Goal $5,500

The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2021
$6,902
Raised
125%
Our Story …

We are really happy to announce that we're taking part in Mystery Box Rally in 2021 (POSTPONED FROM 2020)!! Mystery Box Rally is one of the largest community lead fundraising events for the Cancer Council in Australia having raised over $4.5 million in the last 9 years. This rally will have us driving a car that is 25 years or older along outback roads. 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 $5,500 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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4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Belinda Ellis gave $50.00.
Let's get this party started!!!
4 years ago
Thank you!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Cawtig gave $50.00.
Go grooters
4 years ago
Thanks Cawthorne's love your work!!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Willy’s Wash n Wax gave $50.00.
Good luck on your goal and have a ball!
4 years ago
Thanks Scotty & Skye - you legends! Can't wait :)
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Jennifer Cox gave $50.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Jen & Rusty!! mwah love you guys.
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Jacqui Ellis gave $20.00.
Good luck x
4 years ago
Thx Jacqui Jade xxxx
4 years ago
Our favourite daughter ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
<p>Tony (Bondi) and myself Belinda (Bindi) picked up our Mystery Box chariot from Bundaberg (aptly named The Bundy Wagon) before we even received our acceptance email. Now the hard work begins as you can see from the pics the car needed to be put back together before we transported it back to Brissie to begin prep for the MBR. Luckily we had 8 months to complete the car.</p>
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Sam Cale gave $20.00.
Good luck
4 years ago
Thanks Sam for your donation - Cancer Council thanks u!!! And so do we :)
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
John Chinn gave $100.00.
Good luck - you might need it if Tony is driving. Don't forget to put a Bailey logo underneath car as well
4 years ago
Haha - Tony is banned from driving he's on his "L's"!! Thanks for your donation greatly appreciated.
4 years ago
I’ll put the sticker under the bonnet not under the car ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Dani Delalic gave $50.00.
Good work Tony & Belinda ❤️
4 years ago
Mwah thank you Dani and Joe - we are grateful to have wonderful friends supporting our cause ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Judy Horn gave $50.00.
Good luck have fun love Mum
4 years ago
Thank you Mum ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Sandra Whitmore gave $200.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Ron and Sandra great catching up with you ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Mal & Bev Hume gave $50.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Aunty Bev and Uncle Mal ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Judy Horn gave $50.00.
Some more to help you good luck bindi
4 years ago
Thanks Mum for your extra donation :)
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Graham Broome gave $100.00.
Good Luck and have fun!
4 years ago
Thank you Graham and Lauren!!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Werner Co Australia Pty Ltd gave $1,890.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Wernerco/Bailey Ladders for your generous sponsorship. Greatly appreciated.
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
NAOMI BOWDEN gave $200.00.
4 years ago
Thank you Naomi - that's awesome!!!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Ben Loveday gave $250.00.
All the best to "The Grooters" for taking on the challenge towards this wonderful cause.
4 years ago
Thanks Ben and Jenny, Lachlan & Cooper!!!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Carl Behm gave $100.00.
Enjoy the adventure
4 years ago
Thanks Carl, Phuong & Jessica ??. Looking forward to it!!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Dale Licence gave $200.00.
Good luck Herb & Bindi
4 years ago
Thanks Dale (.)(.) :)
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Melanie Crank gave $50.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Mel & Cranky Pete ???
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Gary Malcolm gave $100.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Gary & Ru - that's awesome ??
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Steven Ellis gave $100.00.
You’re going to have so much fun!! Looking forward to hearing all about it xx
4 years ago
Thanks Steve, Nat and girls - we cant wait and don’t worry there will be lots of photos and videos ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Trevor Cornes gave $100.00.
4 years ago
Thanks for your kind donation Trevor and Elise xxxx
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Leesa & Scott Meares gave $50.00.
Good luck guys! Have a blast!
4 years ago
Thanks Leesa, Scotty & Miss Ruby - love you guys ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Derrick & Kim Rankmore gave $150.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Derrick and Kim for your fabulous donation ?
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Total Parts Plus gave $390.00.
4 years ago
Thanks Jeff (Total Parts Plus) for your sponsorship - and your support to the Cancer Council!!
4 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Luan Crombie gave $100.00.
Have fun my friends XXX
4 years ago
Thank you lovely - really appreciate your support. We need some fun in our life ATM!!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
<p>Its been 4 months since our last update - Wow hasn't the time flown by!!! So much has happened not just in our personal lives but to everyone. We hope you are all keeping well and safe in these challenging times.</p><p></p><p>A little update from MBR is that due to COVID-19 the MBR2020 has been postponed until October 2020 at this stage - they will re-evaluate the situation in July. Fingers crossed we can still proceed this year as we have been so looking forward to it. Alternatively they will push the rally back to August 2021. So that gives Tony a couple more months to complete the car.</p><p></p><p>Anyway Tony's been a busy beaver getting the car to the stage its at at the moment. With some help from friends and family its starting to look like it should - its finally got some paint on; we've just got the engine back after a little rebuild (Tony can't wait to fire that up). Most of the electrical work is done.</p><p></p><p>Still a bit of work to do on the tailgate, doors, guards and bonnet!! Not to mention the interior. Should have some new wheels and tyres next week too :) Stay tuned!!!!</p>
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Andrew Cope gave $50.00.
Great cause guys and you get to have some fun at the same time.
3 years ago
Thank you Copes - greatly appreciated!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Linda Nneka Okonkwo gave $200.00.
Congratulations to the GROUP on the funds raised thus far! I would like to wish everyone a fun time and all the best as you champion your talents to make in impact for such a noble cause! Keep on being awesome & go Grooters!
3 years ago
Thanks Nneka for your fantastic donation!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Peter Ogilvy gave $50.00.
3 years ago
Thanks Pete you're a champ!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Martyn Temple gave $50.00.
Here's the money stop naggin me
3 years ago
Thanks Marty - I will now stop nagging you ;) No sincerely thank you really appreciate your donation!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Brittany James gave $20.00.
Happy Birthday Belinda!!
3 years ago
Thank you so much Brittany!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Petra Hanatschek gave $20.00.
Great cause and happy birthday! ???
3 years ago
Thank you Petra - really appreciate your donation :)
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
CiCi Gu gave $20.00.
Happy birthday beautiful Belinda!
3 years ago
Thanks Guster hope your little family is well ?
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Megan Muggleton gave $100.00.
3 years ago
Thanks Magilla really appreciate your donation ?
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Penny Kirk gave $50.00.
Happy Birthday and a cause close to my heart. ?
3 years ago
Thank you Penny your donation is sincerely appreciated - unfortunately Cancer affects too many people Love Bindi
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Belinda Ellis gave $55.00.
Thanks everyone for my FB Birthday Wishes :)
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Belinda Ellis gave $21.00.
Birthday Challenge #2 - $210 donated from beautiful friends for my birthday - so I'm donating equivalent to 10% = $21. Love Bindi
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Phil Andronicos gave $50.00.
Have a great time - Phil & Tania
3 years ago
Thanks Tania & Phil for your fabulous donation!!!
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
<p>Wow 2020 is a wrap - Thanks COVID!! We were a little quiet in the last half of the year as the MBR2020 was postponed until 2021 - so we'll hopefully hit the road 31st July this year (depends on bloody COVID).</p><p></p><p>Anyway the fundraising part of the Mystery Box Rally doesn't stop and we still have a little way to go to hit our revised required target of $5500 - but exceeding that target would be amazing as Cancer Research needs as much funds as possible. I'll be looking to do some raffles and other activities to raise some more funds so hopefully that'll interest the people who haven't yet made a donation. No amount is too small - if you can only afford a few dollars it all adds up.</p><p></p><p>The MBR Chariot was finished and regoed in September and we've put some miles on her to test her out on the open road. Road trips included weekend out to Yelarbon, weekend up to Woodgate and a run with the HKTG Qld Club to Crows Nest!!! We've got the swag camping down pat! Just need to make some modifications to the wagon to safely stow our stuff for the Road Trip and put the roof rack on for some more storage (jerry cans &amp; spare).</p><p></p><p>Here are some pics from our road trips :)</p>
3 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Arrow Transport Repairs Pty Ltd gave $500.00.
Good luck guys from Arrow Transport Repairs Pty Ltd
3 years ago
Thank you so much Sharon and Graham for your amazing donation on behalf of Arrow Transport Repairs!! We really appreciate your support for Cancer Research ??
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Lisa Soo gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thank so much Lisa & James for your donation!!! Greatly appreciated :)
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Maria Batchelor gave $100.00.
Great cause guys. Xx
2 years ago
Thanks Maria & Len - greatly appreciate your support and donation :) ​​​​​​​
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Jacqui Ellis gave $146.00.
Good luck with the rally Mum and dad! xx
2 years ago
Thank you Jacqui we appreciate your support in our fundraising - you are my favourite daughter ?Mum
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Dean Kelly gave $100.00.
Good cause guys, have fun hopefully Covid restrictions don't strike again.
2 years ago
Thanks Dean your support is greatly appreciated ?
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Marie Madgwick gave $50.00.
such a good cause. well done. xx
2 years ago
Thank you Marie - we really appreciate your support in our fundraising for cancer research ?
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Derrick Rankmore gave $100.00.
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Anonymous gave $50.00.
Be safe your crazy nutters !
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Tims TV and Cabling gave $100.00.
Good on you guys, safe travels.
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Fiona Cloke gave $100.00.
Have fun!
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Len Batchelor gave $100.00.
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Kerry Rothery gave $200.00.
Need to see what Tony is eearing
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Judy Horn gave $50.00.
Dying to see Tony in his outfit
2 years ago
The Grooters (Only Grey at the Roots)
Andrea Munoz gave $50.00.
:)
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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.