8 months ago
Anonymous gave $500.00.
Goal
$12,000
Fundraising for Cancer Council
$10,253
Raised
85%
Our Story …
I am doing this for mum, Rosemary Freya Shepherd (nee Verrall) who passed away on August 24th last year SIX DAYS after her diagnosis with pancreatic cancer.
This beautiful soul, who left us too soon a few weeks before her 78th birthday, went from having a misdiagnosed stomach ulcer to pancreatic cancer to dead in less than a week.
Her shockingly fast death, left a distraught husband of 47 years, George, and two sons, Paris and Lawson, who are still grappling with losing her, her joy for life, her indomitable spirit, and her famous ANZAC biscuits!
Help us make a small dent in trying to find a way to prevent and treat this evil and lethal cancer which is almost always a swift death sentence.
Dad and I will be driving our shitboxes (Aussie slang for crappy, cheap, old cars that cost less than 1000 USD!) from Port Douglas to Adelaide a journey of over 3000 kilometres. That is about the same as from London to Istanbul across the harsh landscape of Australia.
Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 13th 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 2023 Spring rally target set at $2,000,000 plus.
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.
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:
$2,450,559
target:
$2,000,000
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8 months ago
Helen Parker gave $100.00.
Good luck Paris! Love from The Parkers x
8 months ago
Anonymous gave $100.00.
Go well!
8 months ago
Keven Parker gave $300.00.
8 months ago
Paul Coffey gave $200.00.
Wishing you all the best mate in memory of a very special lady. Best of luck on the journey from Paul and Joanne.
8 months ago
David Burch gave $100.00.
Paris you are a great son. In memory of Rosemary.
8 months ago
Wesley Gee gave $100.00.
Cheer Paris, time to kick cancer in the arse.
Hope to see you in 2024.
8 months ago
Venus Lam gave $200.00.
Hugs xoxo thinking of Rose and her lovely smile.
8 months ago
Veronika Zhukova gave $200.00.
Enjoy the trip
8 months ago
Christos Manolis gave $100.00.
This is for Rosemary, but also for George & Paris & Lawson. Hugs to all xxx Christos
8 months ago
Sahil Kaul gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Nuno Cruz gave $100.00.
Your parents are stars and deserve this great idea! Hope you make it through to Darwin :)
8 months ago
saurav jain gave $500.00.
All the best Paris and George!
8 months ago
Charin Singh gave $30.00.
Best of luck to the Sheppards!
8 months ago
Citywire gave $980.91.
8 months ago
Simon Allanson gave $200.00.
8 months ago
Chris Delahunt gave $200.00.
Good luck.
8 months ago
Sharmini Tambou gave $50.00.
What a lovely gesture and way to remember your mum ! Lots of love to you Paris, your dad George and brother Lawson! From, Sharm & David
8 months ago
george ball gave $225.00.
We wish you luck Paris and father George
A incredible cause and make and with your determination I am sure you will be successful
George and Roberta
8 months ago
Pamela Thompson gave $100.00.
Godspeed Paris and George and your chosen shitbox.
In memory of dear Rosemary.
Love Pam and Simon
8 months ago
Alan Morris gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Christian Hartmann gave $100.00.
To memories, adventures and R&D. Have a great ride, Spepherd boys! Love and hugs, Carolina and Chrissi
8 months ago
Phil Larrs gave $100.00.
Good luck Paris. I hope you and your Dad have a great time.
8 months ago
Natalie Istering gave $50.00.
Cheering for you Team Shepherd xxx
8 months ago
Rani Kaur gave $100.00.
I’m inspired by how you’ve translated your grief and pain into a cause to help others. Thank you and God bless
8 months ago
Anonymous gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Vivek Gopalakrishnan gave $100.00.
What a beautiful way to commemorate your mother’s memory… wishing you & your Dad a wonderful journey across Australia!
Cheers!
Vivek
8 months ago
Adrian M gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Damaris NARVAEZ gave $50.00.
This is a beautiful initiative in honor to Rosemary's memory ❤️
8 months ago
James Roland gave $50.00.
Good luck Paris. Sounds like a great memory to make. Sending my best
8 months ago
Louise Alverson gave $200.00.
Enjoy this whacky adventure! Cross country outback was uncomfortable enough in the very decent greyhound buses back in my 20s hahah. Hope the car makes it to the end! Sending love and hugs of support x
8 months ago
Battsetseg Yondongombo gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Cassie Wong gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Diogo Silva gave $111.00.
Love it
8 months ago
Maya Javier gave $50.00.
All the best Paris! You're doing this for a good cause. I hope you have a fabulous time with Dad! Mum will always be remembered.
8 months ago
Karman Wu gave $100.00.
God bless for your father's long life. It becomes his life mission now.
Please take care and I am sure your mom will look after you and father up in the heaven.
God blessed,
Karman
8 months ago
Egbert PLUGGE gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Arthur Josephson gave $400.00.
Incredible you are doing this together, you both have massive balls. Best wishes!
8 months ago
Andrew Cover gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Don Weinland gave $100.00.
This is a great cause. Hope you and your Dad have an excellent time. Much love, Don
8 months ago
Evy Theunis gave $25.00.
8 months ago
Yokaze Ito gave $100.00.
7 months ago
Joseph Taheny gave $50.00.
Go father and son!
7 months ago
Matthew Pech gave $100.00.
7 months ago
Joanne Wells gave $100.00.
Good luck Paris!! Seriously good luck given the distance and vehicles you’re in!!
7 months ago
Dominic Ward gave $50.00.
Best of luck Paris!
7 months ago
James Phillipps gave $100.00.
Good luck Paris, sounds a cool experience and is a great cause.
7 months ago
Mary Dumont gave $50.00.
All the best in your fun raising journey. Take care and have a safe trip.
Love and regards
Maryanne.
7 months ago
Sabrina Dumont gave $100.00.
You got this 💪🏽 Good luck Shepherd boys! Rosie will be travelling with you boys in spirit, keeping you safe as you chug along! See you at the finish line! ❤️ Sabrina!
7 months ago
Trevor Morris gave $20.00.
7 months ago
Anonymous gave $500.00.
Good luck with this meaningful charity event!
7 months ago
Margareta Brook gave $1,000.00.
Good luck with your journey. Stay safe on the roads.
Cheers
David & Nell
7 months ago
Evergreen Plumbing Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
6 months ago
Venky Inky Pinky Ponkey Donkey gave $100.00.
Go Paris go.....
6 months ago
Mohamed El Mongy gave $60.00.
A purple car you ride,
With Rosemary by your side,
Journey, love's sweet tide.
6 months ago
Fiona Chan gave $100.00.
I am sure your mom will be so proud of you! Good luck with the journey!
6 months ago
Anonymous gave $50.00.
6 months ago
Clarkson Executive gave $100.00.
Well done Paris, I’m sure your mom would be very proud of you for doing this.
6 months ago
Rohit Sathe gave $51.00.
God speed and Enjoy the time together gents!
6 months ago
Dave Noble gave $50.00.
Nice to meet you this morning, George and Paris. Good luck with the journey, may the Nordic Gods be with you! - Freya's Dad
6 months ago
Alex Pang gave $50.00.
6 months ago
Janne Todd gave $50.00.
Good luck & have fun during the rally - Rosemary would have!!!
Jill Rogers & Janne Todd
6 months ago
Nga Luc gave $50.00.
Great work George & Paris!
6 months ago
Melanie Mitchell gave $100.00.
Safe travels Paris & George. In memory of Rosemary. xx
6 months ago
Dan Russell gave $50.00.
Happy shitboxing Paris!
6 months ago
Amy Verrall gave $50.00.
Such a great adventure for a fantastic cause x
6 months ago
Alina Stefan gave $100.00.
Good work, Paris. Aidan, Karan & Alina (and Gray)
6 months ago
Jason Zanini gave $150.00.
Well done Paris, George & Freya. From Jason, Ciu & Olivia.
6 months ago
Laura Mercurio gave $100.00.
What a great adventure!!! Well done George & Paris can’t wait to hear about the journey. Rosemary will be so proud & with you every turn at the wheel
6 months ago
Jess & Darren Southam gave $100.00.
Good on you for doing this!
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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.
