Here is a wrap-up of our highest Kosi Challenge fundraisers for 2023

April 2, 2023

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We are so humbled by these efforts and grateful for every dollar that people worked so hard to raise. 

Thank you for helping us to show people living with rare cancer that they are not alone. 

Community fundraisers 

This year, more community fundraisers were involved in the Kosi Challenge than ever before, with some 34 teams raising over $162,000 to help support Australians living with rare cancer!  

What an incredible effort from the rare community and their supporters, who worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness amongst family, friends and colleagues. 

Highest Team Fundraisers

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Dani’s Dynamos
A group of people jumping in the air and cheering on the Mount Kosi track
Kosi Kings and Queens
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Team ACC

Highest Individual Fundraisers

Kate Vines (left) with winner Cathy (right) smiling holding the trophy
Kate Vines (L) with winner Cathy Setori (R)
Three woment smiling together holding a trophy for the Kosi Challenge
Kate Vines (L) with winners Emily and daughter Lucy (R)
Two people together smiling holding winners trophy for the Kosi Challenge
Kate Vines (L) with winner Bryan (R)

Industry Fundraisers

This year, more than 450 pharmaceutical industry professionals raised over $385,300 (and counting!) between 22 teams, helping to make this year the most successful fundraising total to date! 

We are so grateful for every dollar you raised – be it through family and friends, or getting the office behind morning teas, bake-offs and raffles. 

An extra special acknowledgement goes to the top three fundraisers: 

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MSD Mountaineers
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AstraZeneca AZcends
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BMS Team

Corporate fundraisers 

Joining us this year were 13 corporate teams, who raised over $46,100 to help support people living with rare cancer. 

Thank you to everyone who helped to raise vital funds and awareness for patients and their families – we are truly grateful for your support. 

A special mention goes to the top three fundraisers: 

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Prospection Go
Two people smiling with an Instagram frame at the Kosi registration area
MedNews MegaStars
A group of people smiling at the Kosi registration area before climbing the mountain
HTALPINISTS

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