 2024. What we found out during her diagnosis, is that bladder cancer is rare (being quoted 2% of Australian cancers) and that a lot of her treatment options for surgery and chemotherapy was based on other types of cancers as there isn’t enough research being available on bladder cancer.


Help us raise money for Cancer Council and continue funding cancer research.

PORT DOUGLAS MELBOURNE 3,400 km in a $1,500 car TWO CLOWNS, ONE ANGEL

Two Clowns, One Angel 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.

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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