Goal $7,000

Just have'n "A Ball"

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2021
$10,136
Raised
145%
Our Story …

My name is Mark Dellar, in 2019 approximately one month after my 25th birthday I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was not aware at the time but, testicular cancer is unfortunately quite common and affects many teens and young men aged between 15 and 35 years. I’m a quick-witted kind of bloke and never been known as a sad sack, I kept the doctors on their toes with never-ending upbeat puns about my unfortunate situation. I have undergone a radical inguinal orchiectomy (I got a nut cut out), I was lucky enough to have been diagnosed early and avoided needing to go through chemotherapy or radiation therapy. I am still having tests every 6 months to make sure things aren’t on the rocks. Since then my wife and I have had a beautiful 8 months old girl, and we both have to be on the ball to look after her!

My father Steve and I have applied and been accepted to participate in the Mystery Box Rally. We applied for the 2020 rally but it was cancelled due to COVID-19. We were put on the stand by list for the 2021 rally, we received a call from Mystery Box on Monday the 10th of May letting us know that some of the teams have had to pull out.

So now the challenge is to raise $3,500 and more by the end of July. We have already paid our nomination fees and are doing the final things to the car to be ready to go.

About the Just have’n “A BALL” team;

Steven and Mark are a father and son team that love old cars and Just haven “A BALL” When one of Steve’s sons Mark was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer they decided to NUT out a plan to enter the rally. They will be restoring an old HQ Holden a full NUT and bolt restoration for the rally. Steve has restored a few cars in the past and Mark knows that he can get a bit TESTIE. Steve will have to reach into his FULL BAG of tricks to get the car finished in time. Mark is a glass half full sort of bloke, he’s no sad SACK so he will be right there working with him to get it finished in time.

This rally will have us driving a car that is 25 years or older along outback. We will do approximately 2,500kms in 5 days! We set off from Rockhampton & return

back to Rockhampton 5 days later, each day in between is a mystery, we have no idea where we will be headed until the morning of! In order for us to participate we need to raise $3,500 and every dollar raised goes to the Cancer Council! We would very much appreciate it if you could donate to the cause & help us on our journey!

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Teams will drive their own 25+ year old cars along a mystery route in this unique 5-day challenge, all in the name of cancer research. The route is a loop starting and finishing at the same location, but all the other details are kept under wraps, only given to the teams each morning.

The rally is not a race – it’s a fun, colourful, unpredictable adventure with participants travelling at their own pace in smaller groups. Vehicles often break down but “we never leave anyone behind” and each night is spent camping beneath the stars and celebrating the day’s achievements. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity to see Australia’s vast and beautiful countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends.

Since it’s inception the rally has been the largest fundraiser for the Cancer Council nationally."

raised: $305,257
target: $1,200,000
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2 years ago
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Mark Dellar gave $10.00.
Just to get the ball rolling....
2 years ago
Tar mate
2 years ago
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Matthew Firth gave $30.00.
I think you guys are awesome for do this and cant wait to hear about the adventure you have, lets hope you do a good resto and dont lose anymore NUTS along the way.
2 years ago
Thanks mate??
2 years ago
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Sean Ruberto gave $10.00.
You got this in the BAG mate.
2 years ago
Thanks mate, its guna be a good 1 ?
2 years ago
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Sherri Schulz gave $50.00.
Hope you have a ball
2 years ago
Thank you
2 years ago
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Calyn Mechanical Repairs gave $50.00.
Have a BALL
2 years ago
Thanks guys
2 years ago
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Doug and Rosie Dickens gave $100.00.
Great Idea , enjoyed your story, we hope you have a BALL
2 years ago
Thanks alot guys
2 years ago
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Toni Moulds gave $50.00.
Have a great time boys, we’re sure you’ll have lots of stories to share when you get home. Love Toni and Dazza
2 years ago
Thanks guys
2 years ago
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Brett & Shannon Knapman gave $50.00.
Good luck guys, I’m sure you will have a BALL!? It’s a great cause you are raising money for!
2 years ago
Thanks heaps mate
2 years ago
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Kim Willard gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thanks mate
2 years ago
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Annette Hatton gave $50.00.
Good job guys and great cause. Can’t wait for the stories that are going to be coming back with you. You are going to have a ball. Make sure you double check all nuts before leaving each stop and don’t leave or lose any on the way round . Netti ?
2 years ago
Haha thanks alot mate
2 years ago
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Clem Craven gave $50.00.
Take no prisoners!
2 years ago
Thanks mate
2 years ago
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Titmarsh Abrasive Blasting gave $500.00.
2 years ago
Bloody legend, thanks adam and kelly means alot ?
2 years ago
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Rachel Hancock gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thanks mate
2 years ago
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R and T King gave $50.00.
Have a ball fella's. Safe travels. Russell and Theresa King
2 years ago
Thanks rusty and theresa
2 years ago
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TOTAL LUBRICANTS gave $200.00.
2 years ago
Thanks joel top job ?
2 years ago
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Lachlan Clanfield gave $50.00.
Have fun fellas?
2 years ago
Thanks old mate guna be sick ?
2 years ago
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Julie Bansgrove gave $50.00.
To keep the ball rolling here's $50.
2 years ago
Thr ball will roll on,thanks Julie
2 years ago
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Patrick Donovan gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Thanks alot mate (ps. Good email address ??)
2 years ago
Thanks vegen burger, nice email ??
2 years ago
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Kim Star gave $300.00.
From X crew Mac North
2 years ago
Thanks kimothy your a star mate and all of x crew, you guys are awesome ?
2 years ago
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Tiffany Bolger gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Thanks tiff ??
2 years ago
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Ronald Stephens gave $200.00.
Good luck Guys, have a ball. Ron & JeanetteRon
2 years ago
Thanks heaps guys ??
2 years ago
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Sam Sauer gave $20.00.
2 years ago
Thanks sam?
2 years ago
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Joe Cavanagh gave $100.00.
Having fun with the build? Then enjoy the rally ?
2 years ago
Thanks joe bloody legend
2 years ago
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Jason Munday gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Good on you jason, bloody legend ??
2 years ago
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Joanne Bolger gave $100.00.
Go you good thing
2 years ago
Thanks mate ??
2 years ago
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James Ryan gave $50.00.
Jimmy the Flu was ere
2 years ago
Good on you there scoop dont go to close to the edge ?
2 years ago
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Samantha Darke gave $50.00.
Wouldn’t be a true Dellar bio without a few pun’s and doing something you both love for a great cause. I’m sure use will have the best time, keep everyone entertained. Luke and Sam.
2 years ago
Thanks darkie have fun with the little one mate
2 years ago
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Aurizon Bluff Coal Ops gave $181.00.
Proceeds from: 1 x Money Board 2 x Gold Coin donation BBQ's
2 years ago
Thank you so much guys this is awesome ???
2 years ago
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Sean McCarthy gave $50.00.
Awesome mate!! Car looks cool as too
2 years ago
Thanks mate its all comeing together ????
2 years ago
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Precise Truck Centre gave $500.00.
Have a Ball - let us know where you're stopping in Mackay :)
2 years ago
Thanks so much guys, this is awesome, we will for sure let you know ?
2 years ago
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Aurizon Bluff Coal Ops gave $179.00.
Hi Guys, Thanks for the visit. Proceeds for another money board and sausage sizzle gold coin donation.
2 years ago
Thanks so much guys great effort
2 years ago
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Andrew Wornum gave $50.00.
Nice work Team Dellar. The dreaded “C” word doesn’t discriminate and has taken to many good people. Let’s dig deep and donate to help those in need.
2 years ago
Thanks mate hopefully we will hear the "c" word less than we do at work
2 years ago
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$1,160.00 was received
Offline Funds
2 years ago
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Chris Hand gave $100.00.
Rip in fellas, what a trip it will be!!! Just remember to pack the old doughnut cushion for Mark so he doesn't damage the one he has left ??
2 years ago
Haha thanks handle bloody legend will do
2 years ago
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CFMEU QLD gave $1,000.00.
Good Luck from the CFMEU Blackwater No.1 Lodge !!!
2 years ago
Thanks so much guys legends
2 years ago
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Barry Jackson gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thanks mate ??
2 years ago
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Justin Russell gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Good on ya juz 10 ?
2 years ago
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Mackie’s Cleaning gave $500.00.
Well done guys. Hope you have an absolute blast. Great cause to help. Like they say every bit helps.? Can’t wait to hear all the stories from your trip.
2 years ago
Thanks heaps michelle means alot mate ??
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $200.00.
From the Blackwater Bingo Crew
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $500.00.
From raffles sold at Jellinbah
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Anonymous gave $335.00.
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Anonymous gave $210.00.
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $1,096.55.
From raffles, sausage sizzle and donations.
2 years ago
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$500.00 was received
Offline funds
2 years ago
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Aurizon Bluff Coal Ops gave $151.20.
Money Board & Sausage Sizzle. Good luck guys, stay safe and have a "Ball".
2 years ago
Thank you so much guys we really appreciate it
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $278.05.
Money boxes
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $430.00.
Donation
2 years ago
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Sally Dellar gave $95.00.
Money from Tupperware Fundraiser
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The Impact, Outcomes & Charity

Mystery Box Rally is a dedicated fundraising event for cancer research with funds going to Cancer Council.

Cancer Council is one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia. We conduct and fund research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey.

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.

$41 million over the past 13 years has been raised by Box Rallies to date, supporting ground-breaking projects such as:

  • A research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers.
  • A research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal.
  • A research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

These projects wouldn’t be possible without your support.