Goal $5,000

Kooks

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2024
$7,200
Raised
144%
Our Story …

We are really happy to announce that we're taking part in Mystery Box Rally in 2024!!
Mystery Box Rally is one of the largest community lead fundraising events for Cancer Council in Australia having raised over $7 million in the last 11 years.
We both have been touched by cancer in our families and are looking forward to raising money for this worthy cause.
This rally will have us driving a car that is 25 years or older along outback roads. We will do approximately 2,500kms in 5 days. We set off from Airlie Beach & return to Airlie Beach 5 days later, each day in between is a mystery, we have no idea where we will be headed until just before departure the next morning.
The weapon of choice appropriately called ‘The Beast’ is a 1997 Ford Fairlane Ghia, which will be participating in its third rally. Thank you to co -owner Neli Ferguson and Scott Smith, specialist Ford mechanic, who both have donated time and resources to have the car ready to meet the challenging demands of the outback trails!
We have set a fundraising target of $5000 and every dollar raised goes to the Cancer Council. We will be covering all costs of the vehicle, accommodation (and insurances), etc personally. We would very much appreciate it if you could donate any sum to the cause and help fund cancer research and awareness. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and online donations into the WE GIVE fundraising page receive a tax receipt via email straight away.

Kind Regards,
Troy and Mark
(Troy Gorman Mark O’Shea)
Team: ‘The Kooks’*
((* Kooks is a surfing term - ‘A surfer who has an exaggerated perception of their surf skills. Their lack of surf knowledge, especially concerning surf ethics, usually interferes with other surfers ’fun in the water’. This was one of Chris Gormans (Troy’s Brother) favourite sources of entertainment (and frustration), as a Stand up Paddleboarder, when he met these characters on the water and we will be fairly likely to carry on this fine tradition! Chris passed away from Kidney Cancer in October 2020 and is the inspiration for participation in this event)).

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Teams will drive their own 25+ year old cars along a mystery route in this unique 5-day challenge, all in the name of cancer research. The route is a loop starting and finishing at the same location, but all the other details are kept under wraps, only given to the teams each morning.

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: $1,334,908
target: $1,300,000
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1 year ago
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Troy Gorman gave $500.00.
You are always in our thoughts Christopher. Let’s get the party started with this donation from the family! Hope you are having heaps of great rides on endless waves up there! Love the Gormans.
1 year ago
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Mark O'Shea gave $500.00.
Great cause in memory of an even better bloke - Gormo!
1 year ago
Thanks Mark for your generosity! Looking forward to driving with you on this one my friend! More importantly looking forward to spreading the message and raising funds with you to give to those research Doctor's who are trying to find a cure to this terrible disease.
1 year ago
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Charlie Berry gave $20.00.
1 year ago
Thank you so much Charlie for your donation. You are giving money to those who are looking for a cure to cancer and they appreciate every dollar going to the cause! Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
1 year ago
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Connor O'Shea gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Connor it is easy to see why Mark says you are his favourite son. Thanks again for donating to the rally. Your support is much appreciated and the money goes to those who are researching how to unlock the cure for cancer. Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
1 year ago
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Michael Taylor gave $100.00.
Good cause boys. Look forward to hearing who controls the music while driving.
1 year ago
Thanks again Mick for your generous support towards another adventure of Team Kooks in their third Mystery Box Rally. You advice on music playlists is always welcome and I look forward to Mark's music selections when driving 8 hours a day with him and no where to hide! Kind Regards, Troy and Mark Team Kooks.
1 year ago
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Kerry De Abreu gave $50.00.
We will be cheering you on from the sidelines!
1 year ago
Thank you Kerry for your wonderful donation. Money raised goes to Specialist Doctor's who run research programs in various types of cancer to find a cure. You have assisted them with their goals and it is much appreciated! Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks.
1 year ago
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Phoebe O’Shea gave $100.00.
Love you lots! A very good cause. Xxx
1 year ago
You Dad always keeps telling me you are his favourite daughter and I can see why! Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution! You have assisted those leading the way to unlock a cure for this crappy disease. Kind Regards Troy and Mark (Daddo) Team Kooks
1 year ago
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Stephen Atkins gave $10.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Steve for your contribution to the cause! Money raised goes into the fight to find a cure. We must be getting closer and all donations are appreciated! Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
1 year ago
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Thea Madigan gave $20.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Thea for your thoughtful gesture in donating to find a cure for cancer. The mystery box rally donates its proceeds to 5 or 6 Specialist Doctors and researchers each year who try to find a cure in various cancer's they are studying. All money raised is appreciated. Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
10 months ago
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Molly Gorman gave $60.00.
10 months ago
Thank you Molly for your generous gift! I know Uncle Chris would be pleased you gave the full amount and not change like he did to you one Christmas! You are making a difference in helping those find a cure Well Done! This will hopefully inspire your sisters!!!
10 months ago
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Millie O’Shea gave $100.00.
Go dad and Troy! Xx
10 months ago
You Father is always saying you are the favourite Millie and I can see why with this great donation! You are helping the real Heroes who are trying to find a cure to this crappy disease! Thank you!
10 months ago
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Steve Fairfield gave $20.00.
Great cause.. safe travels. Go Ricochet!
10 months ago
Thanks Steve for your donation to a great cause in finding a cure to this terrible disease. It is much appreciated! Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
10 months ago
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Matt McLoughlin gave $350.00.
Go the Kooks Troy and Mark !!!!! Chris would be very proud
10 months ago
Thanks Matt and Nell for once again supporting Team Kooks this year with another generous donation! Chris was always advising us on how we should live our lives to the fullest so I am sure he is impressed we are all doing this together for a great cause! Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
10 months ago
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Annie Laracy gave $100.00.
10 months ago
Thank you Annie for your generous donation. Mark has always said you are his favourite niece and I can see why! In doing this, you have assisted those at the frontline in research to unlock the key for a cure to this terrible disease. Kind Regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
10 months ago
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Jim Gan gave $50.00.
Best of luck Troy in the Mystery Box Rally! The Edson St residents would be cheering for you :)
10 months ago
Thanks Jim for your thoughtful donation. Your generosity will assist the researchers in finding a cure for cancer. Glad to know Edson St is behind us! Kind regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
8 months ago
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Deron Wang gave $200.00.
Such a great cause! Good luck!
8 months ago
Thanks Deron for your generosity! Your donation helps those in research to unlock the key for a cure to this terrible disease ! Kind regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
7 months ago
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Kerry Tatnell (Maltby) gave $50.00.
Such a worthy cause. Have a great time
7 months ago
Thanks Kerry for your thoughtful donation. Every donation helps to crack the code for a cancer cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Thanks Kerry for your thoughtful donation. Every donation helps to crack the code for a cancer cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Paul Deighton gave $100.00.
Good on you Troy and Mark...and Neil and Scott
7 months ago
Thanks Paul for your generosity and support. You have contributed to those researchers finding ways to treat and one day cure this crappy disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Helen Kiriyama gave $20.00.
Good luck Mark and Troy!!! Stay safe 😊
7 months ago
Thanks Helen for your wonderful donation. You are now a part of those funding the researchers to find a cure ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Thanks Helen for your wonderful donation. You are now a part of those funding the researchers to find a cure ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Kooks
Lorraine Maltby gave $100.00.
7 months ago
No surprise Lorraine you and Ces are supporting your favourite son in law in this venture. Your support helps those researchers unlock the key for a cure. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Jennifer Charlton gave $50.00.
Good luck
7 months ago
Thanks Jenny for your support. And to do this while you are travelling in the old dart no less! Doesn’t matter where people are a cure for this terrible disease is a world wide endeavour. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Neil Ferguson gave $200.00.
Good Luck Kooks!
7 months ago
Thanks Neil and Ang for your generosity. As part owner of the high performance vehicle that is ‘ the beast’ you know how important donations are the cause in finding a cure to this disease. Thanks again brother! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Thomas Todd gave $50.00.
Great cause!
7 months ago
TT like the broncos you are an outstanding team player in donating to the cause of finding a cure for this disease! Well played ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Tamara Ott gave $50.00.
Go Mark! Great cause
7 months ago
Thanks Tamara for your wonderful donation. Your support of the researchers who are working to crack the cancer cure code is appreciated! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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IAN SMITH gave $100.00.
Go Hard or Go Home!
7 months ago
Thanks Ian for your great donation and support! Your efforts helps those who are finding better ways to treat and one day cure this terrible disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Thanks Ian for your great donation and support! Your efforts helps those who are finding better ways to treat and one day cure this terrible disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Jane OShea for jim Kendall gave $100.00.
Jimmy k tips his hat to you both. Good luck
7 months ago
Thanks Jim and Jane for the thoughtful donation and support. Your efforts help those at the front line in finding better treatments and one day a cure for cancer. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Steven Campbell gave $100.00.
Watch out for the roos !!!
7 months ago
Thanks Steven for the great donation and support of our team. The money goes to the researchers trying to find a cure for this terrible disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Flo Kuah gave $100.00.
Fantastic cause, go Mark!
7 months ago
We really appreciate your support and lovely donation Flo! The money raised goes to researchers who trial different treatments of the different cancers so all donations are gratefully accepted. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Tupicoffs - The Independent Financial Planners gave $1,000.00.
Best of luck Mark and Brian. Good on you for your fund raising for The Cancer Council. The Tupicoffs Team.
7 months ago
To Neil and the Tupicoff Team, we are so pleased by your very generous donation for the mystery box rally event. I know both of our families Neil have been touched by cancer and we will remember them as we continue our journey in raising funds and on actual drive. Your support helps those wonderful people who are finding different ways to treat and one day cure this disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Beth Devriendt gave $50.00.
Well done Uncle Troy and Mark! Cant wait to hear all about it
7 months ago
You’re a legend Beth for supporting us! Will have plenty of stories to tell you and your Dad who we know is a Ford man ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Ray Villena gave $50.00.
Well done and good on you Troy & Mark!
7 months ago
Thanks Ray for thinking of us with this great donation! It all helps towards one day finding a cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Rob Ferguson gave $50.00.
Good luck Mark and Troy!
7 months ago
No surprise Rob that once again you are showing us your support. Your thoughtful donation impacts those who are finding different ways to treat this crappy disease! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
No surprise Rob that once again you are showing us your support. Your thoughtful donation impacts those who are finding different ways to treat this crappy disease! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Richard Kendall gave $100.00.
Good luck Marko and Troy from Ricky Pikelets
7 months ago
Thanks Richard for your support! You are making a difference in assisting those who are trying to find a cure ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Chris Cox gave $100.00.
Burn some rubber boys - and let’s kick cancer to the curb!
7 months ago
Thanks Chris for your donation and words of encouragement. Your support will help those researchers kick the crap out of this disease to find a cure soon. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Thanks Chris for your donation and words of encouragement. Your support will help those researchers kick the crap out of this disease to find a cure soon. Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Karen Edwards gave $200.00.
7 months ago
Thank you Karen and Geoff for your brilliant donation and support for the cause! Your actions help those researchers try to find a cure to this terrible disease ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
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Zupp Property Group gave $500.00.
Good Luck Boys
7 months ago
Thank you so much to Zupps Property for your very generous donation! It is only through your support can the Doctors and researchers continue to treat cancer with new treatments and ultimately work towards a cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
7 months ago
Thank you so much to Zupps Property for your very generous donation! It is only through your support can the Doctors and researchers continue to treat cancer with new treatments and ultimately work towards a cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Bec Langdon gave $50.00.
Great work!
6 months ago
Thanks Bec for your kind donation! Your efforts help those wonderful researchers find a cure to this terrible disease. Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
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Daniel Ryan gave $50.00.
Best of luck Mark !
6 months ago
Thanks Dan for your thoughtful donation! Your contribution to researchers helps them find a cure sooner! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
Thanks Dan for your thoughtful donation! Your contribution to researchers helps them find a cure sooner! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
Thanks Dan for your thoughtful donation! Your contribution to researchers helps them find a cure sooner! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
Thanks Dan for your thoughtful donation! Your contribution to researchers helps them find a cure sooner! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
Kooks
Sam Weyland gave $20.00.
6 months ago
Thanks Sam for thinking of us ! Your donation helps those great Doctors working to treat and possibly cure the cancer puzzle! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
All the best!
6 months ago
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Dan Adams gave $50.00.
All the best Gents, hope the rally goes smoothly and you have an enjoyable time raising money for this important cause.
6 months ago
Thanks Dan for your wonderful donation! Your contribution assists those Doctors find a cure to this terrible disease! Kind Regards Mark and Troy Team Kooks
6 months ago
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Georgia Gorman gave $60.00.
Proud of you Dad ❤️
6 months ago
Favourite Daughter status with this donation perhaps GG! Wonderful donation helping researchers find a cure ! Kind regards Dad and Mark
6 months ago
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Greg Dunn gave $20.00.
Great work guys!
6 months ago
Thanks Greg for thinking of us! Your donation helps those wonderful Doctors treat and work to find a cure for cancer. Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Trung Pham gave $50.00.
Outstanding, keep going!
6 months ago
Thank you so much Trung for your thoughtful donation! You are a part of those helping the researches unlock to cure to this terrible disease. Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Chris Cox gave $100.00.
Drive safe mate
6 months ago
Thanks Chris for your great support! You are contributing to those wonderful Doctors who are trying to find a cure to this menace of a disease Kind regards Mark and Troy
6 months ago
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Holly Campbell gave $50.00.
6 months ago
Thanks Holly you legend! Your donation will help those wonderful researchers crack the code! Kind Regards Mark and Troy
6 months ago
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Fletcher Cooper Gorman gave $80.00.
Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof!!
6 months ago
Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Woof Kind Regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Jennifer Charlton gave $50.00.
Drive safe
6 months ago
Thanks Jenny for your generosity! Your donation helps those who are working for a cure ! Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Scott Maltby gave $150.00.
Well done Boys, great effort for an extremely good cause. . Hope that big FORD gets you there and back.
6 months ago
Scott it’s always good to have a fellow Ford supporter on board ! Thanks for the generous donation ! Your support helps the researchers unlock the cure to this crappy disease! Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Darin Carvolth gave $100.00.
Great work guys - Chris would be so proud 🩵
6 months ago
Thanks Darin my friend for your support! I’m sure Chris is having a laugh about it all! Your donation helps the researchers get to work on a cure! Kind regards Troy and Mark
6 months ago
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Jack Fisher gave $50.00.
Well done boys!!
6 months ago
Thanks Legend! Your support helps those trying to find a cure to this terrible disease Kind regards Troy and Mark
5 months ago
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David Harte gave $100.00.
Go the Kooks
5 months ago
Charty you legend! Your support helps those researchers find a cure to this crappy disease! Travel the road less followed my friend ! Kind regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks!
5 months ago
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Daniel Nichols gave $100.00.
Good luck! Hope the Ghia holds up!
5 months ago
Thanks Daniel for your support! The Ghia has done the job so far over two days driving from Brisbane to Airlie - great ride! Your donation assists the Researchers to unlock a cure for cancer! Kind regards Troy and Mark Team Kooks
5 months ago
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Andrea Tiedeman gave $50.00.
Good on you Mark & Troy!
5 months ago
Thanks Andrea for your support! We are on day 3 of the rally sharing stories of those who have battled cancer. Your contribution helps the cause Kind regards Troy and Mark
5 months ago
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Jo and Craig Walker gave $50.00.
Well done team! Enormous effort!
5 months ago
Thanks Joe and Craig for your support! It was an epic adventure! Mark and I are so pleased to have seen and done many things on this rally. More importantly your donation adds to the total funds we raised for such and important cause! Kind regards Troy and Mark
5 months ago
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Simon Jensen gave $100.00.
Good on you boys. Hope you're having fun.
5 months ago
Thanks Jeno ! Assignment completed back home now. Your donation helps those trying to crack the ode to this crappy disease. Kind regards Mark and Troy
5 months ago
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Amanda Gorman gave $100.00.
You are doing us all proud Troy. Chris would be so happy. Lots of love ❤️
5 months ago
Your an artistic genius Cousin! I spoke to many people about you and the artwork of Chris on the car through the rally. Your support is very much valued. Thank you! Troy and Mark!
5 months ago
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Hannah Gorman gave $150.00.
Well done Dad and Mark! Epic adventure! Love Hannah!
5 months ago
Thanks Hannah! Your a legend! Love Dad and Mark
5 months ago
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Simone Gorman-Clark gave $200.00.
Thankyou so much for doing this xxx love you Damian and Simone
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The Impact, Outcomes & Charity

Mystery Box 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 Mystery Box 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.