Challenge cancer head on!
Transform your next goal into a lifesaving one. Your next big challenge can save lives.
Make your challenge matter. Whether it’s a solo mission or a team effort, ACRF Challenge put the fun in fundraising all while backing brilliant cancer research.
From climbing Everest, going for a knitting world record, having a wellness reset challenge, or working out for 24 hours, why not transform your next challenge into a life saving one?
Our mission is to back brilliant research by giving scientists the technology and equipment they need to find new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat ALL types of cancer.
Your next big challenge can save lives. Help us reach our goal!
Are you up for the challenge?
Active
Be bold and climb Everest or do more star jumps than your mates - the ideas are endless
Creative
Paint, sculpt... knit! Whatever inspires you can inspire others to support cancer research
Go Without
Quit something you can't go without in support of those facing cancer
Wellness
Whether its a yoga or meditation, you can find a way to turn it into a fundraiser
How it works
1
Sign up to a
Challenge with ACRF
Set the bar with your challenge. Choose an option or create your own 'other' kind when you sign up!
2
Set your goal and
customise your page
Set your donation goal, your event date, and finalise the details.
3
Collect donations and
spread the word
Every dollar you raise helps fund vital cancer research. Share your page and tell everyone why you’re taking action.
“We have always wanted to do something to honour those we have lost to cancer and to help save others from its heartbreak.”
Two young Victorian brothers embarked on a monumental 100-day challenge to venture from Perth to Melbourne entirely on foot, all in the name of helping to “conquer” cancer. The dynamic duo, known as ‘the Lambros,’ not only pushed their physical limits, but set their sights on raising $100,000 for Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) to support ground-breaking cancer research into all cancer types.
The decision to undertake this lifesaving adventure stemed from the deeply personal impact cancer has had on the Lambros. Lachlan and Stefan are fuelled by a shared determination to make a tangible difference.”
“ACRF empowers scientists with crucial technology for breakthroughs in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.”
Over 17 days in October 2024, the team navigated the stunning landscapes of the Himalayas, facing both physical and mental challenges. Starting from the bustling town of Lukla (via the "World's Most Dangerous Airport"), they treked through diverse Nepalese terrain, from thick forests to high-altitude mountain paths. Staying along the way in mountain settlements like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Lobuche over the 2 week trek, they finally reached the iconic Everest Base Camp on the 3rd October 2024.
2 in 5
Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85
1 in 7
Australians will pass away from cancer before the age of 85 (1 in 6 men, 1 in 8 women).
More than
169,400
new cases of cancer are estimated to have been diagnosed in Australia in 2024.
Our top fundraisers
Check out these incredible fundraisers who made their challenge count with ACRF to support cancer research that saves lives.
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Other ways to supercharge brilliant cancer research with ACRF.
Beyond ACRF Challenge, there are countless ways to show your support for the 2 in 5 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Join us in this journey as every step brings us closer to a world without cancer.
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