Goal $20,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2025 Autumn
$21,019
Raised
105%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally 2025 - Autumn! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Canberra to Townsville.

We have all been touched by those with cancer in some way - we have lost some very close friends over the years, and have been fortunate that others have thankfully survived.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 15th year. Part of the participation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000 but most teams raise well above this amount as you can see with the Autumn 2025 rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.

These funds go to Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity. The fundraising is the hard part, so any donation you can give is greatly appreciated. Please make sure to follow our progress via this page and the blog post below.

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Shitbox Rally is the adventure of a lifetime challenging participants and their cars, worth no more than $1,500, on a 7 day drive across Australia to raise money for cancer research.

The rally is not a race – it’s a fun, colourful, unpredictable adventure with participants travelling at their own pace in smaller groups. Vehicles often break down but “we never leave anyone behind” and each night is spent camping beneath the stars and celebrating the day’s achievements. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity to see Australia’s vast and beautiful countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends.

Since it’s inception the rally has been the largest fundraiser for the Cancer Council nationally.

raised: $2,392,481
target: $2,000,000
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1 year ago
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Trevor Winton gave $5,000.00.
go Burke & Thrills! Live your dreams!!
6 months ago
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Erica Haddon gave $200.00.
Good luck. Hope it is not too hot out there (assuming your shit boxes don’t have air conditioning). :) John & Erica
5 months ago
We just wanted to thank you again, this time via our offical area and really appreciate your help and support. With love Burke & Thrills!
6 months ago
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David Newman gave $100.00.
5 months ago
Hi David, we wanted to thank you again via our official page. We really appreciate your help and support. With love Burke & Thrills
6 months ago
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Shirley Burbidge gave $100.00.
Knock ‘em dead Marianna and have fun on the way!!
5 months ago
Hi shirley, We wanted to thank you again via our official page and really appreciate your help and support. With Love Burke & Thrills
6 months ago
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Jayne Lovell gave $50.00.
Go team!
5 months ago
Hi Jayne, We wanted to thank you via our offical page and really appreciate your help and support. With Love Burke & Thrills
5 months ago
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<p>Well, finally we have a car. It's been a bitt of a battle in Perth just finding one that fits the bill but a little Mazda 3 will hopefully make the journey to Canberra and then onto Townsville!</p><p></p><p>We are very excited but a little daunted by it all. </p><p></p><p>More to come from Burke &amp; Thrills.</p><p></p>
5 months ago
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David Alderson gave $100.00.
All the very best
5 months ago
Dear David, Thank you so very much for your kind and generous donation. We really appreciate your help. Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Kerry Fox gave $500.00.
Have a fab time raising money for such a wonderful cause guys
5 months ago
Dear Kerry, We are so very pleased and grateful for your extremely generous donation. We appreciate your kindness and your donation will help in so many ways. Thank you, thank you. Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $400.00.
Great work and travel safely.
5 months ago
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Mia Gibson-Powell gave $150.00.
Hi Marianna, as I will be unable to attend the Burke & Thrills Shitbox Rally Fundraising Quiz Night on 15 February 2025, I hereby donate $150.00 (the cost for a Table of 8 attendees at the Quiz Night) to your very worthy cause,. Kind regards, Mia Gibson-Powell.
5 months ago
Dear Mia, Thank you so much for your very kind and generous donation. We are very grateful and appreciative of your help. Every donation counts towards further research and help. Thank you again. Kind regards Marianna
5 months ago
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<p>Getting ready to hold our quiz night in February. Friends have been so kind with help and donations and we really appreciate any and all we get!. Thank you.</p><p></p>
5 months ago
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Nanette Schapel gave $25.00.
Have an amazing time. I’m sure it will be unforgettable
5 months ago
Dear Nanette, Thank you so very much for your donation. Every dollar funds research and your contribution is a wonderful addition. Thank you again. Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Vicki Richards gave $50.00.
Hi Trev and Marianna. Sounds amazing. Have a great time. I reckon T and I would be into that when we retire. My current car would be suitable ;-). Cheers V
5 months ago
Dear Vicki, Thank you for your kind and generous donation. Every dollar is precious and we are very appreciative of your help. Kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Kat Stillitano gave $50.00.
5 months ago
Dear Kat, Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation. We are appreciative of all the support you give us. Each and in every way makes a difference. With kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Peter Bradley gave $100.00.
good luck from us both, safe travels.
5 months ago
Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind and generous donation. It makes a world of difference when you get support. I'm sure that your donation will be part of helping in so many and varied ways. Kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Andrew Hocken gave $50.00.
Best of luck Marianna and Trevor. Drive safely and have a great time. All for a great cause Cheers Andrew
5 months ago
Dear Andrew, Thank you for your lovely donation. We are so appreciative of your kindness and generosity. We are onward to our goal and for such a cause that has touched all of us. Kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Doug & Marg Jones gave $200.00.
Go Trev and Marianna.....hope you at least make it to the start line!
5 months ago
Dear Marg and Doug, Thank you so very much for such a generous donation. Your support and kindness means a lot to us and the many that the research will help. With kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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CID Design Studio gave $200.00.
To Burke and back, keep yourselves well hydrated and you are bound to succeed. 🍸
5 months ago
Dear Jenny, Thank you so much for your generous and kind donation. We are so very appreciative of all funds that are given to us with love and good wishes. It really helps with the goal we are trying to achieve and you hav helped wonderfully. Thank you Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Azadeh (Az) Dastyari gave $50.00.
Good luck!!
5 months ago
Dear Az, Thank you for your kind donation. Trevor and I are very appreciative of your help and support and for spreading the word! Kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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The Gumnut Patisserie gave $500.00.
Hey Trevor, Goodluck mate, can’t wait to hear all about it. Tracy & Vicki Snorks & Kayakers
5 months ago
Dear Tracy and Vicki, Thank you for your very generous donation. We are both so very "thrilled" by your help, kindness and support. I'm sure Trevor will regale you at every opportunity!. Hopefully we'll see you in Canberra to wave us off! With kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Philip Welten gave $200.00.
Have a great time - truly a great cause.
5 months ago
Dear Philip, Thank you for your donation. Every bit helps change someone's life through research and care. We really appreciate your generosity. With kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
5 months ago
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Ross Anderson gave $50.00.
Go Trevor and Marianna! Hope your shitbox holds up for the journey, take care and bon voyage!
5 months ago
Dear Ross, Thanks for your donation and we really appreciate your support. We will talk all about it when we see you on 14/2. With kind regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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P and k Ashbrook gave $500.00.
Safe travels guys. Don’t think you’ll encounter any whales on your way! Paul and Kim. 🤿
4 months ago
Dear Paul and Kim, thank you for your very generous and kind donation. Trevor must have been so enthusiastic. We are very grateful and appreciate your donation, it will make a difference to many who are affected by cancer. Thank you Trevor and Marianna
4 months ago
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Renske O'Brien gave $50.00.
Good Luke with the rally. Renske and Luke xx
4 months ago
Dear Renske, Thank you for your kind donation. Every dollar makes a vital difference and we appreciate and are grateful to you. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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DH Sullivan gave $200.00.
The Sullivans salute your camelid shitbox. Thrash it.
4 months ago
Thank you so much for your generous donation. So much to still research and discover and your donation could make that vital difference. We are very appreciative and grateful for your kindness. Thanks and regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Nichola Beeley gave $50.00.
4 months ago
Thank you for your kind donation. With every donation, more research can take place and help in some way. We thank you, are grateful and appreciate your kindness. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Jenny Crowley gave $50.00.
Crowley’s Trivia night. Great night, lots of fun along the way well done jxx
4 months ago
Dear Jenny, Your kindness and lovely donation are so appreciated and we are grateful that we are family. Your support means the world to us. With love Mariana and Trevor
4 months ago
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Sarah Ellis gave $50.00.
Fantastic cause. The Cancer Council has over the years funded many of our researchers. Without their support, many cancer research projects would not be funded. We are looking forward to watching you both during your journey on the Shitbox Rally! Love and kisses. xxxx
4 months ago
Dear Sarah, Thank you fro your kind donation and the dollars donated can make the difference with the research and help provided to those that need it. We really appreciate your support and kindness. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Lesley Gasmier gave $50.00.
4 months ago
Dear Lesley, Thank you for your support, friendship and donation. Your kindness is so appreciated and we are so grateful to you. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Gail Jenkins gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Dear Gail, It has been remiss of me to leave this thank you for so long. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity and we had a WOW of a time. With love Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Rob Dewar gave $100.00.
4 months ago
Dear Rob, Thank you for your generous and kind gift towards research that will make such a difference to those in need of it. We are so very grateful and appreciate your kindness. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Paul Vanessa Skayman gave $1,000.00.
Good luck for the fundraising. It is a lot of work, handing over money is MUCH easier.
4 months ago
Dear Paul and Nessa, Words fail us as to your generosity and kindness. Thank you for this most wonderful donation and we are so very grateful and appreciative of this incredible gift. It will go towards the research that will help so many who need it. Thank you again for this really wonderful donation. With love Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Randy Sharpe gave $100.00.
Good luck
4 months ago
Dear Randy, Thank you for your generous donation. Our appreciation will be toasted with the apples and grapes in those various stops along the way. Thank you so much. Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Eve Sheppard gave $50.00.
Go Trevor and Marianna Have Fun xx
4 months ago
Dear Eve, Thank you for your kind donation. We very much appreciate your help and support. We have a dedication to our friends lost, including Guy and Maz. I hope that they are riding on the bonnet showing us the way!! with love Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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<p>We've held our first fundraiser, the Burke &amp; Thrills Quiz Night. the local businesses got behind us and donated many good and vouchers to help us on our quest. Participants came from friends, family and spread from WA to Victoria. The night was fun. We had the most wonderful friends that helped us on the night after all the preparation. Participants laughed and got into the spirit of the night. With raffles, give-aways and a silent auction, we raised over $6,000. Thank you to all who gave generously.</p><p></p><p>Our next fundraiser is a Bunnings sausage sizzle on Saturday 8/3. Let's see how many voters come past for a snag and chance to win the raffle prize. </p>
4 months ago
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Robert Winton gave $1,000.00.
Good luck to you both in such a worthwhile activity. Hoping it's as much fun as it is rewarding. Rob and Debra
4 months ago
Dearest Rob and Debra, OMG thank you!!! What generosity and kindheartedness. Our gratitude and appreciation simply overflows. The support you show for us is beyond words. We thank you so very much for each and every dollar make a difference to friends, family and all those that can benefit from the donations given. With love Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
4 months ago
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Patrick Walker gave $200.00.
4 months ago
Dear Patrick, Thank you so much for your generous donation. We really appreciate your generosity. Donation such as you have given help with the research that is needed for so many. We are grateful for your kindness. Thank you. Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Jon Baker gave $20.00.
4 months ago
Dear Jon, Thank you for your lovely donation. Every dollar counts towards helping the research that can change people's lives in so many ways. We thank you for your kindness. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
4 months ago
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Margaret Clark gave $50.00.
Great cause - well done to you both
4 months ago
Dear Marg, Thank you so much for your wonderful donation. We are so very grateful for your kindness and generous spirit. Every dollar goes towards helping those that need it and we are appreciative for your donation. Hope to see you on the island when we get a chance to have a duty together. Thank you again. Marianna and Trevor
3 months ago
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Kerry Lovell gave $50.00.
Don't get lost...
3 months ago
Dear Mary and Kerry, Thank you so much for your kind donation. With every dollar, we are helping someone gain access to better medical research and a means to fight. We really appreciate your generosity and of course, great friendship. With love Marianna and Trevor
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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Eve Sheppard gave $150.00.
Go you good things
3 months ago
Dear Eve, Thank you again for your very kind donation. We are set to vrooom off in just three weeks. Every dollar is a plus for a new piece of research and we thank you for helping. With love Marianna dn Trevor
3 months ago
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Mary Anne Stephens gave $200.00.
Good luck Marianna & Trevor!!!
3 months ago
Dear Colin and Mary Anne, Thank you so much for your donation and we are very grateful for your kindness. Every dollar can make a difference and it's to those that need it that you have given this wonderful gift. Thanks you again Love Marianna and Trevor
3 months ago
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Des Wilkinson gave $100.00.
1 month ago
Dear Des, Thank you for your kindness in donating to this cause. You have been part of providing monies to those that really need it and we are very appreciative. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
2 months ago
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Marion and Bob Kavenagh gave $400.00.
Go Burke and Thrills! You little beauties! 🐪🚖😘
1 month ago
Dear Marion and Bob, Kindness is at the very core of you and we thank you for giving to this cause and to us. We appreciate your generosity in every way. Love Marinna and Trevor
2 months ago
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John Curran gave $200.00.
1 month ago
Dear John, Thank you for your kindness and generosity in donating to the Burke & Thrills team helping to provide money to cancer research. We are very grateful you have given through us to help those in need. Regards, Marianna and Trevor
2 months ago
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Angela Durbridge gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Daer Angela, Thank you again for your kind donation and we are so grateful that you could help us. We has such a great time and it does change the way you see everything: life, land and adventure but also the help that this kind of funding can provide. With love Marianna and Trevor
2 months ago
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Jane Gosche gave $1,000.00.
Thank you for being the most beautiful human beings, you give of yourselves selflessly to make a difference, 🙏🥰 Wish we were there in person to share the fun and laughter, however enjoying the online chat. Good luck and stay safe, Jane and Tony xxx
1 month ago
Dearest Jane, Words cannot express the generosity that you have shown us and those in need. We thank you for the love you have shown us and those that will truly benefit from your donation. Our collective fundraising is so worthwhile and the rally, while over has forever changed us. The people you meet, the stories you are told and hear and the positive nature of those that have been through some torrid times have such an impact on how you view everything. thank you again. With much love Marianna and Trevor
2 months ago
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Ross Emslie gave $100.00.
Marianna and Trev, I wish you a safe journey and trust the "box" gets you to Townsville. Best wishes, Kerry & Ross Emslie
1 month ago
Dear Ross, We have been very remiss in not thanking you before now for your generous donation. While the rally might be over, the impact of how you have helped in not. Collective fundraising will help those in need and we were able to raise over $21K towards the research. Thank you again Regards, Marianna and Trevor
1 month ago
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Fran & Rob Miller gave $100.00.
Congratulations on completing this amazing journey. Look forward to the next
1 month ago
Dar Fran, Thank you for your kindness, generosity and friendship. Our collective fundraising got us to $21K and your help was a very important part of that. While it takes a rally to get us to Canberra, you and Rob are always a part of our lives and we are very grateful for your donation too. Thank you again. With love Marianna and Trevor
1 month ago
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Merrimee Smith-Blaber gave $100.00.
Congratulations on being such legends! You are both very special people. This is a cause very close to Smith Blabers’ hearts, and we know Ron is looking down and giving you a hearty thumbs up. 😘🥰✨Mim & Quinn
1 month ago
Daer Mim, Thank you for your kind and generous donation. It will make such a difference to those that benefit from the research. We (as a collective) raised over $21K towards that much needed research money. Thank you for your part in all of it and we are so appreciative of your support. With love Marianna and Trevor
1 month ago
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Merrimee Smith-Blaber gave $400.00.
lol hit the wrong button. You are amazing people. We love your zest for life and your caring community spirit. Cancer research is such a worthwhile cause and so many people are positively affected by your efforts. 💕 Ron, Mim and Quinn
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The Impact, Outcomes & Charity

Shitbox Rally is a dedicated fundraising event for cancer research with funds going to Cancer Council.

Cancer Council is one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia. We conduct and fund research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey.

Thanks to the community funds raised such as Shitbox Rally we can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.

$50 million over the past 15 years has been raised by Box Rallies to date, supporting ground-breaking projects such as:

  • A research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers.
  • A research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal.
  • A research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

These projects wouldn’t be possible without your support.