Adrenaline Junkies

10 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

Hello! We want to introduce you - for those who don't already know her - to our delightful niece, Olivia. She is our motivation for doing the shitbox rally across (part of) Australia in May 2025. Olivia is right now in a battle with adrenal cancer (ACC - Adrenocortical Carcinoma). She has been having chemo and has been so strong through these last two years since diagnosis. We can't do much to help - but we love her and want to do something. So, this is it! We would be so grateful if you'd help us raise money for much-needed research and raise awareness for this little-known cancer. Thank you, friends!

8 months ago

Anonymous gave $206.00.

Happy to support a great cause. Good luck!

8 months ago

Sophie Nicoll gave $50.00.

8 months ago

Sophie - You are always so kind and generous and jump in right away to support everything. Thank you. Let me know when you have time for coffee! xx

8 months ago

Anonymous gave $100.00.

8 months ago

Terry Ciafrei gave $1,000.00.

8 months ago

Clare and Terry - What a way to dive right in and get behind the event - amazing! Just like your girl is doing amazing. Thank you. Sending so much love back to all of you from our end of the world.

8 months ago

Kristi Smith gave $200.00.

Stay married !!!

8 months ago

Such great advice, KB! Hopefully we will conquer that as well as the heat, dust, road trains, roos and wrong turns. Thank you for your generosity and for always being on-board with whatever nutty thing I'm doing. That's what great friends are like!

7 months ago

Marissa and Francois Valette gave $100.00.

You guys are awesome!

7 months ago

Marissa & Francois - Thank you for your support and kind donation. We really appreciate it. It was so nice to see you all recently, so so nice. Unfortunately, the rally doesn't go through Maffra! But we would love to see you next time you're up here so let us know when you'll be in Melbourne. Thank you again.

7 months ago

Jan Thomson gave $100.00.

What a spectacular blat you’ll have for such an amazing cause. I imagine you’ll need a few spares! Good luck 🥂

7 months ago

Jan - Thank you so much for the kind donation. We really appreciate you jumping in so quickly. It's fun to hear of others who know of the Rally (and have thought of doing it!). Maybe we will be the motivation for Myles to do it in the future...We promise plenty of updates on our page along the way. Thank you again.

7 months ago

Tash Miles gave $50.00.

Hope you’ve got a good car playlist!

7 months ago

Tash - Thank you so much. Yes, we will need a great playlist - and access to a whole lot of crosswords, Wordles, Connections, etc so we don't drive each other absolutely around the twist. I'm sure there will be plenty of stories to tell...Thank you again.

7 months ago

Anita Rivera gave $50.00.

Go, go, go you fabulous people! ♥️

7 months ago

Aww, Anita - Thank you. You are so kind to jump in and donate. We do appreciate it. It is wonderful to feel so supported in this slightly wild undertaking. Nothing like a community to make life real and worthwhile. Thanks for being part of mine. xx

7 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

Hi All - We are so grateful for all of the support and well-wishing we have received since we announced that we have signed up for the Shitbox Rally May 2025. We're holding our first fundraiser - a Top Gear Clothes Swap! If you're in the area (Melbourne, that is) next Saturday morning (10am-12pm) 23rd November, please stop by. It's a great way to liven up your wardrobe without spending money or adding to the world's 'clothes clutter' and environmental impact. And we think it's a fun way to raise some money. It's at our house (26 Brinsley Road, Camberwell). Huge thanks again to those who have jumped on board with donations already. We are excited to see our total ticking up.

7 months ago

Kirsten Rawlings gave $50.00.

What an adventure!

7 months ago

Kirsten - Thank you so much for jumping right in and supporting our Rally. We might need to drive the car to Townsville alone but we certainly can't raise the money by ourselves. Thanks for being part of that. It's so lovely having you in my life.

7 months ago

Grace Kelly gave $50.00.

Great idea. Hope the journey is fun too. Grace

7 months ago

Grace - Thank you so so much for all of your help over the weekend, for your enthusiasm and support for our Rally campaign. And for your donation! We are very grateful.

7 months ago

Kathy Ryan gave $100.00.

Well, at least your not doing it on roller skates! Go well.

7 months ago

Kathy - Thank you for your generous donation. We both know well after all of our 65kms that it's the donors who make the fundraiser successful. Thanks for being part of our success. Now we just need to drive that car (find one, then drive it!). And, yes, we'll be leaving the rollerskates behind!

7 months ago

Chloe Moss gave $25.00.

That route makes me feel a bit car sick if I think about it too hard. Amazing work friends!

7 months ago

Hey Chloe - Thanks for 'jumping in the car with us', so to speak. We need to drive those dirt roads, but we wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't for the donors like you who are helping us along the way. I'm sure there will be some fun stories to tell.

7 months ago

Mary Gibney gave $50.00.

What a super idea Susan! Hope you and Darryl enjoy the ride and have fun! Best wishes. Mary and Johanna

7 months ago

Mary and Johanna - Thank you again for your enthusiastic support of the clothes swap and for your donation. Darryl and I are so grateful for it.

7 months ago

Kai Robotham gave $50.00.

Go get that fundraising target!

7 months ago

Thanks, Kai. You're a star. A Rally like this doesn't happen without plenty of support from people like you. We are grateful for it.

7 months ago

Zoe Kerwin gave $20.00.

7 months ago

Hi Zoe - Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the Clothes Swap - and for reading my book! It is great to be back in touch again and we are grateful for the support for our Rally.

7 months ago

Juliet Eardley gave $100.00.

Good luck Susan and Darryl and all who ride in the Shitbox! Fantastic effort for a fantastic cause.

7 months ago

Juliet - Thanks, dear friend, for riding along on the road trip of life together. And for your enthusiastic support and generosity for our Rally effort. Darryl and I appreciate it enormously.

7 months ago

Julia Robinson gave $100.00.

Good luck!

7 months ago

Julia - Thank you for coming on Saturday and for your generous donation. We couldn't even begin to do this without kind and supportive donors. It was lovely to see you.

7 months ago

Helen Keesman gave $50.00.

7 months ago

Helen - Thank you for coming on Saturday to the clothes swap. I hope you found some fun clothes. And thank you for the donation. It is so much appreciated as we work towards our fundraising target.

7 months ago

Talitha Fraser gave $50.00.

Go you good things!

7 months ago

Talitha - So, so nice to see you Saturday. It has been too long, friend. And, of course, it was you who was the last person out of the house after helping clean up. of course. Thanks for your donation. Let's make those breakfasts a regular thing!

7 months ago

Andrea Blake gave $30.00.

Amazing Susan and Daryl. Hope you make it!

7 months ago

Andrea - It was so nice that you could come on Saturday. I hope you went away with some useful clothes - it's not easy for us tall women! Thanks for your support and your donation. We are so grateful.

7 months ago

Joanne Howlett gave $50.00.

7 months ago

Jo - It was so nice to see you on the weekend (though those things are always too busy for a proper catch-up). I hope you, Harry and the boys are well. Thank you for coming, for supporting the event and for your kind donation. We are grateful.

7 months ago

Sarah Thiele gave $50.00.

Giving cancer research a good shove. Well done!

7 months ago

Sarah - I'm so glad you came on Saturday - what a lovely small world it is! I was so sorry to hear about your brother and hope you all are okay as you move through such a tough thing. Cancer affects all of us at one time or another. Stay in touch. And thank you for coming and for your kind donation.

7 months ago

Leesa Phillips gave $60.00.

Great day swapping clothes. Thanks for your hospitality

7 months ago

Leesa - Thanks for coming - and for bringing Bec and Rachel! I hope you did okay on clothes since it seems like I benefited big time from your swapable clothes...(including the floral skirt which I spotted after you left...). Such fun times we have shared. Thank you for your support.

7 months ago

Charmaine Dillon-Smith gave $50.00.

Kick cancer's butt & have some fun at the same time. :)

7 months ago

Char!!! What a lovely surprise. Thank you for your kind donation. That is really sweet. We are definitely hoping to have fun (stay married) and raise some money to keep our clever researchers staying ahead of cancer's reach. I hope you're going really well. xx

7 months ago

Serena DeVito gave $100.00.

Go team!

7 months ago

Serena - Thank you for your very kind donation. Of course you understand the importance of this more than most people. It has been a delight to welcome you back to Australia and into our lives. Thanks again for the support.

7 months ago

Rachel Mitchell gave $30.00.

7 months ago

Rachel - It was so nice to meet you after Leesa has been such an important person in our lives. Thanks for coming and for your donation. I hope you found some great clothes!

7 months ago

Tess Moloney gave $50.00.

Wishing you both fun on another madcap adventure. I look forward to seeing the photos. Bet you will be laughing, Tess x

7 months ago

Tess - Thank you for your donation. It is such a joy to have you in my daily life. Thanks in advance for holding down the fort while we're off tearing around the red centre!

7 months ago

Raewyn and Keith Taylor gave $100.00.

You guys are as crazy as ever!

7 months ago

Raewyn and Keith - Thank you for your faithful support of all of our madcap activities and undertakings. If we didn't have the ongoing generosity and support of friends like you both, they would just be madcap and not make a difference. But we do, and together we do make a difference. Thank you.

7 months ago

Andrew Christie gave $200.00.

If anyone can do this it’s you guys!! Go well and safely - and have fun! Liz & Andrew

3 months ago

Liz & Andrew - Somehow I missed your kind donation. Thank you for your support of so many things over so many years! At least I keep making your philanthropy easy…xx

7 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

The Top Gear Clothes Swap was a big success last week.Thanks to all of those who came to support us and help raise money for the Rally and Cancer Council. We had a lot of fun and swapped a lot of clothes and raised over $1500. We have 20 bags of clothes left over and will look to sell them at our local Sunday Market in the New Year.We are now over our first milestone which was to raise $2500. Thanks to everybody - we couldn't do it without you. Still some way to go to reach our goal of $15,000 :). Stay tuned for another event in the New Year.

7 months ago

Sofia Ballis gave $50.00.

All the best Susan & Daryl

7 months ago

Sofia - What a lovely surprise! Thank you so much for your donation. We couldn't even get off the start line without the generosity of friends like you. I hope you and the boys are well. And that our paths cross again one of these days!

5 months ago

Philip Emery gave $25.00.

Best wishes for your adventure. Cheers Sue and Phil.

3 months ago

Sue and Phil - Apologies for this very slow thank you - I was distracted by another fundraiser! Thank you for your support; we do appreciate it. As you both well know, medical research can be game-changing!

5 months ago

Ellis Biggar gave $100.00.

3 months ago

Hey Ellis, my lovely, thank you for supporting your mum and dad on our adventure. And watching Maisie and watering the plants - critical support roles! xx

5 months ago

Karen Dalton gave $200.00.

Good luck to you crazy kids , and all the best to Olivia

3 months ago

Karen - This is a very belated thank you; somehow I missed your generous (as ever) donation. Thank you for always stepping up so kindly to support our wild and wacky antics. xx

5 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

We found our car for the Rally! See her below. So you might be thinking that she’s cute? She is also teeny weeny - like a Tonka toy car - is 20 years old, has no working air con and is slightly temperamental when starting. We are going to drive her 3500+kms across some of Australia's toughest dirt roads. Oh, yes, her roof does come up, though you can see Darryl is prepared for plenty of flies. For those who don't know, the Rally limits us to a car worth less than $1500AU (ours was $950!), no 4WDs, etc. It's not a race - it's a wild, wacky fundraising escapade.So, now we need to paint her (cockamamie ideas welcome), create costumes, fix that pesky engine noise, and raise about $10K more for Cancer Council Australia before the rally begins May 2nd in Canberra.We're called 'Adrenaline Junkies' and we're doing this to raise money and awareness because our beautiful niece, Olivia, pictured, is courageously fighting adrenal cancer. We would be immensely grateful for a donation of any size. Or do you know a company who might want their logo driven across Australia on the side of a sweet, ridiculously impractical, Peugeot 206cc? Thank you, lovely friends.

5 months ago

Emily Schade gave $25.00.

3 months ago

Em - How did I miss thanking you for your donation? You are so kind to jump right on board with your support. We are very grateful. Thank you, my friend!

5 months ago

Tera Ferguson gave $50.00.

Thank you so much for your work to raise funds for this incredibly important cause and for your support for Olivia Ciafrei, I'm happy for the opportunity to be of support!

3 months ago

Tera - Thank you so much for supporting us and cancer research. (Sorry for the slow response). We have all seen so many advances in cancer research in recent years; our family needs them now. Thank you for being part of our effort. Susan and Darryl

4 months ago

Bryan Drummond gave $200.00.

Go Darryl and tell us all the tricks of the trade

3 months ago

Hi Bryan - Thanks. We will take notes and share with you all the tricks of the trade!

4 months ago

Anne & Peter Riggall gave $1,000.00.

Hi Sue and Daryl good look in your venture. As you may know, the dreaded C has touched our family recently and research funding is a brilliant cause to support. Tell us about your adventure in the park when Maisie and Bella are playing!

4 months ago

Anne & Peter - We are so touched by your very generous donation. And so sorry that cancer is impacting your lives in a significant way, as it has for so many of us around the world. Without the support of so many friends and family, this would just be a long, dusty drive, but we love raising money for research. Thank you. And, yes, we will enjoy updating you while Maisie and Bella play - she still is Maisie's favourite dog!

4 months ago

Helen Leaf gave $100.00.

Great idea! Safe travels and have an absolute ball for an important cause. Take care, Helen from next door.

3 months ago

Helen - I wanted to more ‘officially’ thank you for your generosity in supporting our effort. Hopefully you can pop in for our send-off event also. We will text you details. But thanks again for getting on board our anti-cancer campaign!

4 months ago

Alastair Latimer gave $100.00.

Good luck for the rally and fund raise - looks like it will be a lot of fun and for a very worthy cause.

4 months ago

Alastair - Thank you so much for your generous donation! So many of us have been touched by cancer and know the value of research which is the point of the whole activity. We do hope it will be a bit of fun along the way also - and that we will still be speaking to each other at the end of the week. We will keep you posted in the park...Thanks

4 months ago

Anonymous gave $50.00.

A wonderful cause that touch so many.I'm very proud to live near friends who are giving their time to help others andwill have many stories to share on their journey Safe travels

4 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

Here's a reminder of the route we are taking in the first week of May. Click here: https://www.shitboxrally.com.au/ralliesWe will be driving our 20-year-old 'toy car' - a two-seater Peugeot 206 convertible! We got our roadworthy last week - very exciting. It still makes a funny fan belt-type whine and doesn't always start (50% of the time?). So, there are still a few things to sort out....We are making progress on our donations, so thank you everyone. We are so grateful for supporting us as we raise awareness and funds for cancer research - something that touches nearly every family in Australia.

4 months ago

CEPA gave $3,000.00.

Look forward to hearing all about it Darryl! Best of luck from the CEPA team.

3 months ago

CEPA - Thank you for the very generous donation. We appreciate the support and will make sure you get a photo...

4 months ago

Matthew Hardy gave $50.00.

Go well Susan!

3 months ago

Hey Matt - Another thank you for your donation and support of cancer research. It is really kind of you and I'll be sure you see a photo of the shenanigans.

3 months ago

Anonymous gave $50.00.

Best wishes for safe travelling and special thoughts for your niece

3 months ago

Elizabeth Koch-Taylor gave $200.00.

All the best for your adventure!

3 months ago

Libby & Peter - Thank you for your kind donation. We are grateful for the support; cancer affects us all in one way or another. Please pop in for a drink if you're in Melbourne on the 13th April.

3 months ago

Anonymous gave $1,000.00.

You guys never stop! And I mean that in a good way! Thanks for motivating so many people to contribute.

3 months ago

Anonymous gave $306.00.

Love the work, Team!

3 months ago

Monique Ryan gave $200.00.

Go well and travel safe! Mon and Pete

3 months ago

Mon & Pete - Thank you both for thinking of us and supporting cancer research when you have a few other things on your mind. Sadly, we will be celebrating your win on the 3rd May in the outback rather than at Mon HQ this time, but we will raise a glass to you.

3 months ago

Angela McDonagh gave $100.00.

Good luck with your adventure. Stay safe and enjoy your journey. Sláinte. Aidan and Angela McDonagh

3 months ago

Aidan and Angela - Thank you for your kind donation. We really appreciate the way people are getting behind our campaign against cancer - something that touches all of our lives at one point or another. Hopefully you can make our send-off drinks but we will make sure you see a photo of the car at least!

3 months ago

Don Baker gave $150.00.

2 months ago

Don and Leonie - Thank you so much for your donation and your effervescent excitement and support for this slightly zany activity of ours. We are so grateful for you both. We'll wave as we head past northern Vic (a distant wave)...

3 months ago

The Recollective gave $100.00.

You guys are amazing. I love the sound of this and can't wait to hear the stories.

2 months ago

Talitha - Thanks so much for your donation and your ongoing support through the years. We will definitely have stories to tell and look forward to sharing them over breakfast (or something similar). xx

3 months ago

Keturah Sageman and Victor Franco gave $100.00.

Good luck. We love the vision and energy. Keturah and Victor

2 months ago

Keturah and Victor - Thank you for your kind donation - we have been overwhelmed by the positivity and support we have received from so many corners. So many of us have been affected by cancer. We will have to catch up to share some road stories! Thank you again.

3 months ago

neil lessem gave $50.00.

Inspirational!

3 months ago

Frank Griffiths gave $200.00.

Your shitbox will need big fat tyres to get through the mud and sand....plus spares....and a bike pump to save weight. I look forward to seeing your proposed/actual shitbox. Best wishes for the trip and more importantly the fundraising. Frank

2 months ago

Frank and Margaret - Thank you for your generous donation and for coming to our send-off drinks. It was lovely to see you both, for you to see the car and hear about the rally. You are one of the people motivating us to raise money - we all know that research changes the game. We will be thinking of you in the months to come.

3 months ago

Sally Wilcox gave $50.00.

Susan & Darryl - always amazing "Do-ers"! Enjoy your "Tour de Ozzie-Outback". Have tons of fun over the journey. May your vehicle stay in one piece & get you there safely. 🤞🏼😁

2 months ago

Sal - You're a sweetheart. Thanks for the donation and your enthusiasm - cheerful as always! Yes, we hope that some extra wire (which we're bringing!) will help us keep the vehicle in one piece. Hopefully you'll be feeling much better by the time we next gather. Thinking of you. xx

2 months ago

Michael and Jan Fitzgerald gave $200.00.

Good on you for doing this Susan and Daryl. Wishing you all the best for this adventure!

2 months ago

Michael and Jan - Thank you for your donation and for always being quick to lend your support to good causes. And thank you for coming to our send-off drinks. We feel so well-supported. We will need to catch up for that long-discussed dinner for our stories of the road at least!

2 months ago

Kate Schwenk gave $100.00.

Best of luck xxx

2 months ago

Kate and Simon - Thanks for your ongoing support of all 'Biggar fundraising antics' over many, many years now. Look forward to that dinner in May; I will bring our stories of the outback! xx

2 months ago

Russell and Jenni Williams gave $100.00.

Looking forward to hearing about your adventures

2 months ago

Russell and Jenni - Thank you both for your kind donation. We have been so touched by the generosity of so many people getting behind on us on this ever-so-slightly wacky escapade. There will probably be stories to tell! Thanks again.

2 months ago

Alistair and Jane Blakeley gave $200.00.

Go well!

2 months ago

Alistair and Jane - What a stroke of luck for us that we bumped into you in SuperCheap those weeks ago. You have saved our bacon over and over. If we do make it to Townsville, you can definitely take some credit for it, Alistair. Thank you also for your kind donation. We appreciate all the support so much.

2 months ago

Mary Gibney gave $50.00.

Good luck and hope you’re in the 90% who make it!

2 months ago

Mary - Thank you for your enthusiastic support and kind donation. We have loved getting to know you better these last couple of years. And, yes, we also hope we are in that 90% who are sitting smugly in Townsville in a couple of weeks....! Thank you.

2 months ago

Juliet Eardley gave $200.00.

You two are inspirational and always doing the hard yards for so many great causes. This adventure should be a memorable one and can’t wait to hear all about it! Thanks for everything you do and bringing positivity in to our lives. Travel safely! Juliet and Michael xxx

2 months ago

Juliet and Michael - Thank you, dear friends, for your love and support in all of our wackiness and adventuring. You might need to be our 'friend to phone' if we need to hear another voice to stay sane (and married) during the trek...You guys are the best!

2 months ago

Nicole Opie gave $50.00.

All the best for your travels, such a great cause. From Nicole and Rowan

2 months ago

Nicole and Rowan - What a lovely surprise to receive your donation. Thank you so much; we have been amazed by the generosity and kindness of people jumping on board to support us. Hopefully we will have some stories to share when we see you out and about on Brinsley!

2 months ago

Suzi Dillon gave $50.00.

You two were made for this Love you so much

2 months ago

Suzi and Craig - Thank you, thank you. You two are always there, having our backs in whatever we do and have done these past 40+ years! Sending all our love.

2 months ago

Katherine Wethington gave $50.00.

For the Ciafrei’s, and all families impacted by cancer, with love

2 months ago

Katherine - Thank you for your very kind donation. And your love and support of Olivia and the Ciafreis. We know there are research breakthroughs everyday thanks to the millions raised worldwide for cancer - and we just need one of those to help people like Liv with adrenal cancer. Thank you again for helping move us towards that goal.

2 months ago

Ann an Ric Goheen gave $50.00.

Don’t forget sunscreen

2 months ago

Ann and Ric - Thank you for your faithful support on our many fundraising initiatives over the past 30+ years. No, we won't forget the sunscreen, hats, water, snacks, jack, pump, spare air/water/oil filters, lamps, tent, sleeping bag, etc - all of which is making that car look particularly small right now! Much love and thanks

2 months ago

Tera Ferguson gave $25.00.

This is my second time donating, because I am so grateful for you both and the wonderful work that you are doing to support Cancer Research and also in the honor of Olivia! Wish I could give more but times are a bit tight and I still wanted to show my love gratitude and support!

2 months ago

Tera - That is so very kind of you. Your donation (BOTH of them!) means that much more when you have given it even when times are tight. Thank you. We hope that this effort (and the $2 million the rally is raising) will make a difference towards the breakthrough people like Olivia so badly need. And she will know how much we all love her. Thank you again for your kindness.

2 months ago

plum builders gave $1,000.00.

Best wishes and God bless you! Plum Builders

2 months ago

Michael - Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation. It means the world to us and so much to Olivia and the Ciafreis to know how loved they are and supported by people around the world. We are very grateful to you.

2 months ago

Tom Walker gave $100.00.

Good luck - it'll be an amazing adventure for a great cause. Cheers, Tom and Emily

2 months ago

Tom and Emily - It was such a delight to meet you on Sunday. Thank you for making an effort to come out for our send-off. And thank you for your kind donation. We are nearly at our fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of so many people. I'm sure Darryl will have more than a few stories to tell on our return. Look forward to talking all-things-California again in the not so distant future also.

2 months ago

Philip Stahle gave $300.00.

Hey Daryl and Susan, Sixth time lucky! - - - (that’s a bit like third time lucky on steroids) pGood luck with the dirt, dust, mud, rain, sun, heat and grease, it’s all for a good cause! Remember no squabbling, you’re both in charge :-) Phil

2 months ago

Phil - You get the prize for donation persistence! Thank you for persevering to make your very kind donation. We are grateful and we will do our best to cope with the mud, rain, sun, dust, breakdowns - all without any squabbling! Look forward to catching up on Brinsley when we're back.

2 months ago

Angela Ratto gave $200.00.

Kick up the dirt and kick cancer out!

2 months ago

Aw, Angela, you are a sweetie! Thank you for your kind donation. We will do our best to kick up that dust and kick cancer out of the park. Liv just needs one of the many medical breakthroughs to come her way - and we are all pulling for that. Thanks for your love and support of all the Ciafreis and generosity with our rally.

2 months ago

Daniel Freer gave $100.00.

“I’m not a shitbox” said the Red Rocket!!! Go well Susan

2 months ago

Daniel - You are very kind. I will try to think of our little car as the Red Rocket - all 1.4 litres of it! Maybe being so small and light it will float better across those swollen creeks...I'm sure we will have some stories to tell on our return. Thanks again.

2 months ago

Chloe Currie gave $100.00.

Good luck wiggles! 🤞you’ll go far in that little red car! What an amazing revamp- it looks brand new!

2 months ago

Chloe - Thank you for your kind donation - what a lovely surprise! We have been so touched by the generosity of so many people who are helping us put a dent in cancer's grip. Hopefully our little red car won't just look good but will hold together for the distance...I promise to come back with stories anyway! Thanks again.

2 months ago

Jo Carson gave $25.00.

Sending love and hugs.

2 months ago

Jo - Thank you so much for your kind donation. We have been overwhelmed by the number of people supporting this effort - and supporting Olivia and the family through this challenge. We are grateful as I know they are too. Thank you.

2 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

We had a blast last Sunday with 40 friends popping around to join us for the car unveiling and some celebratory drinks. the Big Red Car is definitely very red now, even if it's not at all big. Hopefully she makes it the 3500km on outback roads...

2 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

2 months ago

Daniel Howard gave $100.00.

Go, go , go for Oivia!! Love you!

2 months ago

Dan and Sandy - What a lovely treat to see your name in my inbox! Thank you for your generosity and your love and support of Olivia and the whole family. We are all grateful and we will be carrying that gratitude as we bump along the hot and dusty Australian outback. xx

2 months ago

Jan Zeller gave $50.00.

You really spruced up the outside of that car. Congratulations!! It looks like it should be in a hometown parade. It's the engine that's going to get you to the finish line, and I'm sure it has been looked at with a fine toothed comb also. Good luck.

2 months ago

Jan - Thank you for your kindness in supporting us and for your love and support for Olivia and all of the Ciafreis on this challenging road they are on. Yes, the car looks good on the outside and we really hope the engine does hold up to get us to the top end of the country! Thanks again, Jan.

2 months ago

Rebecca Wicker gave $200.00.

More power to you! Thank you so much for doing this! All our love to Olivia❣️

2 months ago

Rebecca - Thank you for your kind donation and your love and support of Olivia and all the family. They are so grateful as are we. We are all pulling for her on this tough road. Thank you again.

2 months ago

Anonymous gave $25.00.

For Olivia and her whole tribe, who, of course, found another creative and fun way to meet this challenge!

2 months ago

Adrenaline Junkies

Thanks to unprecedented floods in QLD we have been re-routed. Unfortunately Birdsville is out. The new route stays closer to the coast (see map below). But it's still hundreds of miles on unsealed roads and still very much an adventure. Will our little car make it?

2 months ago

Rachael Davies gave $20.00.

Good luck Susan. You never cease to inspire me. Can't wait to see your adventures

2 months ago

Thanks again, Rach. You're a star. The support is much appreciated.

2 months ago

Aidan Biggar gave $500.00.

Always inspired by you guys!

2 months ago

Hey - this must be the mutual inspiration club then, as this goes both ways! Thank you for your incredibly generous donation and commitment to supporting things that matter. We love you.

2 months ago

Renee Rigers gave $100.00.

Hoping your seat cushions are ample for the journey. Enjoy the unfettered adventure! Concerned in NYC, Renee, Olivia & Steve

2 months ago

Ahh, Renee, Steve and Olivia - you guys are such sweethearts!! Thank you for thinking of us and supporting us. We will definitely be hoping for ample seat cushions, plenty of good music (and audio books) and a toughness and grit from our little car. We will certainly feel propelled by the love and support shown from around the world.

2 months ago

carolyn Ingvarson gave $150.00.

Slow snd steady wins the race!

2 months ago

Carolyn and Lawrence - That's right - it's not a race! We just need to make it. We will keep slow and steady in mind. Thanks for the kind donation, the great book recommendations and your always-there love and support. xx

2 months ago

Anonymous gave $102.00.

General event donations and additional clothes sales

2 months ago

Kai Robotham gave $100.00.

I love the passion & enthusiam you have for bringing awareness to various causes. May the Gods of Automobiles be with you and Darryl.

2 months ago

Thank you for your generosity and genuine supportive spirit, Kai. Much appreciated. We are on the road now - halfway to Canberra! See you on the court soon...!

2 months ago

Philippa Thiessen gave $100.00.

Incredible fundraising effort! Best of luck on the journey!

2 months ago

Pip - Thank you! Yours was the donation we needed to meet our goal - I am continually amazed by the generosity of our community. Of course, so many of us are touched by cancer in our families. Thank you again and see you back on the court in a few weeks!

2 months ago

Ingram Loane gave $150.00.

An inspiring endeavour Darryl and Susan, best of luck on the Birdsville Track.

2 months ago

Bill - Thank you for your very kind donation. We have been blown away by the generosity of the community to raise money for cancer. We will be posting photos so you'll see our success (or lack of it!) as we make our way to Townsville.

2 months ago

Amel Toubani gave $50.00.

2 months ago

Amel - Merci, merci pour ton soutien. Je te'n suis tres reconnaissant. We have been so touched by the kindness and generosity of so many people; so many of us are affected by cancer. Thank you.

2 months ago

Cathy Woodward gave $30.00.

Look after yourselves and the car!

2 months ago

Cathy - Thank you! It is so kind of you to support our rally effort. We are thrilled that we have reached (now surpassed!) our fundraising goal thanks to all of you. Now all we need to do is make it to Townsville...!

2 months ago

Emma Turner gave $30.00.

2 months ago

Emma - Thank you! That is very kind of you to support us. I will look forward to talking you (or maybe more importantly, your partner) into doing one next year! Hopefully we make it...

2 months ago

Catherine Lander gave $25.00.

To borrow from Peugeot's latest marketing tagline, may you be the lion of your rally! The search for cure doesn't stop and I hope your car's engine doesn't either. Travel well and know your friends are colleagues are with you.

2 months ago

Catherine - Best support message yet! But I wouldn't expect anything less from you...We will hope to be the lion of the rally...or maybe the tortoise because we may not be quick but hopefully we will make it across the line. Thank you so much for your support.

2 months ago

Diane Wals gave $50.00.

Safe journey and enjoy the epic outback adventure. Thinking of you, Daryl and all of your extended family.

2 months ago

Diane - Thank you! Your kindness once again shines out. We have been so touched by the support and generosity (and enthusiasm) we have benefited from already. Cancer does affect so many of us and our families. We will be buoyed along as we bump the dusty tracks...

2 months ago

Eva Saar gave $25.00.

Good luck Susan!! Very impressive effort, as always.

2 months ago

Eva - Thank you for supporting our effort. We are so grateful for the way the community has come behind us to make this happen. I guess it takes a community to cure cancer! (BTW, we are so overdue for a coffee, my friend...). Thanks again.

2 months ago

K Dow gave $50.00.

2 months ago

Kylie - Thank you! You have been the most faithful supporter for all of my wild and wacky fundraising initiatives over the years. I really appreciate it. We feel so well-supported on this most unique journey. Thank you.

2 months ago

Linda & Christian Doblin gave $200.00.

Have an amazing adventure in the big red car. So impressed by what you have achieved!

1 month ago

Linda & Christian - Thank you for your donation and for all of your help and support and enthusiasm for the rally over the past year or so. We have so appreciated all you have done to help - including the wonderfully warm sleeping bag and comfy mat. Though the sleep was short, it was good! xx

2 months ago

Hazel Scott gave $100.00.

Go Susan. Brilliant effort.sitting in Auburn Pub watching the election massacre!

1 month ago

Hazel - What a delightful surprise to see your kind donation pop up in my inbox. Thank you so much! And it was particularly lovely to think of you making it while sitting in Auburn Pub watching the election results. Thank goodness Mon got over the line. Thank you again.

2 months ago

Sophie Touren gave $50.00.

1 month ago

Sophie - You are such a sweetheart. Thank you for the donation. And for you and Sam coming to our send-off drinks. You will have heard by now that we managed to lose our first car, buy a real shitbox for the second one and break down in every way possible - but we still made it to Townsville! With the love and support of people like you. xx

2 months ago

Monica Lambley gave $50.00.

I hope you're having lots of fun!

1 month ago

Mon - I have just seen your donation - thank you so much! I think you may have heard that we managed to lose our first car, buy a second one that broke down in every way known, but we still made it! We're exhausted, grateful and thrilled with the $2.3 million raised for cancer. Thank you for being a part of that effort, Mon.

2 months ago

Anonymous gave $100.00.

Great cause, and we’re loving following your journey! Very impressed by your perseverance and endurance!!

2 months ago

Paul Joslin gave $50.00.

From all the Just in Time Gardening crew. Look forward to hearing about your adventure next time we visit. Cheers!

1 month ago

Paul - How kind of you to donate to our rally. Thank you. We have just returned and you will not believe what a meal we made of it! Including losing our only key to the little red car which we had to abandon...but we bought another one and made it to Townsville. Yes, so many stories to tell - and we would do it all again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Paul.

2 months ago

Peter K Fraser gave $50.00.

Go Susan and Darryl Outback Queensland is great Cathy and Peter Fraser

1 month ago

Pete and Cathy - You are so right. Outback Queensland is beautiful and unique and the people in the tiny towns were grateful to see us and for our business. It was all so special. And raising the $2.3 million in the week was truly amazing. So many stories in the cancer community - a bit like our CF experience. And so much generosity. Thanks again.

2 months ago

Michele Burdick gave $100.00.

Your dedication totally worthy causes is inspirational!!’

1 month ago

Michele - YOUR dedication to my worthy causes is inspiring also! Thank you for supporting me every year for everything over so many years. Thank you.

2 months ago

Jan Thomson gave $100.00.

1 month ago

Jan and Brett - Thank you for the donation! As you may have heard by now, we made it. We didn't make it easy on ourselves (do we ever??) but we got there in the end. And it was an absolutely amazing experience which we would both do again. So grateful to be part of raising so much money for cancer research. Thank you both.

2 months ago

L Aguirre gave $50.00.

Safe journey Susan and Darryl!

1 month ago

Lorelei - I am humbled that in the middle of all the things you have to worry about, you donated to our rally. Thank you. It is indicative of who you are and your kindness and others-centredness. I am still hoping and praying that things work out somehow, Lorelei. You are so valued and loved here. xx

2 months ago

Kevin Biggar gave $200.00.

Hi Darryl and Sue - I'm loving your reading your updates, sounds like you're having an incredible adventure. It's tough what you're putting yourself through but it's for a great cause. Can't wait to hear all the stories and the see the pics! All the best Kevin

1 month ago

Kevin - Thank you for (once again) supporting our fundraising efforts on the rally. Though we were motivated currently by Olivia's battle, your mum was also very much in our thoughts and was a real motivator as bowel cancer is so common. We were grateful to be part of an incredible week, despite the many (some self-imposed!) challenges!

2 months ago

Tess Moloney gave $100.00.

Am in awe, as usual. Loved the daily updates. What an experience. The lost key (to the first car that you moved on from so quickly) had me laughing for days.

1 month ago

Tess - Thank you for your (second) donation! We did try to tell ourselves that one day (not immediately) we would be laughing about the lost key. Good to know others were...We're still just so grateful that we made it to the end - and to be part of raising so much money for something that touches so many of us. Thanks again, Tess.

2 months ago

Anonymous gave $200.00.

1 month ago

Katy Elliott gave $50.00.

You made it, congratulations! Can't wait to hear the "lost key tale" recounted in real life!

1 month ago

Katy - Thank you! We DID make it - although it might have appeared that we were trying to not make it with all of our key-losing, car-breaking down, Darryl getting lost antics. But somehow - maybe it was all of our lovely support - we got there in the end! Thanks, Katy.

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