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Stories from people making a difference
Get your daily dose of feel-good when you read these stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make a difference in the lives of families facing their child’s cancer.
Corporate Partnerships: BOC and Redkite
Leading gas and engineering company BOC, a subsidiary of Linde plc, was the first corporate to partner with children’s cancer support charity Redkite, back in 1998. A case study.
Corporate Partnerships: BOC and Redkite
Leading gas and engineering company BOC, a subsidiary of Linde plc, was the first corporate to partner with children’s cancer support charity Redkite, back in 1998. A case study.
2021 Dare to Dream Scholarship Winner
Samuel Ottery had always dreamed of a career in medicine, and he has just been named as the national winner of the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
2021 Dare to Dream Scholarship Winner
Samuel Ottery had always dreamed of a career in medicine, and he has just been named as the national winner of the Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship.
Bridge to Brisbane
On Sunday, 7 November 2021, almost 100 Coles team members pulled on their joggers and a Redkite singlet and took part in the 25th annual Bridge to Brisbane fun run.
Bridge to Brisbane
On Sunday, 7 November 2021, almost 100 Coles team members pulled on their joggers and a Redkite singlet and took part in the 25th annual Bridge to Brisbane fun run.
Webinar Summary: Hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine
In a recent webinar, Redkite launched their latest research which reveals why children’s cancer needs more than medicine.
Webinar Summary: Hidden health crisis – children’s cancer needs more than medicine
In a recent webinar, Redkite launched their latest research which reveals why children’s cancer needs more than medicine.
Coles Express Redkite Week is back
Copacabana student Bella Farrugia is set to be the face of national Coles Express fundraiser Redkite Week which raises much-needed funds for leading children’s cancer support charity Redkite.
Coles Express Redkite Week is back
Copacabana student Bella Farrugia is set to be the face of national Coles Express fundraiser Redkite Week which raises much-needed funds for leading children’s cancer support charity Redkite.
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every day in Australia, 3 families hear the words “your child has cancer” and their world is turned upside down. This September we shine the spotlight on children’s cancer and the impact that it has on families.
International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every day in Australia, 3 families hear the words “your child has cancer” and their world is turned upside down. This September we shine the spotlight on children’s cancer and the impact that it has on families.
Record amount raised at 2021 Swans Red Day
The annual Sydney Swans Red Day raised a record amount for families in 2021.
Record amount raised at 2021 Swans Red Day
The annual Sydney Swans Red Day raised a record amount for families in 2021.
You were there when Noelle and her family needed you most
Supporter news You were there when Noelle and her family needed you most The day when Noelle’s daughter, three-year-old Scout,…
You were there when Noelle and her family needed you most
Supporter news You were there when Noelle and her family needed you most The day when Noelle’s daughter, three-year-old Scout,…
You’re helping us improve services for families and kids with cancer
Supporter news You’re helping us improve services for families and kids with cancer We recently conducted a Family Needs Survey…
You’re helping us improve services for families and kids with cancer
Supporter news You’re helping us improve services for families and kids with cancer We recently conducted a Family Needs Survey…
You gave this young family something truly priceless
Supporter news You gave this young family something truly priceless Little Vinny came into the world happy and healthy.He was…
You gave this young family something truly priceless
Supporter news You gave this young family something truly priceless Little Vinny came into the world happy and healthy.He was…
You wrapped Nicky and her family in love
Supporter news You wrapped Nicky and her family in love Childhood cancer can be traumatic and terrifying. Thanks to you,…
You wrapped Nicky and her family in love
Supporter news You wrapped Nicky and her family in love Childhood cancer can be traumatic and terrifying. Thanks to you,…
Kathy is making the gift of a lifetime!
Supporter news Kathy is making the gift of a lifetime! When Kathy signed up for a quiz night in support…
Kathy is making the gift of a lifetime!
Supporter news Kathy is making the gift of a lifetime! When Kathy signed up for a quiz night in support…
Celebrating $40 million raised by Coles!
Since 2013, when our partnership began, the incredible commitment of Coles has enabled Redkite to continually evolve and respond to the needs of families across Australia who have been impacted by their child’s cancer.
Celebrating $40 million raised by Coles!
Since 2013, when our partnership began, the incredible commitment of Coles has enabled Redkite to continually evolve and respond to the needs of families across Australia who have been impacted by their child’s cancer.
Georgie Gardner joins Redkite Board
Redkite is delighted to welcome respected television journalist Georgie Gardner to its Board.
Georgie Gardner joins Redkite Board
Redkite is delighted to welcome respected television journalist Georgie Gardner to its Board.
MPA hosts networking breakfast to support Redkite
“Organisations that find a greater purpose beyond just delivering their mission and really engage with the community, bringing their staff on that journey, report more satisfaction, productivity and staff wellness.”
MPA hosts networking breakfast to support Redkite
“Organisations that find a greater purpose beyond just delivering their mission and really engage with the community, bringing their staff on that journey, report more satisfaction, productivity and staff wellness.”
Coles Express Redkite Week
Coles Express customers all over Australia can make a direct impact on families facing childhood cancer, with a week-long Coles Express and Redkite ‘round up’ fundraiser starting today, Monday 21 June.
Coles Express Redkite Week
Coles Express customers all over Australia can make a direct impact on families facing childhood cancer, with a week-long Coles Express and Redkite ‘round up’ fundraiser starting today, Monday 21 June.
24-hour Golf Challenge
A group of Brisbane golfing mates, led by Cricket Australia’s Lachlan Begg, are putting themselves through a gruelling 24-hour golf challenge to raise vital funds for Redkite.
24-hour Golf Challenge
A group of Brisbane golfing mates, led by Cricket Australia’s Lachlan Begg, are putting themselves through a gruelling 24-hour golf challenge to raise vital funds for Redkite.
Redkite welcomes new Chairman, Mark Rigotti
After almost 30 years of supporting Redkite, Mark now takes on the important role of Chairman of Redkite’s Board of Directors.
Redkite welcomes new Chairman, Mark Rigotti
After almost 30 years of supporting Redkite, Mark now takes on the important role of Chairman of Redkite’s Board of Directors.
Teah is rebuilding her life with the support of Redkite
Supporter news Teah is rebuilding her life with the support of Redkite At 17, and in remission from acute lymphoblastic…
Teah is rebuilding her life with the support of Redkite
Supporter news Teah is rebuilding her life with the support of Redkite At 17, and in remission from acute lymphoblastic…
Your kindness is helping families like Ava’s. Thank you!
Supporter news Your kindness is helping families like Ava’s. Thank you! When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the financial…
Your kindness is helping families like Ava’s. Thank you!
Supporter news Your kindness is helping families like Ava’s. Thank you! When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the financial…
Kleenex® partnership helps families facing childhood cancer
While stocks last, every box of Kleenex® Everyday Jumbo Tissues sold at Coles will help a family facing childhood cancer.
Kleenex® partnership helps families facing childhood cancer
While stocks last, every box of Kleenex® Everyday Jumbo Tissues sold at Coles will help a family facing childhood cancer.
Podcast – Why it’s time men talked about their feelings
In the latest episode of his podcast, Byron Cooke and his guests open up about asking for help, mental wellbeing and why there’s no time like the present for Australian men to reach out.
Podcast – Why it’s time men talked about their feelings
In the latest episode of his podcast, Byron Cooke and his guests open up about asking for help, mental wellbeing and why there’s no time like the present for Australian men to reach out.
Interview with Claire Masula, Redkite’s Senior Social Worker
During her career as a social worker, Claire found it was her work with young people, children and their families that was making her heart light up.
Interview with Claire Masula, Redkite’s Senior Social Worker
During her career as a social worker, Claire found it was her work with young people, children and their families that was making her heart light up.
D2D20: Meet two of the winners
Last year, Miranda, from the Gold Coast and Lara, from Dural, were two of just eight young Australians to be awarded a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream scholarship.
D2D20: Meet two of the winners
Last year, Miranda, from the Gold Coast and Lara, from Dural, were two of just eight young Australians to be awarded a Redkite and Coles Dare to Dream scholarship.
Mum and Dad inspired to go Dry in July in support of Redkite
Kate and James Rule were inspired to take part in Dry July in support of Redkite’s programs for young people facing cancer.
Mum and Dad inspired to go Dry in July in support of Redkite
Kate and James Rule were inspired to take part in Dry July in support of Redkite’s programs for young people facing cancer.
Thanks to you, Dads are even better together
When Karl’s seven-year-old son Richie was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, he struggled to talk about how he was feeling.
Thanks to you, Dads are even better together
When Karl’s seven-year-old son Richie was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer, he struggled to talk about how he was feeling.
Your beautiful acts of kindness helped Hugh and his family
Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.
Your beautiful acts of kindness helped Hugh and his family
Cancer seems like a lifetime ago for 10-year-old Hugh and his family. But his mum, Tess, still has the Red Bag that provided her with essentials when he was diagnosed.
Childhood cancer comes at a great cost
When eight-year-old Abdullah was diagnosed with leukaemia, his mum Reema dropped everything to be by his side in hospital.
Childhood cancer comes at a great cost
When eight-year-old Abdullah was diagnosed with leukaemia, his mum Reema dropped everything to be by his side in hospital.
In 2020, you helped kids get through the double threats of cancer and covid
You may remember bubbly six-year-old Hailey we told you about before Christmas.
In 2020, you helped kids get through the double threats of cancer and covid
You may remember bubbly six-year-old Hailey we told you about before Christmas.
Time to get crunching!
It’s Crunch time! When you participate in Crunch4Kids, your family and friends will sit up and take notice.
Time to get crunching!
It’s Crunch time! When you participate in Crunch4Kids, your family and friends will sit up and take notice.
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
Supporter news After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people lives….
After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family
Supporter news After months apart, Leah and Hailey are reunited with their family The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people lives….
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.
Cancer gives Kyle, twice diagnosed with disease, a reason to run
Twice diagnosed with cancer, Kyle takes on the 4x4x48 Challenge this September to raise funds for Redkite.
Cancer gives Kyle, twice diagnosed with disease, a reason to run
Twice diagnosed with cancer, Kyle takes on the 4x4x48 Challenge this September to raise funds for Redkite.
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.
Grand effort from Coles North Lakes raises much-needed funds for kids with cancer
The team at Coles North Lakes in Queensland crushed their fundraising goal and raised $1127 in Redkite’s Crunch 4 Kids with Cancer.
Grand effort from Coles North Lakes raises much-needed funds for kids with cancer
The team at Coles North Lakes in Queensland crushed their fundraising goal and raised $1127 in Redkite’s Crunch 4 Kids with Cancer.
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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