Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally 2018
$12,240
Raised
122%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally in 2019!!

Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 10th 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 as you can see with the $2,000,000 target.

These 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.

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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: $1,974,590
target: $1,700,000
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6 years ago
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<p>Andrew and David are at it again - taking to the dusty roads of Western Queensland and the Northern Territory for a good cause and diluting the dust In Solvent!</p>
6 years ago
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Paul Gunson gave $50.00.
5 years ago
I have finally discovered how to thank people individually on this site. Many thanks Paul, looking forward to catching up for a beer!
6 years ago
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Rodgers Reidy NT gave $100.00.
5 years ago
Many thanks guys. See you in Darwin!
6 years ago
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Graham York gave $300.00.
Great effort. Have a blast of a time.
5 years ago
Thank you for your generosity Graham- it has taken me a while to figure out how to respond to people individually from this web site....
6 years ago
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Greg Delaney gave $100.00.
Good luck
5 years ago
Cheers Greg! I'll post you back a Barra!
6 years ago
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Col Chidgey gave $70.00.
Don't use the shiny side of the paper
5 years ago
Always look on the shiny side of life hey Col? Many thanks and apologies for the delay in reply - I am a bit slow working out how to use technology....
6 years ago
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Mohamed Burney gave $250.00.
5 years ago
Thank you for your generosity guys! I just figured out how to send individual replies....
6 years ago
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Heather Lesley-Swan gave $300.00.
Take good care of yourSelves fellas! We wish all the best for you.
5 years ago
Thank you Heather! I look forward to catching up upon our return.
6 years ago
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Flinders Financial Group gave $250.00.
Photo of David Downey with beer in hand required!
5 years ago
Thanks big fella! We will imbibe one or two for you.
6 years ago
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Josie Downey gave $200.00.
Behave yourselves!
5 years ago
We shall do our best not to get sent to the naughty corner....
6 years ago
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Bob and Rhonda Charlesworth gave $100.00.
Well done David and have a great time!!!!!
5 years ago
Thank you! We will catch up soon - or maybe we will pass you on the road...
6 years ago
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Rodgers Reidy (QLD) Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
All the best from David, James and all at Rodgers Reidy (QLD)
5 years ago
Thanks guys - good of you to help keep us solvent!
6 years ago
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Condition Monitoring Australia gave $200.00.
Good luck team In-Solvent! Your car is worth less than Ross's bike! Have fun under the stars and hope the car continues running..... CMA (The Bowles)
5 years ago
Many thanks Bowles'! A cause close to all of our hearts....
6 years ago
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Dajana Malnersic gave $200.00.
Make us proud Barndo!
5 years ago
Thank you! Barndo, makes us proud????
6 years ago
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Gartree Thomson Lawyers. gave $200.00.
Good luck Barndo. It looks like a lot of fun.
5 years ago
Many thanks Paul. It will be a ball!
6 years ago
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craig newell gave $50.00.
Nice work Barndo! I hope the car has VERY good suspension and plenty of rooms for all of your pies!
5 years ago
Custom pie warmer and airbags for a smooth ride ...
6 years ago
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Polczynski Robinson gave $100.00.
From the team at Polczynski Robinson
5 years ago
Many thanks guys!
6 years ago
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Ian McLachlan gave $100.00.
Good luck!!!!
6 years ago
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Geoff Hyde gave $50.00.
David Downey & Co... please drink lots of water (then beer) as you motor across Australia.
5 years ago
Water??? You can drown in that....
6 years ago
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Simon Fell gave $200.00.
Have fun boys!
5 years ago
We will do our best...thanks Simon!
6 years ago
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Brad Schumacher gave $50.00.
5 years ago
Many thanks Brad!
6 years ago
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Fourseasons Nursery Group gave $500.00.
Good luck. At least your in a Holden and not a Ford.
5 years ago
The old commodore is running like a dream! Many thanks Four Seasons!
6 years ago
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Damon Goodall gave $100.00.
5 years ago
Thank you Damon!
6 years ago
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Dominion Group (NSW) Pty Limited gave $250.00.
Well done Barndo. Best wishes Mark & Terry Dominion Group....and remember 'don't feed the camels!'
5 years ago
Thanks guys! I will keep Barndo away from the camels....
6 years ago
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Roser Lawyers gave $500.00.
Fantastic cause best of luck on your travels
5 years ago
Many thanks cor for your generosity! We will update on the way..
6 years ago
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Campbell Hudson gave $200.00.
Go you good things!
5 years ago
You're on a sure thing with this team Campbell!
6 years ago
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Nelson McKinnon Lawyers gave $200.00.
Good luck boys. Great to see you supporting a fantastic cause.
5 years ago
Many thanks! A great cause to support.
6 years ago
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Paul Conaghan gave $100.00.
Good Luck Andrew. I hope the car and drivers all hold together
5 years ago
Thanks Paul. The car is a great example of Auusie engineering!
6 years ago
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companion homes gave $1,000.00.
good luck, and lets find a cure
5 years ago
Thanks George. We would love to think we contribuyed in some small way to finding a cure - a tough time for you and Julie....
6 years ago
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Thyge Trafford jones gave $50.00.
5 years ago
Cheers Thyge!
6 years ago
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Anonymous gave $110.00.
5 years ago
Thank you Peter and Lina! We will keep you posted with photos...
5 years ago
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H Family gave $75.00.
Ordinary people know their limits. Shitboxers know how to push them! All the best.
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
Thank you H's! Limits? What are they???
5 years ago
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Andrew Kay gave $50.00.
Enjoy the ride of a lifetime - heaps of fun
5 years ago
Many thanks Andrew - approaching Dalby now
5 years ago
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Raine & Horne Castle Hill gave $500.00.
Best of luck Gents, hope you qualify and reach the finish line! ;)
5 years ago
Thank you Alex! Your generosity is very much appreciated :-)
5 years ago
Thank you Alex! Your generosity is very much appreciated :-)
5 years ago
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Pacific Rigging gave $100.00.
5 years ago
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ERIC ALLAN gave $100.00.
Keep it very solvent...
5 years ago
Already dipped ourselves in solvent once or twice....
5 years ago
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Tania White gave $10.00.
Enjoy
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
Thanks Ehs Speak soon:-)
5 years ago
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David Treves gave $50.00.
Great cause! And of course HAVE FUN!!
5 years ago
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Graysonline gave $200.00.
Good luck make sure you improve on last year
5 years ago
Many thanks
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
Many thanks Phil - bumpy road saw me send the last message prematurely- we are almost bettering our last effort with time to go!
5 years ago
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QTKT Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Great works, Downeys and Team..!
5 years ago
Thankbyou hiys! As always, your generosity is amazing:-)
5 years ago
Thankbyou hiys! As always, your generosity is amazing:-)
5 years ago
Thankbyou hiys! As always, your generosity is amazing:-)
5 years ago
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Macarthur Petroleum gave $500.00.
5 years ago
Thank you Mark! And we just drove past
5 years ago
An unmanned station near Toowoomba...impressive setup!
5 years ago
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Laura and Suzi Brotodihardjo and Kim gave $300.00.
Have a great time! Be as politically incorrect as you please! Stay safe :) Downeys Minions
5 years ago
Thank you my womderful minions:-) I can't imagine any political correctness taking place in this car.....
5 years ago
Thank you my womderful minions:-) I can't imagine any political correctness taking place in this car.....
5 years ago
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Jane Downey gave $20.00.
Have a great, safe time
5 years ago
Thanks sis!
5 years ago
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BD Welsh & Co gave $100.00.
Please come back in one piece!
5 years ago
Many thanks Brian - plenty of duct tape will see us back in one piece!
5 years ago
Many thanks Brian - plenty of duct tape will see us back in one piece!
5 years ago
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Rodgers Reidy (Vic) gave $2,500.00.
Keep up the fluids Boys
5 years ago
Many thanks Geoff! Hope you have a great time on your Variety Bash as well.
5 years ago
Many thanks Geoff! Hope you have a great time on your Variety Bash as well.
5 years ago
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Jocelyn Cornally gave $50.00.
Hope you have plenty of gaffa tape!!! Xoxox
5 years ago
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John Jolly gave $100.00.
Good luck boys (especially to David putting up with Andrew!!!!)
5 years ago
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Teresa Gallo gave $100.00.
Good luck and have fun ...Teresa and Tony
5 years ago
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Adam Pfeiffer gave $50.00.
Good luck with the race Andrew!
5 years ago
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Paul Conaghan gave $100.00.
Have a great time Andrew. What an experience !!
5 years ago
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Carli & William Halmarick gave $100.00.
Good luck gents.
5 years ago
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Kirsten Challinor gave $5.00.
5 years ago
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Sarah Hayward gave $50.00.
5 years ago
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Hugh Roche gave $100.00.
Look forward to hearing about the adventure
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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.