Goal $5,500

Brothers in Alms

Fundraising for Cancer Council
Cancer Council
Mystery Box Rally 2022
$6,182
Raised
112%
Our Story …

TEAM UPDATE:

Bill has withdrawn from the rally with the change of dates and location, so now long time friend, Mark Ware is joining Gus on this epic journey to help fight cancer with this 2022 rally starting and finishing in Port Lincoln, South Australia!! 

As before, we expect dirt roads, dust and this time cold conditions, driving along a mystery route in this 5-day challenge, all in the name of cancer research.


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We, Gus and Bill, the Doszpot brothers, are teaming up to join the Rally in 2020 to raise more funds to support the awesome work the Cancer Council does helping people with cancer and enabling important research. This event is the largest community led fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia.

Sadly, we’ve seen more than our share of cancer hitting our circles, with our mum, sister and nephew all having beaten cancer. Our eldest brother, Steve was taken in 2017, and our brother in law, Sebastian and Gus’s mother in law, Louise lost their cancer battles some years before. There are also several friends who are or have been affected by this insidious disease. Steve’s passing is still deeply felt, and his public crusade to raise awareness of liver cancer and encourage people at risk to have checks has had an impact on many.

The rally is over five days driving in a loop from Rockhampton to Rockhampton, and we won’t know where we’ll be going in between, we’ll be covering about 2500 kilometres with all the other details kept under wraps, and only given to the teams each morning. We do expect dirt roads, dust and heat, driving along a mystery route in this 5-day challenge, all in the name of cancer research. We also have to have our own 25+ year old car to participate, and we’ll probably take a little 1991 Toyota Seca (without air conditioning !!!) - a noble survivor of the 2019 rally.

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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: $1,182,140
target: $1,250,000
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4 years ago
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Anonymous gave $1.00.
To help you get started
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Jessica Boros gave $50.00.
Good luck and have fun, Rita &co
3 years ago
Thanks for kick-starting our fundraising, Rita and co. We really appreciate your support.
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Mary Doszpot gave $100.00.
Safe & happy travels my brothers. We are very proud of you both. Lots of good luck & love going to you both.❤️ Mary & Trevor
3 years ago
Thanks for your support, Mary and Trevor. Hopefully the rally will go ahead this year - with COVID and the closed borders it's still unsure. If not, we'll be rolling over into next year..
3 years ago
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Sue Doszpot gave $50.00.
Congratulations Gus on entering the rally again. I wish you and Bill a safe journey Sue
3 years ago
Thank so much for your support again this year!!! It's very much appreciated, (and hopefully Bill will cope with camping)..
3 years ago
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Marianne Boros gave $150.00.
Have a great time together Gus and Bill, Maybe it won't be re-living your childhood spending all this time driving an old car together on unknown roads, on an unknown route and for now, still at an unknown time, but it will be great and you'll be helping a very worthwhile cause!!
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Alexander Kirk gave $100.00.
Take a snorkel
3 years ago
Thanks for your support, Julia and Alex.. We took a snorkel on the first rally - didn't need it, but who knows this time :)
3 years ago
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Lisa Doszpot gave $100.00.
3 years ago
Blake Byrnes
3 years ago
Oops, ' slipped while updating the lucky numbers for Neil and Andrew.. Thanks so much for your help once again, Lisa!! We really appreciate your support :)
3 years ago
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Issy Doszpot gave $30.00.
3 years ago
Thanks so much for supporting us, Issy!! We really appreciate it.
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Marianne Boros gave $100.00.
Another instalment - good luck
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Joanne Hamill gave $250.00.
Well done gussy and Vilmos x
3 years ago
Thanks for your support, Jo! It's much appreciated :)
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
James Small gave $100.00.
3 years ago
Thanks so much Jimmy!! This is very kind of you especially after also supporting Neil and Andrew, , your generosity is really appreciated!
3 years ago
Thanks so much, Jimmy!! This is especially good of you after you have already supported Neil and Andrew's team too! Your generosity is really appreciated!
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Keith Rowe gave $50.00.
Good luck. From the Rowes.
3 years ago
Thank so much for your support again this year, Lisa and Keith, we really appreciate it!!
3 years ago
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Adam Doszpot gave $300.00.
Go Gus and Will!! Looking forward to seeing where you end up :) Love from Adam, Neti and the kids.
3 years ago
Thanks so much for helping us, Adam, Neti and kids. We're especially grateful considering you're "shit-box rallying" now too.. On which point, given COVID-19 we all have to wait until next year, but it will still be awesome, and it will still be for a great cause ..
3 years ago
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Maureen O'Brien gave $100.00.
Good luck, Gus and friends!
3 years ago
Thanks so much for your continued support, Maureen. It's very good of you. Last year, I rallied with my son, Neil, and this year I'm going with my brother, Bill - so it's still a family effort. We really appreciate your help for this worthy cause - raising funds for the Cancer Council.
3 years ago
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Lyn Brady gave $25.00.
Good luck Gus!! Lyn Brady
3 years ago
Thanks so much for your help, Lyn - it's all for great cause!! It would be nice to have a catch up chat some time soon.
3 years ago
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Stephen Deegan gave $50.00.
Good Luck Gus & Bill, hope you have a lot of fun and no breakdowns!. All for a good cause
3 years ago
Thanks so much for supporting my team again, Steve!! We really appreciate it and we will definitely have fun, while helping a good cause. And yes, we hope we don't breakdown too... (And remembering you've expressed interest in rallying too, I can recommend it)
3 years ago
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PODS gave $190.00.
3 years ago
Thanks to PODS for supporting our team, "Brothers in Alms" as we raise funds to help find a cure for cancer!!! We're grateful to have you backing us again.
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Hayley Nolan gave $10.00.
Goodluck guys
3 years ago
Go home Hayley!! Just kidding, thanks heaps for your support, it's appreciated.
3 years ago
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Ian McIntyre gave $500.00.
At least you’re driving around Rocky in winter time so who needs aircon. Good luck, safe travel, and enjoy!
3 years ago
Thanks so much for your generous support again, Ian and Heather!! This year we'll be driving the rally for Heather too!! Hopefully one day soon these collective rallying efforts and fundraising support like yours will help researchers find a cure for Cancer. Good pick up, air conditioning may not be so important in winter around Rocky, but inland Queensland might surprise us! We hope too that it won't be like Glenn Innes on the last rally where we camped in -3 degrees.
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Sharon Gibbons gave $10.00.
Great cause ?
3 years ago
Thanks for your support, Sharon, it's much appreciated!!
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Karen Thomas gave $10.00.
Mary, Good luck to your brothers and nephews. I also Lost my brother to this terrible disease so donate to many fund raisers. However would like you to know I’m thinking of you xx
3 years ago
Thanks for your support and well wishes, Karen, it's much appreciated.
3 years ago
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Antony Hodge gave $25.00.
Enjoy the rally. A great cause
3 years ago
Thanks for your support, Antony, we really appreciate it. And yes, it is a great cause with cancer affecting so many!
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Susan Doszpot gave $50.00.
A fantastic cause. Wishing you all a safe journey.
3 years ago
Thanks for your support and well wishes again, Sue! We really appreciate it, and yes it is a great cause!
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Donna Thompson gave $50.00.
Great work guys. I’ve lost a lot of family members and friends to cancer. Awesome job you are doing ??
3 years ago
Cancer touches so many of those we care about, thanks for helping to make a difference and fund important research to help improve treatment and ultimately find a cure!
3 years ago
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Jenny Grant gave $20.00.
Great cause
3 years ago
We agree, Jenny - it is a great cause! Thanks for helping us get closer to our target.
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Victoria Doszpot gave $100.00.
3 years ago
A belated thank you Tori and Mark for your support, it's very much appreciated :)
3 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Casey Byrnes gave $61.00.
In honour of Fred's birthday and a wonderful cause!
3 years ago
Thanks so much Casey and Blake, you're right it is a wonderful cause (and Fred is very happy for you to honour her birthday this way). We really appreciate your support.
3 years ago
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Keith Rowe gave $100.00.
Good job Gus and Bill and HBD Fred! Love the Rowes
3 years ago
Thanks again for supporting the cause, Keith and Lisa, we really do appreciate it (and Fred is happy that her birthday can help to make a difference too!)
3 years ago
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Dominic Franco gave $50.00.
A worthy cause. I dont think there is anyone who's family hasnt been affected by this awful disease . Dom
3 years ago
Thanks so much for your donation, Dominic, it is appreciated. And you're so right, it is a very worthy cause as sadly cancer touches most families.
3 years ago
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Patricia Mackay gave $50.00.
Have a great trip Gus and Will. Here’s to no mechanical issues and loads of great brotherly adventures.
3 years ago
Thanks so much for supporting us again, Trish and Phil, we RALLY appreciate it, (LOL). And yes, there will be adventures and likewise we hope to have no mechanical issues!!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Kosta & Suzi Sarafoglou gave $20.00.
We'll choose lucky numbers 10 and 19
2 years ago
Thanks so much for supporting us, Suzi and Kosta!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Mary Doszpot gave $50.00.
7, 26, 44, 86 & 100
2 years ago
Thanks so for supporting us again, Mary!! We really appreciate it and your numbers are logged !!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Colin Brabon gave $150.00.
Great work Gus! Safe travels. Colin - CaptainBundy
2 years ago
Thanks so much for your generous support, Colin!! And both you and Chris will be missed on this year's Mystery Box Rally
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Joy Ramsay gave $50.00.
Paul and I'll choose numbers 2, 8, 9, 22 & 30!! Good luck!
2 years ago
Thanks neighbours, Joy and Paul! We "rally" appreciate you supporting us to raise funds for cancer research :)
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Grant Kelly gave $50.00.
Proud of you both for taking on this challenge ! Our “revised “ ? numbers are 3, 15, 37, 55 & 87
2 years ago
Thanks so much for your continuous support, Grant and Anna. We "rally" appreciate it :)
2 years ago
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Mike and Deb Hawke gave $200.00.
Good on you Gus and Bill. Go you good things ( The Seca too ! ). Well done in advance and safe travels to your mystery destinations.
2 years ago
Thanks Deb and Mike for your generous support!! We really appreciate it :)
2 years ago
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Bryarna Kelly gave $50.00.
I choose 11, 53, 75, 78, 98. On behalf of Anna Hollai.
2 years ago
Thanks so much for supporting this great cause again!! We 'rally" appreciate it!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Michael Newson gave $100.00.
Good luck
2 years ago
Thanks for supporting our fundraising for the Cancer Council, Michael. And you've got numbers 1, 13, 29, 40, 50, 59, 70, 77, 88 and 99 in the lucky number draw
2 years ago
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Sarah Lidgard gave $100.00.
Safe travels guys! Love from the Lidgard’s x
2 years ago
Thanks so much for you helping us, Sarah (Dave, Ava and Ben)... How do you think we siblings will go after 5 days driving around remote roads on an unknown route - will we still be talking to each other :) ?
2 years ago
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Patrick Laccona gave $10.00.
Converting the drawers I was getting rid of to a donation.... And I'll choose number 4 for the lucky draw!
2 years ago
Thanks for converting your unwanted drawers to a donation - it all helps!! We "rally" appreciate it, Pat!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Noel Whyte gave $100.00.
The pair of you driving in the outback ....what could possibly go wrong!! Enjoy and well done
2 years ago
Just imagine if it had have been the four of us, with you and Mark as well, what could have possibly gone right??? Seriously though, ' disappointed that you two bailed. We "rally" appreciate your support all the same, Noel!!
2 years ago
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Sharon and Bill Gibbons gave $20.00.
Great cause boys kick cancers ass ?
2 years ago
Thanks for your support, Sharon and Bill, it's much appreciated, and yes, we're doing what we can to kick cancer's ass!!
2 years ago
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Anonymous gave $20.00.
Xxxx
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Mark Nehme gave $50.00.
I'll have numbers : 20, 23, 72, 82 and 96.
2 years ago
Thank you so much for supporting us with this important cause, we really appreciate it, Mark.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Maureen O'Brien gave $100.00.
Good luck to the Dozpot brothers!
2 years ago
Thanks for your generous donation along with your well wishes, Maureen - we really appreciate it.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
James Small gave $50.00.
32, 46, 54, 63, 90
2 years ago
Thanks for your continuing support, James - we really appreciate it!!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Anneliese Kirk gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Thanks for supporting us again, Annaliese. And you have 25, 31, 36, 66, and 68 for the Lucky Numbers
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Judy Kelly gave $50.00.
Good luck Vilmos ❤️ Judy and Paul x
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Anonymous gave $100.00.
All the way from kiwiland
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Anonymous gave $50.00.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Stevie/Kara Gergely-Hollai gave $200.00.
Good luck guys…. We are very proud of you for doing your bit to try and make a difference….
2 years ago
Thanks so much for your encouragement and generous support Kara and Stevie, we really appreciate it.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Leslie Hamill gave $30.00.
2 years ago
Thanks for your donation, Leslie. We've given you numbers 35, 49 and 92 in the lucky numbers draw,
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Hungarian St Elizabeth Caritas Association gave $500.00.
Happy to support this worthy cause
2 years ago
Thanks so much for arranging this generous donation through the Hungarian Caritas Association, we really appreciate it!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Adam Doszpot gave $200.00.
Good luck to the “brothers in arms”, as you journey on the “walk of life”, as you “ride along the river”, “so far away” from us. And we look forward to hearing about “your latest trick”, so “why worry” when you you are making “money for nothing” and keeping out of “dire straits” for this great cause!! Love Adam, Neti, Issy, Kasia, Andrew and Harry.
2 years ago
Thanks so much for your encouragement and generous support, Adam, Neti, Issy, Kasia, Andrew and Harry! We really appreciate it! It was fun too to see you incorporate all those Dire Straights songs, one thing though, our team is "Brothers in ALMS" not "Brothers in Arms" Oh, near enough we guess, unless you want to keep looking for some other song references..
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Lyn Brady gave $50.00.
Great cause!! Good luck!!
2 years ago
Thanks Lyn for your support and your donation, we appreciate it.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Amy Doszpot gave $100.00.
Awesome work uncles!!!
2 years ago
Thanks for supporting us again, Lisa! It's very good of you :)
2 years ago
Oops, sorry - thankyou AMY !! Your uncles do appreciate your support very much!!
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Lisa Doszpot gave $100.00.
2 years ago
Thanks for supporting us again, Lisa - it's very good of you and it's much appreciated.
2 years ago
Brothers in Alms
Mozaic Solutions gave $500.00.
Strange Love
2 years ago
Thanks so much for your generous donation, Geoff!! You've got us over the line - we've now met our minimum fundraising target for the Cancer Council!! Now we can focus on getting ready for the rally (when ever that will be - the current lock-down in Sydney doesn't bode well)..
1 year ago
Brothers in Alms
Patricia Mackay gave $50.00.
Hi Gus and Mark What a team you guys will make!!! Have some fun and look after those youngsters. Cheers Phil and Trish
1 year ago
Thanks so much for your ongoing support, Trish and Phil!! It's very much appreciated!
1 year ago
Brothers in Alms
Steve Fejos gave $200.00.
Goodluck Gus and Mark. Love your committment and another year at it! Hope the car makes it! It looked great in your departure video from home on the trailer.
1 year ago
Thanks so much for you generous support, Steve and Denise!! It's much appreciated!
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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.