2 years ago
Logan Hilton gave $20.00.
Great cause Gents, good luck.
Goal
$7,500
Fundraising for Cancer Council
$10,931
Raised
146%
Our Story …
We're taking part in the Shitbox Rally Spring 2023 driving our shitbox from Port Douglas to Adelaide in October.
Why give up a reliable car for a Shitbox and drive more than 3000km on dusty roads camping in a moderately reliable $1,500 vehicle?
Rather than be bystanders and watch things happen to loved ones, we have decided to do something about it.
Both of our lives have been impacted by family, friends and loved ones who have suffered through Cancer, so taking part in this rally enables us to:
- Help save people we don’t even know the agony, pain & despair that cancer presents.
- Be a participant in the game of life & help.
- Contribute to something bigger than ourselves and give back
- Contribute towards the greater good of humanity
While we have set a modest fundraising goal of $25,000 for the rally, the real motivation is to honour those loved friends and family who have passed due to Cancer or have benefited from the funding into research that has enabled more and more cancers to be treated and managed so life is preserved.
Ben is doing this to honour his wife (Lori) who is currently in remission after undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and surgery in 2019 for breast cancer (ad about her journey here https://theinappropriategiftco.com/blogs/making-life-fun-again/tagged/the-c-word). Ben wants to do what he can to help others who are going through their own cancer journey whether that be treatment or supporting those who are.
Craig is doing to this to honour and pay respect to the lives of two much loved work colleagues
- Colin Bruce – Brain Cancer (Royal and SunAlliance/ Deposit Power) GO MAGPIES!
- Frank Zlendich – Pancreatic Cancer (QBE) GO DOGS!
Both of these blokes had growing family’s. They never got to see their children graduate from primary school, their first day of high school, their graduation, their fist job and even their first partners. The list goes on. . . .
They left behind devoted partners who they loved dearly & a wide net of mates who would fall on a sword for them and a distraught family.
I wish they were still here ☹
Not to mention, a very close friend of mine, Nick Bohm who lost his mum to Pancreatic Cancer very recently after a very very short illness – As a mark of respect to mothers all round the world who are no longer with us.
PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY
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.
PS _ We are on the search for the SHITTEST SHITBOX that will do justice to the SHITBOX Rally name
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
The Gumbys Feed
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2 years ago
Nick Bohm gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Hannah McNeill gave $20.00.
Best of luck, hope you make it to the finish line :)
1 year ago
Alex Phadell gave $50.00.
Love what you guys are doing!
Keep up the great work.
God bless you, your loved ones and those in need.
Be my broker
1 year ago
Hua Harvey Wang gave $100.00.
Your guys are great to challenge to achieve the unthinkable, as well as to fund cancer research. Good Luck.
1 year ago
Five Dock Finance gave $200.00.
Great cause, good luck gents
1 year ago
Anonymous gave $50.00.
1 year ago
First Rate Finance Brokers gave $200.00.
Great cause. Don't get lost out there!
1 year ago
Sunil Roy gave $1,000.00.
All the best for a great cause. Thank you Craig for making me a part. much blessings.
1 year ago
MICHAEL PERKINS gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Link Finance Group gave $200.00.
Well done on supporting a great cause and all the best with the drive through Australia. Should be an awesome adventure!
1 year ago
Allan Ozbey gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Nicole Millard gave $100.00.
Love this Craig and the Gumbys team. GO GUMBYS!! Nic x
1 year ago
Luke Xie gave $25.00.
Good on you Craig, all the best
1 year ago
Ardent Capital Group gave $200.00.
Good luck with the drive!
1 year ago
Anthony Zveglic gave $100.00.
Craig you awesome, thanks for bringing light to this horrible disease that impacts so many people. Stay safe on the road & I hope the Ford makes it intact !
1 year ago
Adam Solano gave $50.00.
Gold! Well done Craig. Drive safe.
1 year ago
James Manoe gave $100.00.
Love this! Good luck Craig!
1 year ago
Ownit Finance gave $50.00.
Hey Craig,
All the best with the rally.
At least you have a little "old fashioned luxury" with the LTD.
Enjoy.
From Glen and the team from Ownit Finance.
1 year ago
Julie Hemmons gave $100.00.
Great cause Craig, good luck with the vehicle.
1 year ago
Elsie Li of Succefin gave $100.00.
Go Go Craig!
1 year ago
Adam Buckley gave $100.00.
good work great cause
1 year ago
Wealth Grow Home Loans gave $100.00.
Good luck Craig
1 year ago
SKF Finance gave $100.00.
Great cause, Good Luck Craig! Drive safe.
1 year ago
Belinda Lewis gave $100.00.
what an adventure this will be! and for an amazing cause.... all the best for your cross-country drive, from Bel at Golden Eggs
1 year ago
Simon Johnson gave $100.00.
Good luck Craig & Ben with the fundraising for such an important cause (all affected by cancer past & present). Hope the beast, a 1987 Ford LTD makes it to the finish for you guys, will be a smooth ride over the corrugation's, especially those on the Birdsville Track !!
1 year ago
Hero Finance Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
Good luck with that car.
1 year ago
Yolla Nohra gave $50.00.
All the best with your Rally Craig.
1 year ago
Cristy Valentine gave $100.00.
The Valentines wish that car all the best!! Love your effort Craig, good luck & thank you
1 year ago
Mick Ward gave $20.00.
Good cause mate. Enjoy the trip.
1 year ago
Thanks so much Micka for your awesome donation .... maybe you'll do it next year??
1 year ago
Damien and Cherie Cousemacker gave $20.00.
Good Luck Ben
1 year ago
Thanks so much Damien and Cherie for your fantastic donation very much appreciated :) ..... see you at KUVX!!
1 year ago
Michael Nguyen gave $100.00.
Craig - almost time to dust off your fur coat and break out the python walking cane. You'll be cruising up Port Douglas in style - good luck!!
1 year ago
Millard Capital P/L gave $200.00.
Craig, you are worth your weight (and more!!) in GOLD. Keep doing what you're doing because the world needs more people like you in it doing so!!! Nic Millard xxx
1 year ago
Jeremy Zabat gave $100.00.
The 1987 Ford LTD is a beauty... treat her well and drive safe Craig!
1 year ago
Charbel Nohra gave $500.00.
Great cause Craig & well done!
The car looks like an absolute beast so will suit you perfectly... just need a pair of aviators and cigar while cruising it + an Aussie flag for that front Antenna :D
1 year ago
Mate, you are a bloody champion. . . Thank you for your generous donation. . . The cigar and captains hat may be order of the day. . . Aviators are FOR SURE!!!! Will keep you updated. . . :)
1 year ago
Mate, you are a bloody champion. . . Thank you for your generous donation. . . The cigar and captains hat may be order of the day. . . Aviators are FOR SURE!!!! Will keep you updated. . . :)
1 year ago
The Gumbys
<p>G’Day and Thanks, You have kindly contributed towards Ben and my efforts to raise much needed funds towards the Cancer Council. As you already know, we are completing the Shitbox Rally where we are to drive a car worth no more than $1500 from Port Douglas to Adelaide on the 13th October – Yup - under 30 days. . . We didn’t have a car in our possession until the weekend & she got delivered to me. . . . . Looks pretty right 😊 Took here for a brief “shakedown” as we need to have it in Port Douglas VERY VERY SOON ( we missed the shipping of the car so we have to drive it (28 hours driving ☹ Less than ideal) Seats are like lounge chairs – and electric as well (top tech from 1987!) Engine is reliable and strong aside from the air conditioning not work and the electric windows don’t work I thought this is a dream car. . . .All was going good until ☹ See that red light – that’s a brake failure light – YUP you guessed it the brakes lost all pressure and I ended up with NO BRAKES 😊 Managed to hobble home and start trouble shooting. . . . For someone who has NEVER been a mechanic I managed to find the problem Yup – the rear passenger disc brake calliper seal is leaking. . . A reasonably easy fix. . . If you can purchase a part that is almost 40 years old ☹</p><p></p><p>We were temporarily off the road waiting for the part to be delivered on Tuesday . . . . In the meantime did the most important thing STICKERS More updates to come. . . . . . . . . Regards PS –If you know someone who can get the electric windows working as a donationORCan get our air conditioning working as a donation would appreciate the connection. . . . </p>
1 year ago
Oracle Home Loans gave $300.00.
So much to say about Craig but as it's such a worthy cause we will follow the 'if you cant say anything nice....' motto.
All the best guys
1 year ago
Thanks you Mate - Very kind . . . . Not saying anything about me I mean. . .
Appreciate the support very much. . .
1 year ago
Lisa Paquin gave $50.00.
Awesome Craig! Good luck both of you!
1 year ago
Thank you Lisa - Very kind indeed. . . . Will make sure i keep you updated with the progress.
1 year ago
Thank you Lisa - Very kind indeed. . . . Will make sure i keep you updated with the progress.
1 year ago
Thank you Lisa - Very kind indeed. . . . Will make sure i keep you updated with the progress.
1 year ago
Thank you Lisa - Very kind indeed. . . . Will make sure i keep you updated with the progress.
1 year ago
Dean Frith gave $200.00.
Good luck Craig!
1 year ago
Meropi Papadopoulos gave $200.00.
Go you good things! Looking forward to seeing you at the finish line in Adelaide!
1 year ago
Rhys McGhee gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Lynda Powe gave $50.00.
Great thing you are doing for such a wonderful cause!
1 year ago
Barry Phegan gave $200.00.
1 year ago
Brian Smith gave $100.00.
One hell of a ride there Craig.... 🚗
All the best !!
1 year ago
Produce To Perfection gave $500.00.
Wishing you all the Best! Love The Molinaro’s
1 year ago
Maria Turano gave $50.00.
Great work guys !
1 year ago
Monique & Buiron Moraro gave $100.00.
Good luck Ben & Craig!!
1 year ago
paul russell gave $100.00.
1 year ago
Jo and Sam Pfafflin gave $100.00.
Go get ‘Em big fella - drive like you stole it
1 year ago
The Lending Circle gave $100.00.
Good Luck!!
1 year ago
Darren Cocks gave $200.00.
All the best Craig, you’ll need it:)
1 year ago
Emma Salaman gave $50.00.
Fantastic adventure and for such a great cause. Good luck and stay safe!
1 year ago
Nicole O'malley gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Rachel Cutler gave $50.00.
Inappropriate Gift follower - all the best!
1 year ago
Anne-Marie Pickard gave $25.00.
All the best Craig and the rest f the Gumbys. Looking forward to lots of photos. I've had friends who have done this before and said it was a great laugh and for such a good cause. I doubt there is a person today whose lives haven't been touched by the Big C. I lost my lovely Dad a number of years ago and have a friend going through Chemo at present. Lots of photos please so we can see how you are going.
1 year ago
Michael Ralph gave $251.00.
The extra $1 so I can be above any cu#t who donates $250.
1 year ago
Greg Crellin gave $50.00.
Safe travels guys. Enjoy the adventure. Would love to one of these one day. Have lost both of my Parents to Cancer. My Father in December 1990 to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and my Mum in 2003 to Brain Cancer.
1 year ago
Coghlan Sydney Pty Ltd gave $2,300.00.
Hope the car makes it all the way! Safe journey. Fantastic cause.
1 year ago
Emma Perrin gave $50.00.
I lost my Mum Shaz to cancer and she would have loved the name shitbox rally! All the best 💥
1 year ago
Anonymous gave $200.00.
Keep that Shitbox rolling to the Finish Line ;)
Moleman!
1 year ago
David Smith gave $100.00.
Awesome work you blokes
1 year ago
Mike and Jen Forrest gave $350.00.
A pair of absolute legends spreading the love in the night LTD
1 year ago
Rob Mills gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Michelle Stahmer gave $100.00.
Awesome effort guys & all for a wonderful cause. Many memories to share and laugh about in years to come!
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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.
$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.
