Goal $10,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Shitbox Rally Winter 2024
$11,333
Raised
113%
Our Story …

We are really pleased to announce that we're taking part in Shitbox Rally Winter 2024! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Melbourne to Alice Springs.

After being diagnosed in 2023 with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma I got to see the other side of the doctor-patient relationship, after spending more than 20 years caring for patients with lymphoma myself. The care I received from my doctors and nurses was exceptional.


After completing my chemotherapy treatment and on the recovery phase, I wanted to show my appreciation for the support I received by raising funds for cancer research.


Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 14th 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 Winter 2024 rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.

These funds go to 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.

Help my campaign succeed
Share Now!
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: $2,455,786
target: $2,000,000
donate now
Bedside Manners Feed
showing 71 / 71
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Suzie Ristevdki gave $100.00.
I am beyond thrilled you are doing this! Well done Katie annd Duncan and enjoy the experience!
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Alison Rule gave $100.00.
What a great cause. I hope you enjoy the experience.
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Sharon Gorton gave $50.00.
Great cause and sounds like it will be an interesting journey to Alice Springs in your new "shitbox".
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Shayle Kelly gave $50.00.
Katie and Duncan, what a wonderful cause to support and one that hits close to home. Best of luck on your 7-day journey in your shitbox!! Can't wait to hear the stories :)
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Michelle Killick gave $100.00.
What an amazing adventure for you both...Enjoy the challenge together !!
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Brian White gave $100.00.
They were talking about the rally and I decided that I should find a team to donate to. You are getting it because of the DacDac - my dad was a VW person, so I know how special those cars are - and it was as good a way as any to choose
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Rachael Duff gave $100.00.
Go team Carradice!
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kylie Taylor-Kinkead gave $100.00.
Go Bananas Guys! Enjoy the adventure and I can’t wait to hear all the stories.
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kylie Jackson gave $30.00.
Good luck guys!
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Belinda Bisignano gave $50.00.
Good luck x
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Freda Pace gave $50.00.
Dear Duncan + Katie best wishes xx
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Mary Whelan gave $50.00.
What a great adventure you two are about to take on and raising funds to find a cure for this terrible disease you are both an inspiration to us all ❤️❤️❤️
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Abi Browne gave $100.00.
What a great way to raise money for a very worthy cause. Good luck to you both! Love from all the Browne’s
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Peter Ford gave $500.00.
Best of luck on your rally and best wishes from the UK
10 months ago
Thanks Pete for your generosity and support of our mission to raise funds for cancer research
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Cornelis (Eric) Visscher gave $200.00.
Good luck guys.
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Luje Carradice gave $100.00.
Enjoy
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Mary and Hugh Ryan gave $50.00.
Best wishes with the fundraiser. Hugh and Mary Tipperary
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Sarah Menzies gave $40.00.
All the best Dunk, what a good cause. Love the Menzies family xx
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Outline Industries gave $500.00.
You’ve got this Duncan go Carradice’s believe in the VW!!
10 months ago
Thanks for your generous donation! Looking forward to sharing our cosy swag photos!
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jack Carradice gave $100.00.
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kylie Mason gave $100.00.
Good Luck and Have Fun !
10 months ago
Bedside Manners
Ashish Panigrahi gave $500.00.
Well done Duncan. Thinking beyond and making the difference is the way to go. I wish Bedside Manners all the best. Keep up the good work.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Anne Ryan gave $200.00.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Glenn Hay gave $500.00.
Good luck from Glenn & Therese
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Tania Rudge gave $100.00.
Good Luck!
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Mike Ryan gave $100.00.
To help compensate for the bum bruises
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jan & Todd Andrews gave $100.00.
Have the best time Carrots, looking forward to hearing all about it, love the Andrews x
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Angela Shannon gave $200.00.
Good Luck looking forward to hearing all about the adventure
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Inunison Management Consulting gave $1,000.00.
With you all the way on this one - Inunison Management Consulting
9 months ago
Thank you for your amazing and generous donation!
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Scarlett Shannon gave $120.00.
Have fun!
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Brenda Hoffmann gave $20.00.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Darren Quinlivan gave $50.00.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jenny Fiford gave $50.00.
Good luck Duncan. 🍀👧🏻🦋
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Suzanne Mangan gave $50.00.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Anonymous gave $157.75.
Fundraising at Coles Gisborne 20th April
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Ella Ryan gave $150.00.
Good luck guys! Wishing you all the best :)
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Mick and Janine Ryan gave $200.00.
Happy birthday and happy shitbox rally !!! Amazing efforts
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Clare Timbs gave $60.00.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Abi Browne gave $75.00.
Happy birthday to you!! Sending a donation for your fundraising rather than a gift, Have a fab day! Love the Browne’s
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jenny Carradice gave $100.00.
Best Wishes for your journey and your efforts and the future. Travel safe. We love you. M&D oxox
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Therese Nelson gave $100.00.
I’m sure that’s my VW Beetle circa approx 1968, I bought it in 1971 from uncle Frank Smith. Good luck with fundraising and of course the Rally. Luv Therese & Bill
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Lee & Nicki Mountford gave $500.00.
You guys inspire us. What an amazing adventure! Stay Safe xx love the Mounties x
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Maria Scoles gave $100.00.
Such a great course and I hope you both have fun in the beetle.
9 months ago
Bedside Manners
Sera Clemens gave $100.00.
So glad to see you’re doing well Dr Duncan … and that you’re leaving your other beetle at home 😁 Enjoy your adventure together 😊 All the best, Wolfgang and Sera Clemens
9 months ago
Thank you so much for your generous donation!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Anonymous gave $1,000.00.
To infinity and Beyond - In a VW Bug ! Good luck from the 3M’s and O ! Xx
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Ming Ong gave $100.00.
Have fun!!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jo Mitchell gave $100.00.
Well done taking on this big adventure! hope you have a blast
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kelly du Kamp gave $500.00.
What a great cause. Good luck. X
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Elizabeth Hay gave $50.00.
Well done duncan love Libby and Stu xx
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Michele McCrohan gave $100.00.
Good on you, Duncan and Katie. I hope you have an amazing time on the rally. A great cause!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kelly Curmi gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Patrick Callaghan gave $50.00.
🍀Good Luck for the fun adventure ahead... The Callaghan's
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Gregory Woodhead gave $100.00.
Well worth it!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Megan Farrell gave $100.00.
Have a great time on the rally.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Monica Sega gave $100.00.
Good luck!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kate and Sam Elliott gave $50.00.
Go you good things!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Julieann Keyser gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kelly Liverton gave $150.00.
So excited for your adventure and can’t wait to see photos. You guys are amazing and should be so proud of your achievements.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kim Selby gave $50.00.
Go Katie and Duncan! Can't wait to follow your adventures!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Anonymous gave $300.00.
Done and dusted with love
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Maree Dell gave $30.00.
Thankyou for the opportunity to donate
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kellie & Dan Arhanghelschi gave $100.00.
Go team Carradice!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Lisa Smith gave $250.00.
So proud of you two xx
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Jocelyn Bennett gave $50.00.
Go the beetle!! So not a shitbox in my eyes LOL!
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Tania Taylor gave $100.00.
Good luck Duncan and Katie, I hope your car makes it all the way to the end and you have a wonderful adventure while supporting an amazing cause.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
3 Little Pigs gave $500.00.
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Nicole Patience gave $50.00.
Have an amazing trip ❤️❤️❤️
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Chelsea Jones gave $50.00.
Wishing you all the best on your adventure for a great cause
8 months ago
Bedside Manners
Leigh Odlum gave $50.00.
Wishing you an amazing and safe adventure together. Best wishes from Leigh and Tilly xo
7 months ago
Bedside Manners
Kathy Toirkens gave $50.00.
Loved seeing you & all the other cars & participants, in Boulia. Great effort 🫶
7 months ago
Bedside Manners
Eleni Hatzis gave $100.00.
Team Sponsors
No sponsors added yet.
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.

$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.