Goal $7,500
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Autumn 2022
$16,610
Raised
221%
Our Story …

We are stoked to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally 2022 Autumn!! Basically, we have to find a car (with a budget of $1000) and try and make our way across some of the country's toughest terrain, from Wollongong to Mackay. It's something that we have been dreaming about together for a few years.

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 12th year. Part of the participation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000 - and with your help, we're pretty confident we can smash that!


All funds go to the Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity having both been affected by the disease. 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 our instagram account @thecometsrally.


"What a great way to raise money for cancer and tick the Shitbox Rally off the bucket list with your best mate.


"Cancer is in just about everyone's lives - and you don't know when it will affect you personally, someone in your family, a mate or workmate. For me, it was one of my brothers - he beat the rotten thing twice, and we know as well as anyone how tough it is at the time, but it's the long term effects that we don't hear about.


"So dig in to your pockets and donate to a great cause and make sure to follow our journey to Mackay in 2022."


x Ryan




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Here's what I'm doing …

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: $2,213,563
target: $2,500,000
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2 years ago
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Alexandra Janceski gave $30.00.
Great cause Mick. We will be cheering you on. Are you going to go with a Daewoo Lanos or a Mitsubishi Magna?
2 years ago
Thanks Alex!! We’re big Lanos fans so watch this space!
2 years ago
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Ash & Elliott Wood gave $100.00.
Shake & Bake boys!!!!
2 years ago
Thanks Wood Ducks! X
2 years ago
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Jonathan Mills gave $50.00.
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2 years ago
Onya Millsy you legend!
2 years ago
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Jarryd Gaggin gave $200.00.
Yeah da boys, epic stuff.
2 years ago
Huge donation Gags! You’ve earnt a blue chip shout out! Thanks mate
2 years ago
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Patrizia Carrarini gave $50.00.
What a great cause!!! Well done gents!
2 years ago
Thanks Patzie! We know it’s a cause close to your heart so hope to do you proud!!
2 years ago
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Brian Barry gave $100.00.
Travel safely, make sure you out run Covid
2 years ago
Thanks BB! Outrunning Covid will be the least of our worries we’re thinking!!
2 years ago
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Rohan Green gave $50.00.
Hope you’ve organised the road trip songs Micky! Or will you have it’s a grand old flag on repeat? Good luck anyway brother ?
2 years ago
Good stuff Rohan! Much appreciated! We’ll probably give the Grand Old Flag a run at least once - both Dees supporters!!
2 years ago
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Jack Bavin gave $50.00.
YTB !
2 years ago
Thanks Jacky B! Send through your tips for the Saturday and we’ll see if we can get the car radio to pick up the races!
2 years ago
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Teuila Reis gave $100.00.
Legends!
2 years ago
Hey Teuila this is amazing! Thank you so much!
2 years ago
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Deb Bradley gave $100.00.
Choose your car wisely, travel safely and enjoy. xo
2 years ago
Thanks Debsie! If only I held onto one of my shitboxes!
2 years ago
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William Prescott gave $50.00.
Chyyyyyyyaaamppppp dyyyyyonyyyyatioooooon!!!
2 years ago
GBY!!! Thanks a bunch Willy P!! So great to have a real life celebrity backing us!
2 years ago
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Chris Richards gave $50.00.
Well done Golden Boots. Safe travels! CHO
2 years ago
Thanks Cho!!! Your support is hugely appreciated! Looking forward to getting on the Chopen Road
2 years ago
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Carlo Puglia gave $50.00.
Safe travels guys… we’ll done- great cause!
2 years ago
Thanks Carlo! Really appreciate your support and kind words!
2 years ago
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Megan Sellars gave $50.00.
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2 years ago
Thanks Megan! You’re a legend!
2 years ago
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Rosalie & Craig Hardy gave $100.00.
Well done Guys, such an amazing cause. Safe Travels. Xx
2 years ago
Thanks guys. We know it’s close to your hearts so we hope to do you proud xox
2 years ago
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Mary Dingli gave $100.00.
Good on you...Safe travels.XX
2 years ago
Thanks Mary! Look after Catherine and Duke for us while we’re away!
2 years ago
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Sj Directional Drulling gave $500.00.
Good luck boys great cause hope your shit box makes it ?
2 years ago
Thank you SJ DIRECTIONAL DRILLING! Absolutely stoked!! Good luck for the Variety Bash in August!
2 years ago
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Chris Humphrey gave $200.00.
2 years ago
Thanks Humpa - you're a very generous man! Can you teach us how to do key bangers in the shitbox?
2 years ago
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Adam Russell gave $100.00.
Hope you’re better at shit boxing than poker
2 years ago
Thanks Paddles - you are a GC.
2 years ago
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Shane Young gave $100.00.
Get em boys!
2 years ago
Thanks Shane! We'll be watching your Brisbane to Birdsville trip with interest - and hopefully get some tips on what to do and not to do ;)
2 years ago
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Claire Tomkinson gave $200.00.
2 years ago
Thanks Claire - you are a superstar!! Thank you so much for your huge contribution!
2 years ago
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Kia Mippy gave $100.00.
Good luck guys!!
2 years ago
Thanks Kia! So generous. Appreciate your donation and support!
2 years ago
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Marie Galinsky gave $30.00.
Good luck guys! What an awesome adventure and a great cause.
2 years ago
Thanks MG! Hugely appreciated - we hope we can entertain you over our journey!
2 years ago
Thanks MG! Hugely appreciated - we hope we can entertain you over our journey!
2 years ago
Thanks MG! Hugely appreciated - we hope we can entertain you over our journey!
2 years ago
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Catherine Farrell gave $50.00.
Good luck boys, remember the best trips, the ones you will laugh over for years are the ones when things went wrong but you got home safe and sound anyway.
2 years ago
Thanks Catherine - you have tipped us over our milestone! Amazing! I'm sure we will be leaning on you for some travelling tips!
2 years ago
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Michelle McLean gave $30.00.
Good onya Mick! If you need a shitbox I reckon my Holden VE probably ticks all the right boxes for the rally. Lol Safe driving and have fun too. Michelle, Craig, Raphael & Joel McLean
2 years ago
Thanks team -your support means a lot! And if we dont find a car soon, we may be knocking on your door!!
2 years ago
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Tiana Howard gave $30.00.
Good luck fellas ??⛽️?
2 years ago
Thanks a bunch Tiana! We really appreciate your support!
2 years ago
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Des Munday and Son Pty Ltd gave $1,890.00.
2 years ago
Welcome aboard to our first major sponsor! Thank you so much for your huge donation! Hope to do you proud!
2 years ago
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Alex Marshall gave $100.00.
This donation has one condition...you have to send me a pic of every pub you go to, and the freezing cold pot that you have!! Good luck!! Can't wait to follow the journey xx
2 years ago
Thank you Alex. You're a kind young man and we look forward to drinking ice cold pots on your behalf!
2 years ago
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Mark Pettiford gave $100.00.
Have a ball guys. Great cause. Love to see a pic of the “ shit box”.
2 years ago
Thanks Mark! We appreciate your support and might lean on you for some rally hints and tricks!
2 years ago
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Shaun Warry gave $50.00.
Got get em lads!
2 years ago
Thanks Kelly! Appreciate the support (and the fundraising tips!)
2 years ago
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Jess Brogden gave $290.00.
?? vrooooom vroooooom. Cannot wait to follow this journey! Two great human doing great things.
2 years ago
Thank you so much JB - we both love ya and hope we can do you proud!
2 years ago
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Kate McNaught gave $50.00.
Enjoy every minute! I’m sure you will. Good work on raising for this cause. ?
2 years ago
Thanks Kate! Appreciate all of the support - looking forward to arriving in your state (hopefully in the car we start with)
2 years ago
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Steve Roche gave $50.00.
Nice work mate! Cheers
2 years ago
Thanks Steveo - you're a good egg (even if you go for North Melbourne)
2 years ago
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Jetson Hydro gave $400.00.
Well done legends!
2 years ago
JETSON HYDRO - you legends - thanks so much for your support, it means a lot!
2 years ago
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Mat Casey gave $100.00.
Love you MB. Great cause. Love your work x
2 years ago
You're a bloody good man Mat Casey! Thanks for your support great man
2 years ago
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Felicia Sellars gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thanks Flick - you're a champion!
2 years ago
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Breanna Elston gave $100.00.
Great job boys. Safe travels! Mick - I will look forward to hearing some great yarns post trip :-)
2 years ago
Onya Breeza - thanks so much for supporting us and the great cause x
2 years ago
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AJK Builders gave $200.00.
Go port
2 years ago
Good onya Smooch - go Dees
2 years ago
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Karlie Anderson gave $50.00.
Good luck Bradles! Amazing journey to take. We are so proud of you already. Go get ‘em tiger! Lots of love and beard scratches, Karls, Lach, Bob, Ash and Laya
2 years ago
Thanks Karls! We hugely appreciate the support!
2 years ago
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Kevin Allen gave $20.00.
Love everything about this. Go well!
2 years ago
Thank you Kevin Ian! You're a great fella!
2 years ago
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Dave Gray gave $100.00.
Amazing work fellas! Just a couple of legends doing legendary things!
2 years ago
Thank you Daveo! Really appreciate the support and kind words!
2 years ago
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Debra Herbertson gave $500.00.
All the best for a great trip. We hope the car holds up to the challenge as well as you both!! Looking forward to tracking your journey. Deb and Rick Herbertson
2 years ago
Thank you so much for your hugely generous donation guys! We hope to do you proud!
2 years ago
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Steph Hardy gave $30.00.
Yee-haw! Best of luck for this amazing adventure for an amazing cause. So looking forward to seeing it all unfold!
2 years ago
Thank you Stephanie Elise!! XX
2 years ago
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Jason Cartwright gave $100.00.
Couldn’t think of two better blokes to sit alongside through this journey. The gags and laughs would be unforgettable. All the best legends, can’t wait to see the footage.
2 years ago
Thanks legend! It's going to be a hoot - tune in! Appreciate the support mate!
2 years ago
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Keegan Harper gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Onya Keegs ya true champ!
2 years ago
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Alan Bradley gave $100.00.
MIck, hope you don't take a Grabo shortcut and end up in Tasmania!
2 years ago
Thanks Al - No shortcuts for us (we hope!!!)
2 years ago
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BMH Electrics Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
Good work fellas, hope all is well. Cheers Ben.
2 years ago
Benny! Thanks so much for your bloody generous donation! Hope all is well in the west!
2 years ago
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Kristin Prestinenzi gave $50.00.
Good luck boys!
2 years ago
Thanks KP - we really appreciate your contribution!
2 years ago
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Trent Aston gave $500.00.
Look forward to seeing how this trip unfolds! Good luck. A great cause very close to our hearts. Sonia, Greg, Blake, Trent, Jayde & George Aston Xx
2 years ago
What a family! Thank you to the Astons for your generous donation! Hope to do you proud!
2 years ago
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Eamon Stringer gave $25.00.
Awesome work legends, good luck! ??
2 years ago
Onya Doggy!! Thanks for the chop out! Go Dees ;)
2 years ago
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Pipedreams plumbing gave $100.00.
All the best boys, We had some good little battles against the comets, lucky we had Scotty Cartwright Pirate for life ?⚫️?
2 years ago
Good stuff Hicksy! Hopefully the Comets can finally get a win!!
2 years ago
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Matthew Drew gave $50.00.
Gettem boys. Love Drewy, Zoe, Ollie and Amelia
2 years ago
Thanks Drews - you guys are the best. We appreciate your support alot!
2 years ago
The Comets
Sam & Holly Pearce gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Thanks guys! Hopefully we can do your donation proud and make it over the line!
2 years ago
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Nicholas Crowe gave $50.00.
Best of luck legend. Cheers Crowey.
2 years ago
Thanks Crowey! Make sure to tune in!
2 years ago
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Robert Frew gave $200.00.
This is all good!
2 years ago
Onya Frewy! Looking forward to getting up north!!!
2 years ago
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Allister Boyce gave $20.00.
Great work guys !!!!
2 years ago
Thanks Allister - your support is greatly appreciated!
2 years ago
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Auswide Plumbing & Civil gave $890.00.
2 years ago
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Media33 gave $890.00.
2 years ago
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Jtm electrical & air conditioning gave $25.00.
2 years ago
Thanks Jack - you're a bloody legend
2 years ago
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Ben Peel gave $50.00.
Great work gents, good luck!
2 years ago
Thanks Benjamin - we couldn't do this without super kind donations like yours x
2 years ago
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Mathew McAuley gave $50.00.
Drive safe!!
2 years ago
Thanks Matty - your support means a hell of a lot
2 years ago
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Jade Walker gave $100.00.
GOOD LUCK GENTS FROM MAGGIE, BETSY & DUKE
2 years ago
Thanks Maggie, Betsy and Duke - you guys rock!!!
2 years ago
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Kurt Holloway gave $58.00.
Well done boys. Love the fact that you've mixed some humour, an old bomb of a car, and a very important cause. Donating $58. The age my Mother was when she passed from this terrible disease last year. Good luck! Kurt
2 years ago
What a bloody kind gesture mate. Love the meaning behind it and looking forward to doing you and your mums memory proud.
2 years ago
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Charlotte Godfrey gave $50.00.
Finally getting round to it! Haha Awesome work lads - looking forward to following the journey!
2 years ago
Thanks Chaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrlotte!!! xxx
2 years ago
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Simon Pickering gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thank you Simon - when we're honking on to a couple in the outback, we'll charge our glasses to your donation!!
2 years ago
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Sam Brownbill gave $50.00.
Go you good thing Mick! All the best my man! Sam
2 years ago
Thanks Brownbill! Your donation is super bloody appreciated!
2 years ago
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Hugh Mckeegan gave $150.00.
If your looking for a back up driver??‍♂️..
2 years ago
Thanks Hughy!! If Mick annoys Ryan too much, he might be looking for a back up driver on day 2!
2 years ago
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Bradley Hopwood gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Thank you. You are a bloody champion.
2 years ago
The Comets
Scott Daffy gave $100.00.
Great work lads ??
2 years ago
Thanks so much Scott - we couldn't do this without super generous donations like this one!!
2 years ago
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Lee Beckhurst gave $50.00.
Great stuff champs! Making a lot of people proud
2 years ago
THHHHYAAAAANNNNKKKSSS CHYYYYAAAMP
2 years ago
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Marcos Hasiotis gave $50.00.
This is awesome. Great stuff Mick!
2 years ago
Thank you Marcos - we might try for 20 pots... over the week!!
2 years ago
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Nicky McColl Jones gave $100.00.
Go Ryan & Mickle. What an incredible challenge & adventure you’re embarking on for such an awesome cause. Drive Bill safely. Xx
1 year ago
Thanks Nico! Tune in for some hilarity!
2 years ago
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Brett Aiken gave $50.00.
Good luck boys I hope the shot box makes it!! From nuts and grace!
1 year ago
Onya Nutsy and Grace - thanks so much for donating your hard earned!
2 years ago
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Gm billboards gave $100.00.
Don’t buy a Holden camira
1 year ago
Thanks Great Man! Go Dees
2 years ago
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David Pullinger gave $50.00.
Go for it Mick, best of luck. DP
1 year ago
Thanks Dave - your donation and support is very much appreciated!
2 years ago
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Jay Smith gave $100.00.
Great work
1 year ago
Jay! Thanks mate! You're a great man!
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
onya buttboy, good luck guys
2 years ago
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Dan Howlett gave $50.00.
Sensational stuff, Gents. Wish you all the best on this adventure.
1 year ago
Onya Howla - your support means a lot!
2 years ago
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The Guardian gave $100.00.
Well done lads! All the best Jill and the team at The Guardian
1 year ago
Thanks Jillian and the wider Guardian team! Hopefully we can do you proud and actually MAKE IT!
2 years ago
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Don & Barb Charles gave $500.00.
Very proud of you both x
1 year ago
Thank you so so so much D & B - your support means the world! xoxo
2 years ago
The Comets
Doogie Chapman gave $202.00.
Go Lions!
1 year ago
Thanks legend. Looking forward to repping the Lions!
1 year ago
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Nova Entertainment gave $100.00.
Good luck mate! It's going to be an epic adventure and you're doing it for a great cause! Much love from the team at Nova.
1 year ago
Thanks Tyrell and Nova! Your support is hugely appreciated!
1 year ago
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Mark Nicevski gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Mark! Hopefully the only Blues we have is the music!
1 year ago
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Judi & Morris Mippy gave $50.00.
1 year ago
The Comets
Brock Charles gave $100.00.
1 year ago
The Comets
Reece, Nash & Levi Charles gave $130.00.
1 year ago
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Josh Smale gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Jack McDonald gave $30.00.
Amazing work lads!
1 year ago
The Comets
Char Lawton gave $50.00.
On ya Mick! Broom broom toot toot to the finish line!
1 year ago
The Comets
Katie Mackay gave $50.00.
Awesome work - wishing you all the best for the drive!
1 year ago
The Comets
Shane Young gave $100.00.
We hear Edward Scissor Hands does a great Nathan Carroll…
1 year ago
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Michelle Grigg gave $150.00.
This is for all those we’ve lost or are currently fighting. Here’s to kicking cancers butt
1 year ago
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Mathew McAuley gave $250.00.
Go Comets! Hoping this also allows me to order Mick's haircut but that might be double dipping!!
1 year ago
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Darcy UncleRoccos gave $50.00.
For the wicked haircut - Thanks Darcy @ Uncle Rocco's Port Melbourne!
1 year ago
The Comets
Kyle Edlich gave $100.00.
Sorry it’s late! Love you guys! Shaved head suits you!!! Good luck fellas!!!
1 year ago
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Tom Dewey gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Michael Hossen gave $50.00.
Good luck mate and great work on the fund raising.
1 year ago
The Comets
Teri Lawson gave $30.00.
Good luck lads! Xx T.Lawson
1 year ago
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Georgie Charles gave $1,000.00.
The day is finally here! Hoping you boys have an adventure of a lifetime and can’t wait to see you both safely at the finish line. So proud of you both! Love G
1 year ago
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Kim Vella gave $50.00.
1 year ago
The Comets
Mick Ricardo gave $50.00.
Awesome effort!
1 year ago
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Di Morgan gave $40.00.
1 year ago
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Brad Colenso gave $50.00.
Bbboooiiiiisssssss! Great job, hope the trip is a rad one. Well done on raising a bunch of cash. I know I’m late, but I’d love to choose charlsy a haircut. I have the perfect comet cut in mind. Love Brad (And Maz)
1 year ago
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Shane Smale gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Auswide Plumbing & Civil gave $500.00.
Yin and Yang
1 year ago
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Jayden Dapper and Boss Wollongong gave $20.00.
Thanks to Jayden for your the hairy @ Dappers and Boss Wollongong
1 year ago
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Rachelle and Sam Barnes gave $100.00.
1 year ago
The Comets
Jorja Astanin gave $90.00.
Great work fellas!!
1 year ago
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Tom McKeegan gave $100.00.
1 year ago
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Noel & Suzanne Smith gave $50.00.
Good luck speed demons!
1 year ago
The Comets
Aaron Bradley gave $200.00.
Two of the best doing their best! Excellent effort Lads!!
1 year ago
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Liam Mcnamee gave $50.00.
1 year ago
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Catherine Dingli gave $300.00.
So proud of you both! X
1 year ago
The Comets
Graeme Bradley gave $200.00.
Well done boys!!!
1 year ago
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Perran Sonnex gave $50.00.
Thanks for a Great Rally Lads!! Well done!!
1 year ago
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Karen Robinson gave $100.00.
Amazing effort guys. Looking at your photos, you guys must have experienced so much in those two weeks. Well done in getting prepped for such a trip and then getting to the finish line with smiles on your faces. Love your work!!!
1 year ago
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Media33 Team gave $60.00.
Thanks to Media33 Office Fundraiser!
Team Sponsors
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.