Goal $12,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Autumn 2022
$10,920
Raised
91%
Our Story …

A herculean challenge we know, but we're going to give it a red hot go. Husband and wife team....Cindy and Graeme.... are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in the Shitbox Rally!! In early May, we will be joining 250 other teams to drive our "shitboxes" from Wollongong to Mackay, almost 4,000 kms (the long way).


Our chariot is "Ron" (pictured). He/she is a 2001 burgundy coloured Ford Falcon wagon and is getting lubed up to take on the trek. (Ron and Veronica shots to come soon!)


So why?.. After a tough couple of years in and out of lockdown (like most of us), and in honour of Graeme's Dad, Bruce, and Cindy's Mum, Gaye, who both passed away in 2020 we thought they would both be honoured if we do something fun and charitable in their memory.


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 but most teams raise well above this amount. We would be really proud to raise some funds in our parent's memory that contribute to the collective 2022 Autumn rally $2,500,000 target.


The funds go to the 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.


Many thanks,

Graeme and Cindy (Ron and Veronica)

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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
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Graeme Bricknell gave $1,000.00.
Lets get this show on the road...so to speak!!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Graeme Bricknell gave $1,500.00.
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
<p>Right way up this time!</p>
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Cindy Reid gave $100.00.
I’m hoping my wee contribution will kick off a tsunami of donations. Look at it this way…. how much would you pay to NOT drive 4,000kms in a shitbox with GB?! ?
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Dean Beeton gave $100.00.
Rather you than us! Have fun, Dean & Jacqs
2 years ago
Dean, Thanks so much for your kind donation to the charity...should be a blast! also great to celebrate with you last Sat night...good to catch up with some old and some new...great night, Thanks again..Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Jill Hackett gave $50.00.
Woohoo sounds like a lot of fun, let’s hope you make it. Enjoy
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Kim Severinsen gave $50.00.
What an awesome thing to do you two! Xx
2 years ago
Thanks so much Kim and Tyler for your donation! Cindy and Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Lisa and Wayne McDermott gave $1,000.00.
Enjoy the ride!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Amanda Williams gave $200.00.
Good on you both - a great cause and good luck!! Really looking forward to following your journey online and watching get over the finish line!!! What a blast you are going to have!!
2 years ago
very generous...Many thanks from both of us...cheers GB
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Ann Leung gave $100.00.
This is the first time I heard about this! Thank you!
2 years ago
Thanks Ann....very much appreciated, worth watching the blog!...thanks again Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Stephanie Edwards gave $100.00.
Best of luck Team!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
<p>This is a map of our trip .... if Ron makes it!</p>
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Nick Pinner gave $50.00.
All the best Graeme! Cheers, Nick
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Alexandra Goodfellow gave $200.00.
Graeme and Cindy what a great idea and for such a great cause. We hope you have many memories and take your parents, in spirit, on the journey. Love Alex and Rob
2 years ago
Thanks so much Alex and Rob for your very generous donation. Certainly a worthy cause! Should be a fun experience, no doubt the blog will reveal much!!...again many thanks Graeme and Cindy x
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Edweena Stratton gave $200.00.
97C, Sounds like a lot of fun, look forward to following your adventures. Stay Classy! Love, Ed and Grant
2 years ago
OMG thanks so much Ed!! Always classy ? Really appreciate you supporting Cancer Council. And congrats on the new job!! xx
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Dayle Peacocke gave $50.00.
Good luck guys ?
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Michael Franzino gave $250.00.
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Sarah Rettke gave $50.00.
Good luck with the rally. Great cause.
2 years ago
Thanks so much Sarah for your very generous donation. Certainly a worthy cause! Should be a fun experience, no doubt the blog will reveal much!!...again many thanks Graeme and Cindy x
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Natalie Russell gave $200.00.
Don't get lost!
2 years ago
Thanks so much for this Nat...you know you did not need to do this! Obviously great cause! Should be a fun experience, no doubt the blog will reveal much!!...again many thanks Graeme and Cindy x
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Hannah Wakeling gave $100.00.
Have fun Cindy & Graeme! Love, Hannah & Tim
2 years ago
You guys are very generous! Thank you. With lots of love and gratitude xx
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Craig Norris gave $50.00.
Good luck and have fun in your shit box.
2 years ago
Hi Craig and Shelley - thank you so much for sponsoring us on the shitbox rally for the Cancer Council. Much appreciated. Hope you’re both well. Cindy xx
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Kerry Little gave $50.00.
I hope you're closely acquainted with the 'Dummies guide to mechanics'
2 years ago
Thanks so much Kerry for your very generous donation. Certainly a worthy cause! Should be a fun experience, no doubt the blog will reveal much!!...Many thanks Graeme and Cindy x
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Sharon McIntyre gave $50.00.
Go GB and Cinders. Hope you still “like” each other when you get back!! Great cause. Sharon x
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Liz & Karl Fritzlaff gave $100.00.
Can’t be any worse than a dodgy 4WD with no windshield wipers in monsoon rains, can it??! Such a fantastic cause & a fantastic way to raise money for it. Can’t wait for the stories!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Julie Sinclair gave $50.00.
Have fun!
2 years ago
Thanks Jules and David - shame the rally doesn’t come past your place so you could see Ron live! Thanks again, Cindy and Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Majella Egan gave $100.00.
What a great adventure & a great cause. Enjoy
2 years ago
Thank you Majella! Really appreciate your generosity to the Cancer Council. Hope all’s well in your world. Thank you, Cindy and Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Lesley & Graeme Wilson gave $200.00.
For the sake of your marriage, hope you are allowed to use Sat Nav ???. Sounds like great fun snd a worthy cause. Love Les & Graeme xx
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Lauren O'Leary gave $100.00.
A great cause and wonderful way to remember your parents! Go GB & Cindy. Safe travels.
2 years ago
Lauren, Thanks so much for your kind donation. Great cause and should be a great experience. I know my father would have been thrilled to do this....thanks again, Graeme
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Adeline Yeung gave $200.00.
Good luck Cindy and Graeme! Come back in one piece.....even though the car is unlikley too!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Todd Bricknell gave $250.00.
All the best Graeme and Cindy. The mighty AU wont let you down.... enjoy the experience and say Hi to Del and Mark for me at the end !
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Lynne Nixon gave $100.00.
What a fantastic adventure…and all for a great cause!
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Therese Doupe gave $250.00.
Well done Graeme - great cause.
2 years ago
Thanks Therese for your very kind donation..should be a bit different!! Definitely a good cause, fundraising during the rally as well…who knows maybe the next partners activity!!…now that would be funny! Thanks again, Cindy and Graeme
2 years ago
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Sean Mckeon gave $20.00.
Good on you guys and enjoy.
1 year ago
Thanks Seaney….means a lot to Mum and me for your cool sponsorship. Cheers Graeme and Mum
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
David Kendrick gave $100.00.
Have fun, no arguing, looking forward to the stories on your return
2 years ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Linda Johnston gave $50.00.
Dearest Cinders and GB Have a ball!! Stay safe. I want lots of pics. Love you both. Linda, Michael, Bede and Issy xxxxx
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Corrin Collocott gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Corrin, Thanks so much for your very generous and kind donation. Must catch up post rally and fill you in on the adventure. Hope all is well. Thanks again Graeme
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Andrew Powe gave $50.00.
Forget about you guys making it in one piece, the real question is... will the 'ol Henry' make it? ?
1 year ago
Hi Andrew, Thanks so much for your kind donation. Should be a laugh and lets hope Ron survives! Hope you guys are well, should grab a coffee when ever you are in town etc. cheers Graeme
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
David McKay gave $100.00.
Awesome work Cindy & Graeme! Have fun, and safe travels from the McKays
1 year ago
Hi Dave, Many thanks for the kind donation. Should be a great experience and will be able to tell the tales when we get back…hope all with you and family. Cheers GB
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Graham McNamara gave $500.00.
Good luck GB!
1 year ago
Graham…thank you so much for your very kind and generous donation. Certainly will go to a great cause!….must catch up when we are back and can fill you in on the trip. Hope all is well with you and family…cheers Graeme
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Tim Powell gave $200.00.
Love it!
1 year ago
Tim, Hope all is well...Thanks very much for your very kind donation...you know how all this goes!!...still got the bug to do these sorts of things, this one should be a real laugh!!...must catch up post rally and give you the lowdown....cheers and thanks again G and C
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Gavin & Lisa Jones gave $200.00.
Good luck for the trip, you will likely need it, stay safe and have fun. Great cause glad to be able to support it. Cheers Gavin and Lisa.
1 year ago
Gav and Lisa..thanks so much for your very kind donation. the mighty Falcon is as ready as i reckon she can be...fill you in at the next KBL!!!...cheers and thanks again
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Katie Vesper gave $100.00.
Braver than me! Good Luck although, Im sure with GB's DYI skills no mechanical problem will be too big!
1 year ago
Thanks Katie...should be a laugh, must say we are getting pretty keen now with about a week to go. def catch up after and can tell you all about it....cheers and thanks again G and C
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Custom Fleet gave $200.00.
Graeme, All the very best on your upcoming adventure, a tremendous cause. Regards, Aaron Baxter
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Zoran Lozevski gave $200.00.
Graeme, What a great cause and what a great road trip. Enjoy. Kind Regards Zoran
1 year ago
Hey Zoran...thanks very much for your very kind donation...good cause, and should be a lot of laughs along the way...at least I hope. lets touch base when we are done and I can fill you in etc...cheers GB
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Stephen Johnston gave $100.00.
Great adventure. Great cause! Hope you guys have a ball. Steve
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
justin arter gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Many thanks Justin for your very generous donation. Great cause as you would know. Should be a bit of a laugh in the 21 year old falcon...and does look like we are going to get some interesting weather...again! again thanks and catch up when I'm back...cheers Graeme
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Cathy Yuncken gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Andrew Howard gave $100.00.
Good luck Graeme and Cindy! Great cause and have fun. Kind regards, Andrew
1 year ago
Andrew, Many thanks for your very kind donation. Good cause and should be an interesting trip...will try and keep some updates up on Facebook etc....cheers and hope all is well. Graeme
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Kate Livingstone gave $100.00.
Have fun Cindy & Graeme. Such a great cause. Hope Ron makes it to Mackay! The Livingstone’s X
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Susan Crawford gave $200.00.
Hey Graeme and Cindy, enjoy this outrageous adventure in the mighty Ron! Looking forward to hearing all about with over bubbles on your return. Dave and Sue (#21)
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Nat Stapleton gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thanks Nat for your kind donation...should be an interesting trip looking at the weather...cheers and thanks again
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Jamie Wickham gave $100.00.
Good luck Graeme and Cindy. Hope the car makes it back - the streetscape just wouldn't be the same without it...!! The Wickhams.
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Victoria Caush gave $100.00.
Enjoy the ride! Such a worthy cause and a wonderful adventure!
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Alison Tovey gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Lee Humphrey gave $100.00.
Good luck Graeme to you and Cindy, enjoy the adventure!
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Phuong Watson gave $100.00.
Great work guys. Leigh and Maria Watson
1 year ago
Thank you Leigh and Maria! And happy birthday to you birthday girl ??
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Nici & Will Sanderson gave $50.00.
Amazing effort guys, well done
1 year ago
Thanks so much for your donation Nici and Will xx
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Sharon Collins gave $100.00.
Well done … what an adventure! Sharon and Nick
1 year ago
Thanks so much for your donation Sharon and Nick xx
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Anonymous gave $50.00.
Well done. Great cause.
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Shane Blandford gave $100.00.
Well done Cindy & Graz
1 year ago
Hi Shane and Pam - thank you so much for your donation. Hugely appreciated xx
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
Paul Hand gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thank you Paul …. You wouldn’t believe it but we stopped at Noosa on the return trip and went to Le Capitano’s for dinner as we loved our night there with you. Sadly the next day we tested covid positive so are now stuck in our room for a week.
1 year ago
Two Funerals and a Lockdown
patrizia anzellotti gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Thank you for your support Patrizia xx
1 year ago
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John Reid gave $50.00.
On behalf of Cindy and Graeme
1 year ago
Thanks so much Dad ♥️♥️
1 year ago
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Michael Braude gave $150.00.
Amazing resilience guys!!
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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.