Hey! You know me (Laurie), and you know Nat - we're going to be raising $5k for cancer research by doing the Shitbox Rally in Winter of 2026.
Why are we called the Peppercats? I don't know! Might have something to do with our mate Jules' cat, which always sneezed.
What's the Shitbox Rally? I'm glad you asked!
We are starting in Mildura, and over seven days, driving across good roads, shit roads, dirt tracks and desert, to get to the top end of Australia - straight through the middle! We stop off at Hawker, Mungerannie, Bedourie, McKinlay, Karumba, Chillagoe, and ending up at a small town outside Townsville.
And we're doing it all in a yet-to-be purchased shitbox - a car worth less than $1.5k.
Why am I telling you about it? Because we're not just doing it for fun (though it will be). We are doing it to raise money to fight cancer.
We are trying to raise $5k to go to the Cancer Council to fund vital cancer research.
Any bit you could donate would really help us - big or small. It's all tax deductable, and the more you donate, the more you can request logos, or pictures, or alterations to our car!
Peppercats are fundraising for Cancer Council
They're doing what!?
Shitbox Rally is a 7-day challenge like no other. Participants drive cars worth no more than $1,500 through some of Australia's most stunning (and often rugged) landscapes, all in support of cancer research. It's not a race — it's a challenge and more importantly, a celebration of the power of community.
Yes, the cars break down, and yes, there are plenty of unexpected twists along the way, but that's all part of the fun.
The rally is designed to be a colourful and unpredictable experience, where teams travel in small groups, helping each other along the way.
And when the day's drive ends, we gather around the campfire, share stories, and reflect on the day's achievements.
This event brings together people who have been impacted by cancer in different ways — whether it's through their own battles or through loved ones. Together we'll make memories that last a lifetime while supporting the fight against cancer.
Donate NowEvery rally. Every dollar.
Directly to Cancer Council.
Box Rallies is the largest funder of cancer research in Australia — outside of the government. Every dollar supports Cancer Council.
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Leading development of a novel epigenetic test to more accurately determine tumour risk — particularly for tumours misclassified by current clinical tools.
Developed innovative x-ray hardware under $0.5M that produces MRI-quality images and captures 3D scans during live treatment delivery.
Targeting pancreatic cancer via anti-fibrotic NID2 therapy combined with Gemcitabine/Abraxane chemotherapy to stratify and improve treatment outcomes.
Exploring genomics to identify high-risk patients earlier and guide development of new therapeutic strategies — improving survival chances.
Advanced pre-clinical evaluation of sphingosine kinase 1-targeting agents as a therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia.
Advancing CAR-T cell therapy for extracranial solid paediatric cancers.
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Harnessing epigenetics for early detection of residual and recurrent breast cancer through advanced liquid biopsy testing.
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A new targeted therapy for resistant HER2-positive breast cancers.
