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Inspiring stories about the scientists, supporters and families united against childhood cancer.

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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  • Beary Happy Stories, News

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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  • Community

A gift that can change lives

15/11/2020
Leaving a gift in your Will to a favourite charity might be one of the most important things you ever do.
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  • Community

Leaving a gift in your will

09/11/2020
Ensuring everything is in order, from both a personal and legal view, is essential when creating a will that covers your best intentions.
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  • Community, Families

Even cows can raise money for kids’ cancer research

08/11/2020
Here's how a Tathram community creatively raised funds to help children with cancer. 
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  • Community

A matter of words

07/11/2020
Whether you call it a ‘gift’ or a ‘bequest’, what matters is getting the wording right in your Will.
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  • Future Cure Case Study

Case study | Multiply CSR investment

03/11/2020
Matching appeal with a twist. Discover the who, what, where an how of The Kids' Cancer Project first matching appeal that raised close to $2 million in just 61 days.
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  • Community

Sue's will

29/10/2020
“I believe in research, it’s the only way to save children’s lives sooner rather than later.”
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  • Future Cure Case Study

Case study | The Bromic Go Kart Derby

19/10/2020
Team building for good. Covid didn’t curb Bromic’s desire to give back. A key objective for their fundraising activity was to maintain community spirit among employees, suppliers and customer partners.

Australian businesses multiply impact on life-saving research

30/09/2020
Australian businesses have supported The Kids' Cancer Project by committing funds as part of the charity’s most ambitious fundraising initiative.

Your Power Pledge Update

30/09/2020
We are getting closer to discovering kinder more effective treatments for children diagnosed with cancer.

$9 million win for kids and young adults with cancer

29/09/2020

"He's alive today because of medical science."

28/09/2020
Baby Eli has beaten the odds to reach his first birthday. While his parents celebrate every breath he takes - they can’t relax yet.

Impact report: Inspirational increase in clinical trials

25/09/2020
Your donation has helped save lives. In 2015, The Kids' Cancer Project pledged $1 million to grow clinical trials that help Aussie kids with cancer.
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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.

Marathon effort to raise money for research

01/06/2021
Chris is making a marathon effort for kids' cancer research, after a late-night phone call turned his family's world upside down.

Case study | Paradise Outdoor Advertising

10/06/2021
Doing Good Charity Program. POA used their expertise in out-of-home advertising to improve the lives of kids diagnosed with cancer and engage their staff.

KBC360 Live Event

03/06/2021
The Childhood Brain Cancer Symposium was held in May at The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

Win-win for netball fans and kids’ cancer research

07/06/2021
Netball NSW and the NSW Swifts continue support of vital childhood cancer research.

Cardio-oncology network to be created nationally

15/06/2021
In an exciting development, a national network of cardio-oncology hubs is set to be created.

Behind the Science: Professor David Thomas

24/06/2021
This oncologist and researcher shares the motivations behind his significant work in the development of AYA oncology.

New therapy shows promise in future treatment

17/06/2021
A preclinical study has found multiple myeloma is highly sensitive to a newly developed experimental therapy.

Science | It’s life or death for a child

20/06/2021
For children diagnosed with brain cancer, says ‘mumcologist’ Marion Corbett, research offers the only hope.

The Kids’ Cancer Project launch signature event

23/06/2021
The Better Challenge is a new fundraising campaign to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.