The Kids' Cancer Project
Survival starts with science.
There are many ways you can contribute or get involved.
The Kids' Cancer Project funds vital scientific research to develop better treatments for all children with cancer.
387
14,420
$
70
million
57
30
years
Donate a cuddly friend to a sick child
... or take one home
Hospital can be a scary time for a child, but you can give them a soft toy so they never feel alone or afraid during their treatment. Or purchase a cuddly companion for yourself or a loved one, knowing the funds contribute to the science of curing cancer.
Partner with Us
Future Cure lets you direct your donation to specific research projects and follow the impact of your donation in childhood cancer research.
Leave a legacy
No gift is too small to have a meaningful and lasting impact on the future of childhood cancer research.
Fundraising
Whether you want to dress up, bake a difference, or just go crazy you can be a community champion by fundraising with The Kids' Cancer Project. We'll support you every step of the way in whatever you choose to do.
Upcoming Events
See our full events calendar or subscribe for updates.
Fundraising Highlights
-
May19Pirate Day
-
Jun01Write a Book in a Day
-
Jul01Cupcakes 4 a Cure
-
Aug01Crazy Hair & Sock Day
-
Jan01Lose Your Locks
Crazy Hair & Sock Day
August 01, 2023
Netballers, sports clubs, workplaces and schools are all uniting to join TEAM CRAZY!
Write a Book in a Day
June 01, 2023
A fun, creative and collaborative competition for students in years 5 to 12 and adult writing groups.
Pirate Day
May 19, 2023
Dress up like a pirate, collect treasure, and raise money for kids' brain cancer research in May.
Host an Event
You Can Make a Difference!
We are so grateful when ordinary people in the community hear our urgent plea and act by stepping up to help raise money for childhood cancer research. You can make a difference too, and you'll be surprised at how easy it can be.
The bear that shows people care
In hospital with her seriously ill three-month-old son, one mum was given a comforting sense of support from, of all places, a teddy bear.
Latest News & Stories
Spartan Race AU teams up with The Kids' Cancer Project
15/04/2024
Joining forces for childhood cancer research, The Kids' Cancer Project proudly announces its partnership with Spartan Race AU as a gold charity partner. This collaboration not only brings together the...
Making a Difference: Focus Recruitment's Journey with The Kids' Cancer Project
15/04/2024
In the bustling world of recruitment, where companies vie for top talent and success is measured in placements made, there lies a quieter but equally significant pursuit—a commitment to social...
Ripples Swimming Club – remembering Brooke Fretwell
09/04/2024
In early 2015, beloved daughter and passionate Ripples Swimming Club member Brooke Fretwell sadly died of an incurable brain cancer known as DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). Eight years later,...
Celebrating a decade of collaborative funding leading to over $10 million committed to ground-breaking research
02/04/2024
Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP today announced the successful grant recipients to receive funding for innovative cancer research through the 2023 round of the Cancer...
Using Data Analytics to Help Drive Research
08/03/2024
Behind all the laboratories and expert scientists it takes to create better kids’ cancer treatments are the systems and data in place to keep funding running smoothly. Thanks to The Kids’ Cancer...
How you’re helping kids with cancer overcome loneliness
05/02/2024
When Ellalee’s daughter, Maia, was diagnosed with ALL, she prepared as best she could for the difficult journey ahead. Here, she opens up about the loneliness Maia faced during her cancer, and how the...
Up to $20m in funding has been announced by the federal government for vital brain cancer research
12/02/2024
On 6 February 2024, The Australian Government announced a huge funding boost for research into some of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer.
Meet Molly: Daughter, netballer and cancer survivor. Here's her incredible story
29/01/2024
Now 17, Molly from Dubbo, NSW, is many things: a cancer survivor, a passionate advocate and fundraiser, and a teenager with dreams of netball coaching and university.
Owen Finegan’s 2023 Highlights
19/12/2023
As we approach the holidays, come celebrate milestones and highlights with us!