Goal $4,000

Lost But Loving it

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2025
$17,240
Raised
431%
Our Story …

Meet Peter and Andrew: Two mates who've clearly lost the plot and decided that driving a geriatric car through the outback is a brilliant idea! We're about to embark on the Mystery Shitbox Rally 2025 covering nearly 2,500 kms in five days, piloting a vehicle that's older than most TikTok users and held together hope and optimism.

Why? Because apparently, we enjoy the thrill of wondering if our car will make it to the next town or become a permanent outback sculpture. Between us, in terms of mechanical knowledge we have the basics covered but in a car built last century and driving 100’s of kms across unsealed roads anything could happen in the middle of nowhere. This is going to go brilliantly!

But here's the real reason we're doing this: Cancer's touched too many people we care about, and if we can raise a heap of money for the Cancer Council by sweating buckets in a dodgy old car, then sign us up! Plus, there's something beautifully mad about not knowing where we're headed each morning – kind of like life, but with more red dust and questionable engine noises. Help us turn our potential automotive disaster into a triumph for cancer research! Every dollar you donate goes straight to the Cancer Council and increases the chances we'll have enough karma to make it back to Broken Hill in one piece.

Sponsor our madness – it's tax-deductible and you'll get regular updates of our inevitable mishaps!

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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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11 months ago
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Kim Hawkins Vestibular gave $100.00.
Nice one Pete. An adventure for a very worthy cause!
7 months ago
Kim thank you so much again for your kind and generous support.. Best Pete x
9 months ago
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Oztech Intelligent Systems Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
9 months ago
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Peter Reid gave $500.00.
Aussie Motor Group www.aussiemotorgrp.com.au
9 months ago
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peter Reid gave $500.00.
Independent Living Specialists www.ilsau.com.au
8 months ago
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Helen Finlay gave $100.00.
Great cause! All the best on your adventure.
7 months ago
Helen once again thanks so much for your kind and generous support.. Best Pete x
8 months ago
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Cathy Jamieson gave $50.00.
Hope you enjoy the experience!
8 months ago
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Belrose Supa Pharmacy Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
7 months ago
Brends thank so much buddy your a good man, appreciate your support, cheers Pete
8 months ago
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Philip Copeland gave $50.00.
Have a great trip!
7 months ago
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Bridge Private Wealth Pty Ltd gave $100.00.
Goodluck to you and Peter thanks Andrrew, and looking forward to seeing some updates in August. My Father is managing his own battle with Cancer at the moment and the Cancer Council does such great work. Regards, Joel & Jess at Bridge Private Wealth.
7 months ago
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Anthony Clifford gave $200.00.
7 months ago
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Cardinal Asset Services gave $100.00.
Fielda Byrne Aaaannndrrreeewww!
7 months ago
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Peter Nicholson gave $100.00.
Great cause! Best of luck.
7 months ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
Wishing you a great drive and hoping it’s a good gearbox!!
7 months ago
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Bram den Hartog gave $200.00.
7 months ago
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Mal Caesar gave $200.00.
7 months ago
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Fisher Insurance gave $200.00.
Good luck!
7 months ago
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Freya Reid gave $200.00.
From your lover
7 months ago
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Jann Reid gave $500.00.
Wishing you a happy save drive for a wonderful cause love Mum
7 months ago
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Alexia Sporidis gave $20.00.
7 months ago
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Mark Velayuthen gave $50.00.
Sounds an amazing experience Byrney! I'm sure the mechanics will be kept very busy!
7 months ago
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Angela Byrne gave $100.00.
7 months ago
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Bob Gulliver gave $200.00.
7 months ago
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Brendan Wright gave $100.00.
Good luck Andrew. What a fantastic adventure you'll have all while supporting an charity.
7 months ago
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Matt Sharpe gave $200.00.
Proud to support you both on this epic journey for such an important cause. In honour of those we’ve lost and with hope for the future — thank you for driving change with heart, humour, and purpose. Go well and stay safe out there! Matty
7 months ago
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Lorna Perret gave $100.00.
Great idea Rather you than me ! Love Lorna and O
6 months ago
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Deborah Driussi gave $200.00.
6 months ago
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Carol Hamer Smith gave $200.00.
Have a great adventure Ands and Peter. All the best from Cal and Kin in Bhutan.
6 months ago
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Brock Gilligan gave $500.00.
Might need a hands-free kit for that year model Ford. Good Luck
6 months ago
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Ivan Vernot gave $100.00.
Awesome. Happy Trails! Have Fun. Stay Safe.
6 months ago
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Wayne Garland gave $200.00.
Nice work.
6 months ago
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Alan Grevler gave $200.00.
Great idea, wonderful initiative and I am sure you will be just fine (but can you please pay my account before you leave)
6 months ago
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Trent Wheeler gave $100.00.
Well done gents on a great cause. Hopefully your sh….t box gets you back to Sydney. Good luck
6 months ago
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Andy MacGregor gave $100.00.
That looks like a comfortable car.....not an old banger!! Luxury all the way.
6 months ago
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Rui Lopes gave $200.00.
Good luck Andrew and Peter, Looks like a lot of fun and all in the name of a great cause. (I suggest to not look like a silver cab in the outback....maybe a hot pink spray and some fluffy dice to get into the spirit)
6 months ago
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Steve Durham gave $50.00.
Great cause mate, well done
6 months ago
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HyVista Corporation Pty Ltd gave $1,000.00.
Good luck AB, enjoy the adventure !
6 months ago
Hi Peter, thanks so much for your very generous donation. Really appreciate it. Hope you and the family are well.
6 months ago
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Devansh Kalra gave $50.00.
Good Luck Andrew!
6 months ago
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Mark Quisumbing gave $50.00.
We will cure cancer but don't get lost in whoop whoop! Have fun!
6 months ago
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Grant Schmidt gave $500.00.
6 months ago
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Sam Kennard gave $500.00.
Perfect thing for the Tesla! 😂 🔥
6 months ago
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Gary Sowerbutts gave $50.00.
Good luck, this will be an amazing experience!
6 months ago
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Deb Bulgin gave $50.00.
Amazing Pete! Thank you, such a privilege to support this great cause, you are a legend x
6 months ago
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Paul Koopman gave $100.00.
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
6 months ago
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Sam Gannon gave $500.00.
Great work Andrew!
6 months ago
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Timo Blake gave $100.00.
6 months ago
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Merryn Byrne gave $200.00.
Good luck on your adventure to the great unknown. We’re so proud of you for taking on this challenge and can’t wait to follow your journey. Go smash it (not literally)!!!
6 months ago
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Matt Newsom-Smith gave $50.00.
Go Andrew (and Peter), great cause and enjoy the adventure!
6 months ago
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Tom Sangster gave $100.00.
Good luck Andrew. Hopefully the Fairlane makes it back with you both in it.
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $50.00.
Get some oil & grog you’ll need it
6 months ago
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Scott Campbell gave $100.00.
Sounds like fun mate - & a good cause. First beer is on you when we catch up!!
6 months ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
Always knew you'd eventually end up asking me to pay for your retirement trip. At least it's 5 days of not paying bloody pickleball.
6 months ago
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Stephen Richardson gave $200.00.
Well done Peter and enjoy the rally
6 months ago
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Richard Stacker gave $500.00.
Good luck lads, great cause and enjoy the adventure
6 months ago
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Steve Dammerer gave $100.00.
Great cause Steve Dammerer
6 months ago
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James Rickward gave $200.00.
A very good cause Pete. Hope you have a great trip. Look forward to hearing about the adventure.
6 months ago
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Matthew Bulkeley gave $100.00.
6 months ago
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David Griffin gave $100.00.
6 months ago
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Toby Andrew Withers gave $200.00.
go you good thing
6 months ago
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Ann Folbigg gave $100.00.
6 months ago
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Lisa Gray gave $100.00.
When in doubt power out! Have fun boys. Watch out for puddles 😜😜
6 months ago
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Rosemary Spanner gave $100.00.
Have a wonderful time, a great cause Be safe behind that wheel 💕💕
6 months ago
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jen rounds gave $70.00.
have fun and stay safe xx
6 months ago
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Alexandra Tiffin gave $200.00.
Your goin’ HOOOONIN’
6 months ago
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Mel Ferguson gave $100.00.
Pedal to the metal…nice one lads…hooning for a good cause…go well. Cheers Mel
6 months ago
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Holt Hardy gave $100.00.
Petrol fumes into cancer research. Great cause. Enjoy.
6 months ago
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Kim McWilliam gave $100.00.
That looks like a blast, have fun!
6 months ago
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Rob Hunt gave $500.00.
Have fun Pete, enjoy!
6 months ago
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Paul Walter gave $100.00.
Good on ya Pete!
5 months ago
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Anna Mandalis gave $100.00.
Ya crazy kids, take care out there and have a whole heap of fun. Congrats on raising money for a very worthy cause xx
5 months ago
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Neil Gray gave $50.00.
Good luck Pete! Hope the Shitbox is not as shit as everyone else’s shitbox!
5 months ago
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Nicolas Laurent gave $50.00.
Go for it ! Putting some cash aside to get my own shitbox car in couple of years!
5 months ago
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John Carolan gave $500.00.
Well done Andrew and Peter. Great cause and looks like a shitload of fun.
5 months ago
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YCM gave $100.00.
Love this, please document the whole thing!!
5 months ago
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PETER TOOHEY gave $200.00.
Best of luck. Pete Toohey
5 months ago
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Simon Dodd gave $100.00.
Good luck guys- sounds like you may need! Well done for supporting such a worthy cause - look forward to hearing all about the adventure!
5 months ago
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Josh Emerson gave $200.00.
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
5 months ago
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Anonymous gave $1,000.00.
All the best mate.
5 months ago
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Independent Living Specialists gave $500.00.
Peter - Well done and a great cause - don't get lost ! The ILS Team
5 months ago
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Mal McDonald gave $100.00.
Such a great cause, safe travels.
5 months ago
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Matthew Morgan gave $50.00.
Well done Peter great cause.
5 months ago
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Jason Won gave $150.00.
Pete, What a great cause! I hope the wheels hold up and you don't end up stranded! Jason Won
5 months ago
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Kathy Bryla gave $50.00.
Go Pete enjoy that outback adventure!!
5 months ago
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On The Job Plumbing gave $200.00.
5 months ago
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Sarah Wells gave $150.00.
Good luck guys !
5 months ago
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Sarah-Louise Higgins gave $100.00.
Well done 😊
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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.