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A little Coles Christmas cheer at the end of a tough year
Christmas came early for nearly 2000 families when they received a special gift from Coles.
A little Coles Christmas cheer at the end of a tough year
Christmas came early for nearly 2000 families when they received a special gift from Coles.
Coles Express: Rounding up support for families with cancer this Christmas
Redkite Week at Coles Express has become an incredibly dynamic, fun and engaging community fundraising initiative, raising much-needed funds for Redkite families.
Coles Express: Rounding up support for families with cancer this Christmas
Redkite Week at Coles Express has become an incredibly dynamic, fun and engaging community fundraising initiative, raising much-needed funds for Redkite families.
The impact of your support
You told us you would like to know more about the impact your support makes. In the past year, you’ve helped to…
The impact of your support
You told us you would like to know more about the impact your support makes. In the past year, you’ve helped to…
Storytelling with a difference
How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.
Storytelling with a difference
How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.
Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line
News & media Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line Team Vari finish their 23 day, 740km childhood cancer…
Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line
News & media Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line Team Vari finish their 23 day, 740km childhood cancer…
After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family
News & media After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people…
After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family
News & media After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people…
A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker
News & media A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker When a child with cancer is admitted…
A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker
News & media A day in the life of a hospital-based social worker When a child with cancer is admitted…
Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite
News & media Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite While receiving treatment at Westmead Children’s Hospital, eight-year-old Isabella…
Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite
News & media Isabella shaves her head in support of Redkite While receiving treatment at Westmead Children’s Hospital, eight-year-old Isabella…
Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line
Two mothers, who walked for 740kms and 23 days through South Australia for their daughter Natalie’s dying wish to pay it forward for others, arrived at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 23 October.
Trek for kids with cancer crosses finish line
Two mothers, who walked for 740kms and 23 days through South Australia for their daughter Natalie’s dying wish to pay it forward for others, arrived at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 23 October.
Bookworm mum raffles off best-sellers for kids with cancer
A young mother who has rediscovered her passion for reading thanks to COVID-19, is sharing her love of books to raise money for Redkite, and she’s inspired a raft of best-selling authors to help her.
Bookworm mum raffles off best-sellers for kids with cancer
A young mother who has rediscovered her passion for reading thanks to COVID-19, is sharing her love of books to raise money for Redkite, and she’s inspired a raft of best-selling authors to help her.
Border closures no barrier to childhood cancer awareness trek
Belinda and Maria had planned to walk all the way from Adelaide to Melbourne in memory of their late daughter. But when COVID-19 closed the state border, the mothers took a different path.
Border closures no barrier to childhood cancer awareness trek
Belinda and Maria had planned to walk all the way from Adelaide to Melbourne in memory of their late daughter. But when COVID-19 closed the state border, the mothers took a different path.
Crunch 4 Kids: Vinny’s Village raises over $5000 for kids with cancer
Vinny’s Village, the family ab-crunching squad from Port Augusta, raised over $5000 in the Crunch 4 Kids challenge. Redkite supported Vinny’s family after the five-month-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Crunch 4 Kids: Vinny’s Village raises over $5000 for kids with cancer
Vinny’s Village, the family ab-crunching squad from Port Augusta, raised over $5000 in the Crunch 4 Kids challenge. Redkite supported Vinny’s family after the five-month-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Childhood cancer & COVID-19 cause peak parental stress
A recent survey of parents and carers of children with cancer receiving support from leading childhood cancer support charity Redkite, found that nearly two thirds (64%) rated their stress as high – seven or more out of 10.
Childhood cancer & COVID-19 cause peak parental stress
A recent survey of parents and carers of children with cancer receiving support from leading childhood cancer support charity Redkite, found that nearly two thirds (64%) rated their stress as high – seven or more out of 10.
Crunch 4 Kids: Vinny’s Village supports families and kids with cancer
Vinny was diagnosed with cancer at two-months-old. His family is now raising funds for Redkite during Crunch 4 Kids.
Crunch 4 Kids: Vinny’s Village supports families and kids with cancer
Vinny was diagnosed with cancer at two-months-old. His family is now raising funds for Redkite during Crunch 4 Kids.
Crunch 4 Kids: Get #quarantoned for kids with cancer
Harry Cunningham, Sydney Swans midfielder, wants you to join the team that’s getting #quarantoned for kids with cancer this June.
Crunch 4 Kids: Get #quarantoned for kids with cancer
Harry Cunningham, Sydney Swans midfielder, wants you to join the team that’s getting #quarantoned for kids with cancer this June.
Cartoons give people a taste of a world with cancer and COVID-19
Powerful cartoon series draws parallels between childhood cancer and life in a global pandemic.
Cartoons give people a taste of a world with cancer and COVID-19
Powerful cartoon series draws parallels between childhood cancer and life in a global pandemic.
Coles Hot Cross Buns help provide critical support to families with cancer
Critical phone counselling for families of children with cancer during the pandemic will receive a funding boost through the sale of Coles traditional hot cross buns this Easter.
Coles Hot Cross Buns help provide critical support to families with cancer
Critical phone counselling for families of children with cancer during the pandemic will receive a funding boost through the sale of Coles traditional hot cross buns this Easter.
Stockland keeps Redkite’s family support lines open during lockdown
When COVID-19 put the country into lockdown, Stockland’s donation of laptops kept Redkite’s support lines open.
Stockland keeps Redkite’s family support lines open during lockdown
When COVID-19 put the country into lockdown, Stockland’s donation of laptops kept Redkite’s support lines open.
Trekkers to reach their peak for Redkite
Melbourne couple David and Hayley Smith-Devereux are swapping the building tops of the city for the mountain tops of the Himalayas in April for a cause that is close to their hearts.
Trekkers to reach their peak for Redkite
Melbourne couple David and Hayley Smith-Devereux are swapping the building tops of the city for the mountain tops of the Himalayas in April for a cause that is close to their hearts.
Sydney Swans star celebrates unsung hero of childhood cancer
Harry Cunningham, from the Sydney Swans, features in eBook For the Love of Bread by national children’s cancer charity Redkite.
Sydney Swans star celebrates unsung hero of childhood cancer
Harry Cunningham, from the Sydney Swans, features in eBook For the Love of Bread by national children’s cancer charity Redkite.
Chayde Tooley receives Redkite & Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship to help fulfil his dream of reaching the skies
With his Redkite and Coles 2019 Dare to Dream Scholarship, Chayde Tooley’s dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot is about to take off.
Chayde Tooley receives Redkite & Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship to help fulfil his dream of reaching the skies
With his Redkite and Coles 2019 Dare to Dream Scholarship, Chayde Tooley’s dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot is about to take off.
Christmas lights shine for children with cancer
Snow in summer, a life-sized Santa Claus on a rocking chair, and a walk-through dome full of twinkling coloured lights are just some of the hundreds of decorations making a Christmas wonderland for Melbourne residents from Sunday, 1 December.
Christmas lights shine for children with cancer
Snow in summer, a life-sized Santa Claus on a rocking chair, and a walk-through dome full of twinkling coloured lights are just some of the hundreds of decorations making a Christmas wonderland for Melbourne residents from Sunday, 1 December.
New research reveals the cost of cancer impacting Australian families
A Redkite survey reveals the hidden financial burden childhood cancer puts on families.
New research reveals the cost of cancer impacting Australian families
A Redkite survey reveals the hidden financial burden childhood cancer puts on families.
How Country Road are helping families like Kerryn’s
For 10 years, a Country Road bear has been packed in every Redkite Red Bag. Here’s just one bear’s story.
How Country Road are helping families like Kerryn’s
For 10 years, a Country Road bear has been packed in every Redkite Red Bag. Here’s just one bear’s story.
Country Road unveils a new Red Bag for families facing cancer
To celebrate 10 years of partnership, Country Road has given Redkite’s Red Bag a major makeover.
Country Road unveils a new Red Bag for families facing cancer
To celebrate 10 years of partnership, Country Road has given Redkite’s Red Bag a major makeover.
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