Bravery Box - Rewards for Kids with Cancer

15/10/2026

💛 250 TOYS. SO MUCH LOVE. SO MANY SMILES. 💛

A HUGE thank you to Aspley Hypermarket and every single person who donated a toy to their incredible toy drive throughout September, Childhood Cancer Month! 🎗️🧸

We are absolutely blown away by your generosity and the mountain of toys collected for Bravery Box. Every single toy represents a little bit of joy, a moment of excitement and a reminder to children and teenagers navigating cancer treatment that their community cares about them. 💛

For a child spending far too much of their childhood in hospital, something as simple as a new toy can make a difficult day a little brighter. These donations will help us bring smiles, create special moments and remind families that they are not alone on this journey.

A very special thank you to Bart Mellish MP and the Bracken Ridge lionsclub for getting behind this wonderful initiative as well. Your support and commitment to our community mean so much to us! 🥰

Aspley Hypermarket, your continued support of Bravery Box is truly incredible. We are so grateful to have you standing alongside us and helping us make a difference in the lives of children and families facing childhood cancer.

And to everyone who donated, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your kindness means more than you will ever know. 💛

Together, we are bringing a little more happiness to children who are facing far too much.

With heartfelt thanks and so much gratitude,
💛 The Bravery Box family 💛

26/09/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fan! 💎

Jenny Maguire

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

10/09/2026

🎗️ EVERY CHILD DESERVES A BETTER TOMORROW. 💛

When we hear the words childhood cancer, it’s easy to think of cancer as one disease.

But childhood cancer is not just one cancer. There are many different types — leukemia, brain and CNS tumours, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, sarcomas and others — each bringing its own challenges, treatments and uncertainties.

Behind every statistic is a child.
A child with a favourite colour.
A child who loves dinosaurs, sport, music, gaming or dancing.
A child with dreams for what they want to be when they grow up.
A child who should be worrying about school, friends and birthdays — not scans, needles, chemotherapy and hospital stays. 💔

And behind every child is a family navigating a journey they never expected to take.

At Bravery Box, we believe that while treatment is focused on fighting the cancer, we must never forget the child experiencing it.

That’s why we provide little moments of joy along the way — rewards, experiences, gift cards, toys and simply letting children and teenagers know:

We see you.
We hear you.
We’re cheering for you.
And you are so much more than your diagnosis. 💜

Childhood cancer research has come a long way, but there is still so much more to do.

🎗️ More research.
🎗️ Better treatments.
🎗️ Fewer long-term effects.
🎗️ More children surviving and thriving.
🎗️ More tomorrows.

Because every number represents a child.

And every child deserves the chance to grow up and live all the ordinary, messy, wonderful moments that cancer can threaten to take away.

💛 This Childhood Cancer Month, help us keep the focus where it belongs — on the children.

17/08/2026

A huge thank you to Dave Crowther and the entire Ride for Jayne crew. ❤️🏍️

I just wanted to share some incredible news — $2,280 was donated to Bravery Box on Saturday and with the $1,000 donation from Roger’s Pools, and $1000 from Nulla contracting that brings the total raised to an amazing $4,280 because of Ride for Jayne this year.

Dave, you are such an inspiration. To take the devastating loss of your beautiful sister Jayne and turn that heartbreak into something so incredibly positive — creating a way to honour her memory while giving back to the community and supporting families through Bravery Box — is truly extraordinary.

Jayne’s legacy is making a difference in the lives of children and families who are facing some of the toughest days imaginable.

Thank you for choosing Bravery Box, for believing in what we do, and for turning grief into generosity, kindness and hope.

$4,280 will make a real difference. ❤️

Thank you, Dave, and to everyone involved in Ride for Jayne. Jayne would be so incredibly proud. 🩷🏍️✨

05/08/2026

Firstly, what an incredible achievement by Myah. Raising $22,500 while going through cancer treatment herself is nothing short of inspiring, and she should be immensely proud of the difference she is making for other children and families. I wish her every happiness and continued good health.

It is, however, deeply disappointing to see no acknowledgement of Bravery Box and the programme we established more than two decades ago. Bravery Box began providing toys, activities and rewards to children undergoing cancer treatment in 2005 at the Royal Children’s Hospital, continued through the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, and at the Queensland Children’s hospital today. Since becoming a registered charity in 2019, we have continued this work under a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the hospital.

This isn’t about ownership of kindness—there is always room for more people to support children with cancer. It is about recognising the years of dedication, advocacy and volunteer work that have built and sustained this programme for so many families. To see that history overlooked is incredibly disheartening.

It is also a shame that, despite Bravery Box consistently supporting the Foundation over many years through generous financial donations during the annual telethon, the same support and recognition has not been extended in return.

We will continue doing what we have always done—showing up for children with cancer and their families, because that has always been, and will always be, our focus.

04/08/2026

No one chooses this journey. 💛

The words “be strong” are often spoken with love, but when your child has just been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re deep in the middle of treatment, strength can feel impossible.

Some days, you won’t be okay.
Some days, your child won’t smile.
Some days, the weight of it all will feel like more than you can carry.

And that’s okay.

At Bravery Box, we don’t expect you to be strong every single day. We simply want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone.

Whether it’s a reward from Bravery Box that brings a smile during treatment, a gift card for a teenager who just needs something that’s theirs, practical support for your family, or simply someone who will sit, listen, cry with you, or remind you that what you’re feeling is completely normal—we’re here.

There is no judgement.
No expectation.
No need to pretend you’re okay.

Just people who care, who understand, and who will walk beside you through the hardest days.

To every child fighting cancer, every sibling, every parent, grandparent and loved one carrying the unimaginable—you are seen, you are loved, and you have a community standing with you.

💛 If today is hard, let us help carry a little of the weight.

Bravery Box Australia
Supporting children, teenagers and families through every step of the cancer journey.

14/07/2026

Well done Summa!

Townsville teenager Summa King has won a $5000 scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a paediatric surgeon after battling childhood cancer twice. HER STORY 👉 https://bit.ly/4bjXcbu

12/07/2026

It’s gorgeous kids like Ash, that reminder me of why I keep going with Bravery Box, despite people trying to drag us down with misinformation and lies. Rest assured, whileever kids are still being diagnosed with cancer, I will keep going. Please reach out if there is anything you need when your child is diagnosed with cancer. We will do our best to provide support for your family.

07/07/2026

She is an absolute inspiration to all that she meets.

We got a call from Dr Steve today about Millie’s recent scans. He had a good chat with the Neuro Radiographer and they think Millie might be experiencing pseudoprogression.

Pseudoprogression is a phenomenon in cancer treatment where a tumor appears to grow or new lesions emerge on imaging scans, even though the treatment is actually working. It occurs because the therapy triggers intense localized inflammation or an influx of immune cells into the tumor site, rather than actual cancer growth.

However, there still could be some level of brain cancer reoccurrence. So they will continue to monitor with regular scans.

The plan is to do some bloods in preparation of the new chemotherapy drug arriving into the country.

Regardless of the above Millie’s prognosis remains unchanged. There is still no cure for high grade Glioma - less then 5% of children survive 5 years post diagnosis.

Much love Millie xoxox



Help Millie tick off her bucket list:

Millie’s bucket list Go Fund Me here:
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04/06/2026

💛 A Little Reminder From Us 💛

Some days are harder than others. Some days feel overwhelming, uncertain, and exhausting. But through it all, we want you to remember something important:

✨ You are brave.
✨ You are strong.
✨ You are an incredible human being.

There may be tough times ahead, but never underestimate the strength you carry within you. Every challenge you face, every step you take, and every day you keep moving forward is a testament to your courage.

Take it one day at a time. One moment at a time if you need to.

And remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you need support, encouragement, or simply someone to listen, we’re always here for you.

Keep believing in yourself, because we certainly believe in you. 💛

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