Goal $6,000

The Pathfinders

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2024
$7,725
Raised
129%
Our Story …

We are really happy to announce that we're taking part in Mystery Box Rally in 2024!!

We are a mother and daughter team out to have some fun whilst raising funds for the Cancer Council. Cancer affects the lives of so many and we do this in support of, and in memory of friends and family who have bravely fought, and are still fighting, these diseases.

Our team name honours our father/grandfather who was a Pathfinder during WWII. Pathfinders flew Mosquitoes. They were fast. They were daring. They were brave. 2022 was the first year that the Pathfinders flag wasn’t seen in the Sydney ANZAC Day March. We want them to be remembered.

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. 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.

In order for us to participate we need to raise $4,000 and every dollar raised goes to Cancer Council. We would very much appreciate it if you could donate to the cause & help us on our journey!

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Here's what I'm doing …

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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Harwood Environmental Consultants gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Rod Harwood gave $4,000.00.
We are proud to be associated with such a wonderful concept .. have fun girls
11 months ago
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Tamara Thompson gave $150.00.
Two Americans who are sooo jealous of this adventure will be cheering you on from San Francisco while drinking a gin and tonic and dreaming of kangaroos.
7 months ago
The Pathfinders
Kim McCorquodale gave $200.00.
Go Girls
6 months ago
Thanks so much Kim - your supports means so much :-)
7 months ago
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Lee Townsend gave $50.00.
Enjoy the Cannonball Run #YNWA
6 months ago
Thanks Boss... Don't have too much fun without me...
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $500.00.
Good Luck Girls, enjoy the Adventure, such a Great cause
6 months ago
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Stefan Williams gave $100.00.
6 months ago
Stefan, Thankyou so much for your donation. Verity and I really appreciate it and know it will be helping a great cause. Kay Harwood
6 months ago
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Andrew Poperechny gave $100.00.
Enjoy the "Smell The Roses" moments and memories created. Look after each other and enjoy the open road journey. Cheers, Poper
6 months ago
Thanks Andrew/Poppa.. we’re almost ready!!
6 months ago
Thanks Andrew/Poppa.. we’re almost ready!!
6 months ago
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Alicia & Len Poperechny gave $50.00.
A mother and daughter team can only be successful. Meet those challanges in journey and enjoy the precious time together.
6 months ago
Thank you both - looking forward to sharing the stories on our return :-)
6 months ago
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Jacqui McCarthy gave $50.00.
You're the best mix of brave, crazy and wonderful Verity! Enjoy the challenge with your dear Mum and come back in one happy piece.
6 months ago
Thanks Jacqui - you're support is greatly appreciated - cant wait to fill you in on the crazy adventures.
6 months ago
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Melissa Pease gave $50.00.
Good luck V & Kay
6 months ago
Thanks lovely - your support and donation means so much especially this week xxx
6 months ago
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B&P White gave $100.00.
Inspired you two.
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Bronwyn White gave $25.00.
Thank you Kay and team for your efforts and your support xx
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Annette Mansourian gave $30.00.
Have the best time : )
6 months ago
Thanks Mum ... F#$k Cancer... Stories and fun to be shared on my return
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Fleur Canham gave $50.00.
Have the best time; I'm sure you will conquer the challenge with grace, courage and bucketloads of fun... you two are awesome!
6 months ago
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Arlene and Kieran Harris gave $50.00.
Go get em. Proud of you. Have a great time. Xx
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Alex Sullivan gave $50.00.
Great cause and looks like a lot of fun.
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Toni Hecker gave $50.00.
Good luck beautiful ladies and most importantly have fun! What you’re doing to raise funds for cancer council is wonderful.
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Jayne Butler gave $200.00.
Good luck with take-off … and landing!! Have fun. Keep your seatbelts on.
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Anne Foy gave $100.00.
Good luck and have fun on your adventures!
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Annabelle Ashwin gave $50.00.
Have fun Vez!! Xo Annie and Matt
6 months ago
The Pathfinders
Erin Lynch gave $100.00.
May the force be with you both! Safe and happy travels for such a worthy cause. Lots of love always xxx
6 months ago
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Geoff Bowmaker gave $200.00.
K&V … our love is with you as you embark on this inspiring journey to help with this concern with which we have all been touched … well done with all your efforts to keep the Pathfinders flying and assisting those in need … Dad/Grandpa would be so proud of you both 2325… Jan & Geoff
6 months ago
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Lisa Grant gave $100.00.
Good Luck and have lots of fun!!!!
6 months ago
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David London gave $50.00.
Wishing you both a safe adventure xx
5 months ago
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Tokoriki Island Resort gave $900.00.
5 months ago
The Pathfinders
Tanya Graham gave $50.00.
Have the best time!! Looking forward to seeing the photos…
5 months ago
The Pathfinders
Harwood Property Agents gave $200.00.
Well done! Hope you’re having a great trip.
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
We’ll done V!!
5 months ago
The Pathfinders
Annie Meyer gave $50.00.
You girls are amazing !!
5 months ago
The Pathfinders
Lauren Hannam gave $50.00.
Well done Gals!!
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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.