Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Autumn 2023
$22,850
Raised
229%
Our Story …

The Shitbox Rally 2023 Autumn was sensational!! This year, all the teams drove their shitboxes from Newcastle to Townsville.

This was the first Rally for Nigel and the fifth Rally for John, and we have experienced incredible generosity from our sponsors and supporters.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 13th year. The Rally we were lucky enough to be a part of has so far raised in excess of $2,200,000 for the Cancer Council.


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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: $2,322,705
target: $2,000,000
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1 year ago
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Alina Iosub gave $200.00.
Great initiative,John!Thanks for sharing and let me Know how much you collect!!!
1 year ago
Thanks for your generosity Alina, very much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Andrew & Toni Bartlett gave $50.00.
Safe travels John & Nigel and we look forward to catching you at some fundrasining event. AB and Toni x
1 year ago
Thanks AB & Toni, much appreciated. You can expect a Trivia night invite later this year and watch out for the Winery Cruise.
1 year ago
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Horner Recruitment gave $1,000.00.
Good luck guys, the Cancer Council is a great cause and we’re happy to support your entry.
1 year ago
Thanks Peter and the team at Horner Recruitment, your generosity is greatly appreciated.
1 year ago
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Impact Realty Group gave $4,890.00.
1 year ago
To James, Deb, and the Team at Impact Realty Group, your extremely generous support is greatly appreciated. We are extremely grateful for your sponsorship. Nigel & John
1 year ago
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Rachel Cowley gave $60.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Rach, you're awesome.
1 year ago
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Cam Andrews gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Cam, you have to do the Rally one day. You'd love it.
1 year ago
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Jenny Letts gave $50.00.
Good luck. In honour of Sean e we lost this week to pancreatic cancer
1 year ago
Thanks Jen, we appreciate your support and are very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
1 year ago
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Jo Fuller gave $200.00.
For our beautiful friend Daz! We absolutely love that your car is in this rally!!! I’m sure it will fight on, just as you did. We miss you dearly. Much love, The Fullers xxx PS. Can Mel & I sneak in the back seat???!!! How fun ?
1 year ago
Thanks for your awesome donation Jo (& all the Fullers), we won't be able to sneak you in the back seat but we will be keeping you up to date with video's and plenty of photos.
1 year ago
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David Gahan gave $100.00.
It is so appropriate to say it is not about the destination, it is about the journey. So very generous from melly too. DG, Cat and Keith.
1 year ago
Thanks DG, Cat and Keith, much appreciated. We will be carrying lots of memories on this journey.
1 year ago
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Richard Perry gave $100.00.
A great cause .Safe trip.
1 year ago
Thanks Richard, and thanks for organising dinner :)
1 year ago
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Andrew Fossett gave $200.00.
Great work JC!
1 year ago
Thanks Foss, I have said many times "you're a wonderful human being".
1 year ago
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Andrew Ferris Drafting and Design gave $500.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Andrew, your donation is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you on a rally in the near future, it's a great way to make a difference while having a fantastic experience. Cheers John & Nigel
1 year ago
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Andy and Carolyn Pereira gave $200.00.
A truly worthy cause John and Nigel If you require any assistance in the mechanics of the car please don’t hesitate in contacting me to assist!!!!!
1 year ago
Thanks Carolyn & Andy, much appreciated, and you can be sure we will have Andy on speed dial to guide us through any automotive challenges. :)
1 year ago
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NED Australian Whisky gave $500.00.
1 year ago
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Tizia May Photography gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for the generous donation Tizia, your support and encouragement is awesome. Lots of love John & Nige
1 year ago
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Croydon Camera House gave $890.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Nigel & the Team at Croydon Camera House, your support is awesome!
1 year ago
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Peter Kos gave $100.00.
Newbie and the Beats - sounds like a 60s rock group.
1 year ago
Thanks Pete and Wendy, your support is awesome, you’ve got us thinking with the band reference. :)
1 year ago
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Tania Hogan gave $50.00.
Well done! A truely worthy cause. We are all affected in some way by this illness. I look forward to hearing all about your adventures on the rally.
1 year ago
Thanks Tania, very much appreciated. We will keep the updates flowing when we are on the Rally. It is going to be epic!
1 year ago
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Jacob Dadd gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks for your support Jacob, that's awesome.
1 year ago
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Jacob Dadd gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Jacob, that's awesome (again!)
1 year ago
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Terry Jewell gave $50.00.
Go get em.
1 year ago
Thanks Terry, it's going to be epic.
1 year ago
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Duncan & Mary Bray gave $200.00.
Looks like heaps of fun & for a great cause. Enjoy!
1 year ago
Thanks Mary & Duncan, it is heaps of fun you should sign up for the next one!
1 year ago
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Tierney Tipovsky gave $50.00.
Good luck guys!! ??
1 year ago
Thanks Tierney, we really appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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Sally Coombridge gave $50.00.
Good luck with the rally both and have fun along the way. Take care Sally & Allen Coombridge
1 year ago
Thanks Sally & Allen, your support is greatly appreciated. I can guarantee we will have fun and I will try to keep Nigel out of trouble. Cheers John (& Nigel)
1 year ago
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Sue Clayton gave $50.00.
Best of luck with the rally
1 year ago
Thanks Susan, much appreciated.
1 year ago
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Jane Holman gave $200.00.
Good luck - drive safe!! The Holmans xx
1 year ago
Thanks Jane & the Holman family for your generous support of our Team. Cheers John & Nigel
1 year ago
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Clifton Productions gave $1,000.00.
good luck guys best wishes warren and merryn maher
1 year ago
Thank you so much Warren and Merryn your extremely generous donation is greatly appreciated. All the best from John & Nige.
1 year ago
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Steve Humphries gave $100.00.
Stay safe John S & J
1 year ago
Thanks S & J, very much appreciated. Safety first always :)
1 year ago
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Andrew Hives gave $50.00.
Best of luck Nigel and John!
1 year ago
Thanks Andrew we appreciate your support.
1 year ago
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RKR HydraulicPnuematic gave $250.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Tony & Kate, and the team at RKR, you are long term supporters and it is greatly appreciated. Cheers John & Nigel
1 year ago
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DAPA PLUMBING gave $500.00.
Get it Nige whoosseee a gooood boooyyyyyy
1 year ago
Thanks Dan, very much appreciated, I'll make sure Nige doesn't drink too little.
1 year ago
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John Cowley gave $10.00.
Had to make it a round figure!
1 year ago
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Greg Ballinger gave $200.00.
Good luck guys, hope it all goes well, good cause, be proud.
1 year ago
Thanks Greg, we really appreciate the support and the words of encouragement, it means a lot.
1 year ago
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Trivia Night & Silent Auction gave $7,800.00.
Nigel and John would like to extend a massive thank you to our sponsors and supporters and to everyone who contributed online or in person. The Trivia Night was a huge success thanks to the generosity of the crowd and the hard work of the Quiz Master (Pete).
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Silent Auction gave $100.00.
The final payment is in, giving us another $100.00 towards funds raised by the Trivia Night and Silent Auction. Once again we would like to thank everyone involved for their fantastic support.
1 year ago
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Pure Running gave $500.00.
Amazing work guys, it's been an absolute pleasure supporting you this month! :) xxx
1 year ago
To Michael, and the team at Pure Running, thank you so much for your support! What a fantastic commitment you, supporting one cause every month, just amazing!
1 year ago
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Fred Brugman gave $50.00.
Good luck!
1 year ago
Thanks Fred, much appreciated!
1 year ago
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Murray Smith gave $100.00.
Try and stay off the trailer
11 months ago
Thanks Murray, going to try and stay on 4 wheels as well.
11 months ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
11 months ago
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Kevin Noronha gave $100.00.
Good stuff Nige. Go well!
11 months ago
Thank you Kevin for your support. I hope you're keeping well
11 months ago
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Croydon Camera House gave $100.00.
11 months ago
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Roger Schelling gave $100.00.
11 months ago
Thanks Roger, very much appreciated.
11 months ago
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Paul & Sarah Bowler gave $100.00.
Good luck Swivel hips and The Beast
11 months ago
Thanks guys. I'll raise a beer (or two) to you while we're away
11 months ago
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David Saunders gave $50.00.
Good luck John I hope all goes well Cheers David S
11 months ago
Thanks David, looking forward to sharing a few stories when we get back.
11 months ago
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Ryan Brooke gave $200.00.
Donation from aquatic photography enthusiasts collective
11 months ago
Thank you Ryan, really appreciate your support
11 months ago
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Kelvin Butcher gave $30.00.
Best wishes from Lynn, Kelvin & family
11 months ago
thank you Unkle Kelvin, really appreciate it
11 months ago
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ANNE COWLEY gave $100.00.
Safe travels - I look forward to tracking the trip and hearing all about it on your return. x
11 months ago
Thanks Anne, I have no doubt there will be plenty of stories to tell.
11 months ago
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Sarah Cowley gave $170.00.
Good luck team! Enjoy the drive and stay safe, we look forward to the stories :) much love, Sarah & Michelle
11 months ago
Thanks Sarah and Michelle for your awesome donation! Looking forward to catching up on our return.
11 months ago
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Catherine Somers gave $50.00.
Good luck boys
11 months ago
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Basia Andrews gave $50.00.
Go John and Nigel!! Have the best time. Well done on all your fundraising efforts. Basia xxx
11 months ago
Thanks Basia, I’ll be thinking of Gaz all the way.
11 months ago
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Jack Starnawski gave $50.00.
Good luck and have FUN
11 months ago
Thanks Jack. Enjoy the next climb.
11 months ago
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Sally Coombridge gave $50.00.
Lots of admiration for what you’re doing. Have fun along the way and keep safe xxxx
11 months ago
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Sue Brock gave $100.00.
Well done guys what an effort xx
11 months ago
Thanks Sue, very much appreciated! We had a ball. Cheers John & Nige
11 months ago
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Annette Ciccotelli gave $200.00.
Awesome effort guys - well done! 👏👏👏
11 months ago
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Leanne Mcallister gave $100.00.
Well done legends
10 months ago
Thanks Leanne, very much appreciated. Cheers John & Nigel
10 months ago
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John Luck gave $100.00.
It’s a great cause. Fran and John.
10 months ago
Thanks John & Fran, it was a great adventure and the result for Cancer Research has been fantastic. Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
10 months ago
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Andrew Froude gave $100.00.
Well done JC and team
10 months ago
Thanks Froudie, we had a great run. Let’s catch up soon. Cheers John
10 months ago
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Mark Trew gave $100.00.
Hope you are having fun... Try and keep the shiny side up this time! :) Mark, Cathy & family.
10 months ago
Thanks for the generous donation Mark, Cathy, and family, we did manage to stay upright although I did hit a few BIG potholes!!
10 months ago
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<p>What a fantastic Rally! </p><p>You really need to add the Shitbox Rally to your bucket list, you will:</p><p>See sights that you wish you hadn't.</p><p>Meet people you wish you met years ago.</p><p>Hear stories that will make you cry and hear stories that will have you doubled up with laughter.</p><p>Visit remote locations and meet the people that keep them alive.</p><p>See night skies that defy description.</p><p>All this while helping make a difference.</p>
10 months ago
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10 months ago
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Jodie McEwan gave $50.00.
Well done guys. What an amazing adventure and raising money at the same time for a very special cause. Big love to you all ❤️
10 months ago
Thanks Jodie, it was a great experience, with lots of time to think about great friends.
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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.

$41 million over the past 13 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.