Goal $4,000

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Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2025
$6,350
Raised
159%
Our Story …

We are super excited to announce that we're taking part in the Mystery Box Rally in 2025!!

Mystery Box Rally is one of the largest community-led fundraising events for Cancer Council in Australia having raised over $8 million in the last 12 years. This rally will have us driving a 2WD car that is 25 years or older along outback roads.

We will do approximately 2,500kms in 5 days. We set off from Broken Hill & return to Broken Hill 5 days later, each day in between is a mystery, we have no idea where we will be headed until just before departure the next morning.

For us to participate we need to raise $4,000 but we aim to blast well past that. Every dollar raised goes to Cancer Council. We would very much appreciate it if you could donate to the cause & help us on our journey as we honour the lives of our fathers Paul & Frank who both lost their lives to Cancer in 2022.

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Here's what I'm doing …

Mystery Box Rally is a 5-day challenge like no other. Participants drive 25+ year old cars along a mystery route, 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.

raised: $1,247,851
target: $1,500,000
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1 year ago
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Matthew Goldsmith gave $50.00.
1 year ago
Thank you so much for maling the first donation Matt, we really appreciate it. Looking forwars to rallying with you :)
1 year ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
1 year ago
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Anna Bonham gave $100.00.
Good luck Kat & Ash!
1 year ago
Thank you so much for the thoughtful donation Anna, we really appreciate it. We look forward to keeping you updated on all things Mystery Box Rally! :)
1 year ago
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Margaret Gourlay gave $50.00.
Good luck with it. What a blast 👍🚗
1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind donation Margaret, Ash and I really appreciate it. We will keep you posted on our adventures! :)
1 year ago
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George Hitchens gave $50.00.
What a brilliant cause, nobody is untouched by cancer. Good on you both. Send it!
1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind donation George, we really appreciate it. We look forward to keeping you updated on the rally adventures and will definitely be taking a camera for some awesome scenery shots of outback Australia:)
1 year ago
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Blue Chip Consultants Pty Ltd gave $200.00.
Such a great cause you're supporting and in memory of 2 fantastic humans. Please reach out if you need any additional support, we're happy to help.
1 year ago
Thank you so much for the thoughtful donation, we really appreciate it. We will definitely reach out if there's any other support needed. Thank you fpr sharing the posts and getting the word out there too. We will keep you posted on our rally adventures! :)
1 year ago
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Catherine Young (Wizid) gave $200.00.
Good luck Kat and Ash!
1 year ago
Thank you so much for the generous donation Catherine. Ash and I are very grateful and we really appreciate it. We look forward to providing updates of the rally adventures along the way. Stay tuned :)
1 year ago
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Sandy Mittermaier gave $50.00.
Have fun guys, stay safe and keep me posted. Big sis thinkin of yas xo Sandy
1 year ago
Thank you so much for your kind dontation. Its much appreciated. We will keep you posted of our rally journey :)
1 year ago
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duncan strang gave $100.00.
Let's kick cancer
1 year ago
Thanks Duncan for your thoughtful donation, we very much appreciate it! Looking forward to updating you on our rally journey!
1 year ago
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Rosemary Mittermaier gave $1,000.00.
Go KatAshtrophy.
1 year ago
Thank you so much mum for the extremely generous donation. This helped us get to our mid-way point and the next steps for the rally. This made our day and we really truly appreciate it! We'll keep you updated on our rally travels and when we get reception, we'll call you from some of the places we'll be visiting in the outback :)
1 year ago
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Linda Marks gave $50.00.
Glenn and I lost our fathers during the first year we were together, so we know the lost. Such a great cause, wishing you all the best in your adventures. Go team!
1 year ago
Thank you aunty Linda and uncle Glenn for the kind donation. We truly appreciate it. None of us are untouched by cancer. It is such a horrendous disease. Helping to fund life saving research is one step closer to finding a cure or helping prolong the life of others who may be touched by cancer. We'll keep you posted on our rally adventures :)
1 year ago
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Juliana Riotto gave $50.00.
Good luck Kat and Ash, and what a great cause to support 👏
11 months ago
Thank you Jules for the kind donation. Appreciate your support. We'll keep you posted on our journey :)
1 year ago
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David Russell gave $100.00.
A great cause and all the very best.
11 months ago
Thank you so much David for your generous donation. Its much appreciated. Thank you.
11 months ago
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Rosa Malgioglio gave $50.00.
11 months ago
Thank you Rosa for your kind donation. We will be sure to keep you posted on our travels! =)
11 months ago
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Yoga G gave $100.00.
This is a great cause that unfortunately has affected many of us, sounds a like a great adventure too. Have fun and can't wait to hear the stories
11 months ago
Thank you Yoga G for your generosity, its much appreciated. It all is too common and most people have been impacted in some way, shape or form. Here's to helping research and making people more aware. We will be sure to keep you updated of our fun rally travels. :)
11 months ago
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Chris A gave $50.00.
Great cause, all the best with the rally Kat & Ash!
11 months ago
Thank you Chris for your kind donation to a good cause, we appreciate it. We'll be sure to keep you posted on the rally journey that's ahead! =)
10 months ago
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Jeremy Hann gave $100.00.
8 months ago
Thank you Jeremy for your generous donation, its greatly appreciated.
9 months ago
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Calum Russell gave $100.00.
Wishing you all the best with your fundraising and the rally!
8 months ago
Thank you Calum! We're extremely grateful for your support and generous donation
9 months ago
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Automotive Advocates gave $100.00.
Doing it in a Toyota is the only way. Go get em!
8 months ago
Totally!! The only way!! :) Thank you so much Matt for your generous support and donation, we're deeply grateful. Stay tuned on updates throughout the rally on how our little camry travels throughout the rally 😀
8 months ago
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Nadine Powell gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Thank you Nadine and Giles for your kind donation and your ongoing support, it means a lot ❤️
8 months ago
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Louise Clover gave $20.00.
Have a great drive!
8 months ago
Thank Lou for your support and thoughtful donation, it truly means a lot. Stay tuned on updates throughout the rally on how we are travelling 😀
8 months ago
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Muzz & Mich Phillips gave $50.00.
The Phillips clan wishes you all the best!!
8 months ago
Thanks heaps Muzz, Mich and the rest of the Phillips clan for your best wishes, support and generous donation, it's greatly appreciated.
8 months ago
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Chris Roberts gave $80.00.
8 months ago
We're truly grateful for your support snd kind donation Chris, thank you so much.
8 months ago
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Leanne Reardon gave $50.00.
Good luck team!!
8 months ago
Thank you Leanne! Your donation and support is very much appreciated. We'll make sure to be on the lookout during our outback travels for the next offroad camping trip for the club 😉
8 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
8 months ago
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Matthew Steinbergs gave $30.00.
Best of luck Ash and Kat!
8 months ago
Thank you Matthew for your kind donation and support, its greatly valued.
8 months ago
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Aileen Miniken gave $100.00.
Best of luck for your journey. A worthy cause and a job well done. Have fun. Love Mum & John.
8 months ago
Thank you mum and John for your thoughtful donation and ongoing support to this worthwhile cause, we deeply appreciate it. ❤️
8 months ago
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Andrea Vander Reyden gave $50.00.
Go Camry, go!
8 months ago
Thank you Andrea, we're truly thankful for your kind donation and support - Go Camry!!!
8 months ago
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Paul Stahlberg gave $100.00.
8 months ago
We're extremely appreciative of your kind-hearted donation. Thank you so much for your support Paul.
8 months ago
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Andrew Kearns gave $50.00.
8 months ago
Thank you Andrew for your charitable donation, it means a lot.
8 months ago
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Jennifer Manna gave $10.00.
Safe happy journey great cause. Only on an old pension but will donate $10.00 cause every dollar counts. Proud of you both Jennni and Vic Manna from WA.
8 months ago
Thank you so much Jenni & Vic for your kind donation, every bit counts, no matter the amount, we truly appreciate it. ❤️
8 months ago
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Aaron Boujean gave $50.00.
Good luck guys
8 months ago
We're incredibly thankful for your generous donation Aaron, it truly means a lot. Thank you.
8 months ago
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KC & Dukes Docking gave $100.00.
Looking awesome, well done guys! Good luck with all the planning and prep :-)
8 months ago
Thank you KC & Dukes Docking. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. We are super excited and cant wait for the journey to begin 😊
8 months ago
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Pam Mulready gave $60.00.
Here’s to busted cars, big laughs, and beating cancer one dusty mile at a time. Go smash it!
8 months ago
Thank you Pam! Definitely take it one mile at a time! Thank you for your generous support and thoughtful donation, it means a lot 💙
8 months ago
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Sarah Papadimitriou gave $30.00.
Go Katash!!
8 months ago
Thank you so much Sarah for your thoughtful donation and support. Its very much appreciated. Will keep you posted on our travels 😊
8 months ago
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Mittermaier Constructions gave $500.00.
Go KASH
8 months ago
Thank you Mittermaier Constructions for your extremely generous donation. This has helped us reach just over the $4k mark! #legend! Thanks for your ongoing support, we truly appreciate it. #goteamkash! #MittermaierConstructionsRock 🤘
8 months ago
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Dianne La Sala gave $10.00.
Good luck!
8 months ago
Thank you Dianne for your kind donation and support. Its much appreciated :)
7 months ago
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Louise G gave $100.00.
So proud of you both!! I cannot wait to hear the stories and supporting photos! Kick Cancer to the dirt! Xo
7 months ago
Thank you Lou for your generosity and your ongoing support, its very much appreciated! We will definitely be keeping everyone up to date on our journey via social media, including our Insta page - ashandkats_excellent_adventure and fb. Looking very much forward to the rally and continuing to support this cause. ❤️🚗
6 months ago
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David Capuana gave $30.00.
Katashtrophy - that's brilliant! Wishing you a safe and fun-filled ride!!
6 months ago
Thank you David for your kind donation, its much appreciated.
6 months ago
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Belinda Davies gave $100.00.
This looks so fun! I can't wait to watch all the adventures and see where the journey takes you. Best of luck and safe travels you two, what a great way to raise money for an important cause
6 months ago
Thank you Bel for your generous donation, its extremely appreciated! We will definitely be posting updates of the journey for you to check out how we're travelling. Keep you posted! 😊
6 months ago
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Siva Kulasingam gave $50.00.
All the best! Looks like heaps of fun
6 months ago
Thank you Siva for your thoughtful donation, your support means a lot.
6 months ago
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Penny Williamson gave $50.00.
Enjoy the ride Kat!!!! Cheers Penny
6 months ago
Thank you Penny for your kind contribution, it means a great deal and is very much appreciated. Thank you.
6 months ago
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Emma McDonald gave $100.00.
Wishing you all the best or the rally Kat & Ash! I know that you will have the best time and I can't wait to follow you on the journey. Cheers, Em
6 months ago
Thank you Em for your generosity and support, its greatly appreciated! We are very much looking forward to it and cant wait to share our journey with everyone. We'll keep you posted on our travels via Insta 😊
6 months ago
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Jessica Mittermaier gave $50.00.
Hope you both have a great time! Safe travels! 💚
6 months ago
Thank you Jess for your kind donation, it means a lot. We definitely will take caution and will also have a lot of fun along the way 😁
6 months ago
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Daniel Rotstein gave $100.00.
6 months ago
Thank you so much Daniel for your kind donation, it's very much appreciated.
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
hi Ash, Thank you so much for sharing your story with us today. It was incredibly moving and a powerful reminder of why this cause is so important. We are proud to stand behind you and Kat as you honour Frank and Paul, and we will be cheering you on throughout this journey. Appreciate you sharing the donation link — every bit counts, and it’s inspiring to see the impact you are creating.
6 months ago
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Cassandra van Maanen gave $50.00.
Not long to go now. Best of luck KATASHTROPHY- Love your work! X
6 months ago
Thanks so much Cassie for your thoughtful donation and kind words. Definitely not long now! Keep you posted of our travels on Insta! ❤️
6 months ago
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Matthew Mcgowan gave $100.00.
6 months ago
Thank you so much Matthew for your support and donation, it means a lot.
6 months ago
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Jessica Deagan gave $150.00.
From the McCasker family and your Taskforce little anxious chihuahua, Jess xx much love and proud of you guys!!!
6 months ago
Thank you so much Jess for your generosity and your supportive and kind words, it truly means a lot. ❤️
6 months ago
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Ria McIntyre gave $250.00.
Hi Kat & Ash, What you are doing is incredibly special and will give someone else with this horrible disease a chance at life. It affects us all directly. Hope you have a fabulous time and enjoy every minute of it - there's a dinner with your names on it to come. Love Ria & Simon xx
5 months ago
Thank you so much Ria for your extremely generous contribution, it means a lot. We hope you are doing ok and we are very much looking forward to seeing you. Take care ❤️
6 months ago
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Laura Minahan gave $50.00.
Well done Kat and ash! Such an amazing cause and effort! Wishing you all the best!
5 months ago
Thank you so much Laura for your kind donation and thoughtful words, its very much appreciated.
6 months ago
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Taskforce Australia gave $890.00.
5 months ago
Thank you to the team at Taskforce for your ongoing support and generous contribution to this worthy cause. Team KatAstrophy appreciates it tremendously and appreciates you all. We look forward to sharing our stories and extra photos of the Rally. Thank you so much for your continued encouragement, it means a lot.
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
So proud of you both for doing this! Well done. Kathy and Baz
5 months ago
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Connie Pike gave $100.00.
Congratulations Kat and Ash! What an incredible adventure you are having and for such a wonderful cause. You should be super proud. I have loved seeing all your photos and cant wait to hear all about it when you get back. Take care xx
5 months ago
Thank you so much Connie for your thoughtful donation. We definitely had a ball, all in memory of loved ones while raising awareness of cancer council research. Thank you for your support, its much appreciated.
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Fundraising - Our Impact

Founded in 2009, Box Rallies has raised well over $50 million for cancer research with our chosen beneficiary being Cancer Council.

We are proud to be the funder of national cancer research projects after the Australian Government. These enormous funds raised go towards vital cancer research projects.

Thanks to the community funds raised such as Mystery Box Rally we can fund world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.

  • $55+ million raised since 2010
  • 100% of fundraising goes directly to Cancer Council
  • 76 cancer research programs funded to date

Click here to find out more about the cancer research we fund.