Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2025 Autumn
$9,000
Raised
90%
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.

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.

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raised: $1,615,152
target: $2,000,000
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8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
To kick you off!!
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Penny Evsns gave $50.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Penny for your support, Helen's ribbon is now on the car. We look forward to sharing our journey with you. Please follow our team Facebook page - Catch Ya Later so you can follow our journey as we carry Helen's name from Canberra to Townsville in May 2025. Barry & Vanessa
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Bill and Debbie Power gave $50.00.
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Barry Miller gave $26.00.
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Barry Miller gave $25.00.
3 months ago
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Emily Greig gave $30.00.
In honour of my DAD ROBERT HAMILTON who kicked cancers butt in 2022
2 months ago
Thank you Emily for your support, Robert's ribbon is now on the car. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and Robert. If you both can follow our Team Facebook page Catch Ya Later, you will be able to stay up to date with our journey and see Roberts ribbon travel from Canberra to Townsville in May 2025. Barry & Vanessa
3 months ago
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Rhea TOKAVA gave $30.00.
ADELINA for a ribbon Recently diagnosed
2 months ago
Thank you Rhea for supporting Barry & I to raise money for the Cancer Council through our ribbon drive for the Shitbox Rally. Adelina's ribbon is now on the car. We would love to share our journey with you both and hope you both can follow us on our team Facebook page - Catch Ya Later. Both you and Adelina can follow us and Adelina's ribbon as we travel from Canberra to Townsville in May 2025. Barry & Vanessa
3 months ago
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Achla Sinha gave $100.00.
Good luck with the challenge Barry! Such a great cause and can’t wait for the updates as you drive through the outback.
2 months ago
Achla, thank you for supporting Barry & I in the Shitbox Rally to raise funds for Cancer. We have now put John's ribbon on the car. We look forward to sharing our journey with you. Please like our team Facebook page - Catch Ya Later to keep up to date with our progress and follow our journey from Canberra to Townsville in May 2025. Thank you for your support. Barry & Vanessa
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Cinead Webb gave $100.00.
You are amazing!
1 month ago
Thank you Cinead for your kind donation and your support through out our journey so far. We have a ribbon on the car for your cousin.
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Rochelle Carr gave $100.00.
You are amazing Vanessa! Well done!
1 month ago
Thank you for your donation, we have a ribbon on the car for your Aunty. Your support means a lot to us, thanks.
3 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
Ellalong School Event
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
Ellalong School Event
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Saywells Chartered Accountants gave $100.00.
2 months ago
Thank you Craig and Wendy for your generous donation to help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 for the Cancer Council. Please like our team facebook page so you can keep up to date with our journey as we travel from Canberra - Townsville with 500 other people. Barry & Vanessa
3 months ago
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Barry Miller gave $39.00.
Let's make the total $1,000!
2 months ago
Thank you to everyone that has supported us so far, we have just hit $1,000.
3 months ago
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Linda Collard gave $100.00.
In the name of David Collard. Go gently and have a wonderful adventure.
1 month ago
Thank you Linda for your donation. Davids ribbon is now on the car.
2 months ago
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Peta Thimson gave $200.00.
Simon Brain cancer
2 months ago
Thank you Peta for supporting our Shitbox Rally journey to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council in honor of Simon. Simon's ribbon is now on the car. We look forward to sharing our journey with you. Please like our team Facebook page - Catch Ya Later so you can see Simon ribbon travel from Canberra to Townsville in May 2025. Barry & Vanessa.
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Achla Sinha gave $100.00.
Two days ago, we lost our dear friend Pradeep Rupanagudi to leukaemia. In lieu of flowers, I wanted to make another donation in his name.
1 month ago
Thank you Achla for your continued support, we are sorry to he about your friend. Donations like yours to the Cancer Council will make a difference and we wish your firend the best. XX
2 months ago
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Brian Wishart gave $100.00.
Hey Bazz, A great cause mate, time flies, we're not here long enough. I lost Dad to Myelofibrosis - cancer sucks. I almost got to do the Shit Box 2019, car was ready, an old Tarago, but got crook again. I'll send you a pick, you'll have a laugh. Costume - Go Commando mate.....but keep your undies on. You guys have a blast.
1 month ago
Thank you Brian for your support. We now have Fred's ribbon on the car, up close to the Shitbox Rally logo on the driver's side door. We are proud to carry him on this journey.
2 months ago
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Brian and Alison gave $100.00.
In the name of Andy, throat cancer survivor
2 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
2 months ago
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Christine Hall gave $30.00.
For Peter, love from Chrissy
2 months ago
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Fite108 Muay Thai PTY LTD gave $205.00.
Entry + 10 tickets
1 month ago
Tim, thanks for your support, we have a ribbon on the car for your dad. Make sure you keep an eye out on the ride and see if you can see it. Thanks for always supporting us. xx
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Tracey Collins gave $30.00.
Donated in honour of Tracey Lee 1957 - 1998 aged 40, who was taken too soon with Breast Cancer. Our daughter ~ Cassandra Lee ~ was named after Tracey who will always hold a special place in our hearts. 💕
1 month ago
Thank you for your continued support Tracey, Tracey-Lee's ribbon is on the car and looks great. Thank you for your help and support with this Shotbox Rally. xx
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Tracey Collins gave $75.00.
Donated in loving memory of a greatly missed mother, mother-in-law and Nan ~ Robyn Northrop 3rd February 1950 - 1st October 2019 Aged 69. Mum fought her battle with lung cancer with all her might saying daily “I’m not ready to leave my family.” Sadly the day came where she could rest peacefully, not a day goes by that we don’t speak her name. Our hearts still ache for you mum. Fly high our Beautiful Angel. You are sadly missed but never forgotten. Those who wonder if their glass is half empty or half full are missing the point ……….. it’s refillable! LET OUR LOVE LIVE 💞
1 month ago
Thank you Tracey for your support, We are glad to carry Robyn (Aunty Rob) with us and I am sure she will be watching over us and having a good laugh. XX
2 months ago
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Damian Bultitude gave $120.00.
Wishing you all the best Vanessa and Barry, so many of us have been affected by so many different cancers, have the greatest adventure together while raising money foot such a worthy cause. Lots of love, Michelle and Damian
1 month ago
Thanks Michelle & Damien, We now have your ribbons for Aunty Sue, Aunty Di, Gail and Jordyn on the car now. They are all together. Your family like ours have been touched by the big C in a huge way. We are honoured to carry your family with us. XX
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Jonathan Vandersluis gave $50.00.
Safe travels Bazza
1 month ago
Thanks John for your kind donation, make sure you check out our facebook page "Catch Ya Later" to keep up dated with our journey. I'm sure it will be one to remember.
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Anonymous gave $1,684.00.
Bunnings BBQ
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Karen Forster gave $50.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Karen, we have a ribbon on the car for Laurence and Catherine. Your support means a lot. Stay Strong in Health. xx
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Karen Forster gave $6.00.
1 month ago
Thanks Karen for your donation, every bit helps.
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Barry Miller gave $50.00.
Let’s make it $4k!
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Tina Fahey gave $135.00.
I'd love a large ribbon for my beautiful Aunty Cherry who lost her battle with ovarian cancer and 5 tix in the raffle please! Wishing all involved lots of fun and thank you for raising awareness and funds to fight this awful disease.
1 month ago
Thanks Tina for your support, it is really appreicated. Cherry's ribbon is now on the car and looks great.
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Murray Wilks gave $200.00.
Hey Vanessa. I lost my Dad as well as many good friends to cancer. I’ve also had a few Mates drive the shitbox rally:- it’s a great event. It’s a long drive Mate- stay safe Murray Wilks & family
1 month ago
Thanks Murray for your kind donation. Cancer has touched so many of us, but its donations like your that makes a difference.
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Barry Miller gave $20.00.
From Megan
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Barry Miller gave $100.00.
With love from Kevin and Jenny in honour of our dear family member Lois White who had Lung and Brain Cancer, and our friend Rod Venables recently lost to Lung/Prostate Cancer
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Deborah Power gave $30.00.
Robert Nichols Melanoma Cancer My beloved father, dearly loved and missed. Cancer took him too soon. Let’s find a cure. Deborah Power
1 month ago
Thanks for allowing us to carry your dad with us on the journey, I am so sorry for your loss. Robert is sitting up the front of the car. Your support for the rally really means a lot. xx
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Deborah Power gave $30.00.
Cherie Johnston Melanoma Cancer My beautiful friend, taken from her family by cancer. Missed and loved by so many of us.
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Thank you Deborah for your contiued support, we are honoured to carry Cherie with us on the journey. Her ribbon is on the car next to Karen. xx
1 month ago
Thank you Deborah for your contiued support, we are honoured to carry Cherie with us on the journey. Her ribbon is on the car next to Karen. xx
1 month ago
Thank you Deborah for your contiued support, we are honoured to carry Cherie with us on the journey. Her ribbon is on the car next to Karen. xx
1 month ago
Thank you for your continued support Deborah, We are honoured to carry Cherie with us. Her ribbon is on the car now, right next to Karen. xx
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Deborah Power gave $30.00.
Karen Neumann Bowel Cancer My beautiful friend, so missed and so loved.
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Thanks Deborah for your donation. Sorry to hear of your friend Karen, Her ribbon is now on the car and looks great.XX
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HV Tours pty ltd gave $75.00.
Brilliant. Loving your dedication Ribbon for Mark Thanks Julie@hvtours
1 month ago
Thank you Julie for your kind donation. Marks ribbon will be onthe car shortly.
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Christine Went gave $30.00.
From Christine for Wendy for Breast Cancer.
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Thank you Christine for your kind donation.
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<p>Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! Looking forward to celebrating with you all at the Rally together Lunch at the Abbey.</p>
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Hunter Valley Tours gave $415.00.
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Michelle Bultitude gave $30.00.
Norm - prostate Just went about getting it done
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Vanessa Miller gave $5.00.
Round up xx
1 month ago
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Shaz Alwxander gave $70.00.
Shaz and Matt Alexander plus 2 x Raffle tickets pls
1 month ago
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Yuki Sims gave $120.00.
All the best Team Catch Ya Later, looking forward to follow your adventures all the way! Sims family
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Logic Joinery gave $100.00.
Great cause
1 month ago
Thank you Mark for your kind donation. Your support is helping us get that bit closer to our goal. Don't forget to follow our journey on facebook - look up "Catch Ya Later" (our team name).
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Kaitlyn deBijl gave $100.00.
For my friend Taylah - Ovarian Cancer
1 month ago
Thank you for your support Kaitlyn, we are proud to carry Taylah's name on an ovarian cancer ribbon with us on the journey. Make sure you check out our Team Facebook page "Catch Ya Later " to follow the journey.
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Paul Naylor gave $50.00.
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Thank you Paul for your generous donation. We appriecate your support. Follow our journey on facebook under our team name "Catch Ya Later".
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Julia Rolph gave $100.00.
Go Miller's!
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Amanda Abra gave $30.00.
Margaret Abra Breast
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Amanda Abra gave $30.00.
Stephen Payne Liver cancer
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Anonymous gave $70.00.
2 people and 2 raffle tickets
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Shaun Daunt gave $25.00.
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Adam Drew gave $25.00.
Cheers boys
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Karen Leonard gave $60.00.
Pat Duggan Lung cancer Ron Duggan Melanoma
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Anonymous gave $25.00.
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Jessy Lacey gave $25.00.
Such a great cause. Nice ride too!
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Anonymous gave $1,452.00.
Ride For a Cure and Lunch at The Abbey
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Fite108 Muay Thai gave $500.00.
Let's Do this Champions!!
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L&D mechanical gave $250.00.
In honour of our loving ‘Nan’ who passed away with lung cancer. Nan was always there for us, she was not only our Nan but our best friend too, always there to cheer us on and support us through good times and bad. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of her. She is sadly missed and will be forever loved. 💞
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Toby Ryan gave $100.00.
LFG
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West Cessnock Pharmacy gave $200.00.
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<p>Thank you to all who participated in our Riding for a Cure, it was great to have you ride with us.</p>
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<p>Thanks to the generosity of all those who attended our Lunch at the Abbey we were able to bring our total to $8132.</p>
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Paul Bishop gave $50.00.
Good luck mate, Have a great time, stay safe, take plenty of photos and give em hell.
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Barry Miller gave $18.00.
Let’s make it $8,500
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Anonymous gave $500.00.
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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.