Kourage Giving

Why We Give

When our son was diagnosed with Leukaemia, we experienced firsthand the weight that families carry — and the difference that kindness, support, and community can make. Kourage & Co was born from that experience, and giving back has been part of our DNA from day one.

As we grow, we're committed to:

Raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer research foundations
Supporting the cancer wards in children's hospitals and the charities working alongside them
Creating and donating care packages for families of children newly diagnosed with cancer

Every purchase you make helps us do more of this. Thank you. 💛

Our Giving — Year by Year

2021

Leukemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave — Mohit raised $2,650
4 care packages sent to newly diagnosed families
100 battery-operated toothbrushes donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
330 battery-operated toothbrushes donated to the Koala Kids Foundation
400 hand sanitiser bottles donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$1,747.08 raised for the Leukaemia Foundation as part of Light the Night
Ice Scream for Cancer — ran an ice cream making class and donated all proceeds to fund a similar experience for kids affected by cancer via Koala Kids Happy Base
15 Christmas gift hampers donated to families at the Reef Ward (childhood cancer unit), Monash Children's Hospital

2022

2,190 battery-operated toothbrushes donated to the Koala Kids Foundation
$10,000 worth of kids and baby products (breast pumps, bottle sterilisers, feeding items and more) donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities
100 electric toothbrushes donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities
35 care packs of children's feeding items donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$1,200 worth of children's products donated to Backpack 4 Vic Kids for the Lismore flood appeal
60 electric toothbrushes donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$1,600 worth of children's products donated to the Koala Kids Foundation
$650 worth of children's products donated to Gayle's Share Space, Rowville
$350 worth of children's products donated to St Kilda Mums
$350 worth of Kourage & Co products donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer) for their Mother's Day gift bags
$266 raised with Heaney Park Primary School via a Mother's Day fundraiser, donated to My Room Children's Cancer Charity
$750 donated to My Room Children's Cancer Charity
50 crochet worry worms donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$180 worth of Kourage & Co products donated to Challenge for their family accommodation at the Nicholas Timms Retreat, Healesville
60 crochet worry worms donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$160 raised at a Stud Park Shopping Centre pop-up stall, donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
60 crochet worry worms donated to the Royal Children's Hospital cancer centre via Challenge hospital staff
20 Christmas Care Packages donated — in collaboration with Pfizer Australia (Melbourne office) — to families at the Reef Ward, Monash Children's Hospital

2023

$100 donated to Bravery Buddies
150 crochet worry worms and hearts donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
50 crochet worry worms donated to the Royal Children's Hospital cancer centre via Challenge hospital staff
$75 donated to Peter MacCallum Walk for Cancer
$250 worth of products donated to Challenge for their Mother's Retreat program
50 crochet worry worms donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
100 crochet worry worms and hearts donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
25 Christmas Care Packages donated — in collaboration with Pfizer Australia (Melbourne office) — to families at the Reef Ward, Monash Children's Hospital
Toys and gifts fundraised by our community were donated to families at the Reef Ward, spending Christmas at Monash Children's Hospital

2024

$100 donated to a GoFundMe for a family going through treatment
75 crochet worry worms and hearts donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
75 crochet worry worms donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
$305 raised from an Easter raffle fundraiser, donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
$350 worth of products donated to Challenge for their Diamonds fundraising event
$440 donated to My Room Children's Cancer Charity in collaboration with Your Teaching Agency
25 Christmas Care Packages donated to families at the Reef Ward, Monash Children's Hospital
20 Christmas Sensory Street advent calendars donated to the Reef Ward (childhood cancer unit), Monash Children's Hospital — made possible by the generosity of Sensory Street

2025

50 crochet worry worms and hearts donated to the children's cancer centre at Monash Children's Hospital
$100 raised from an Easter raffle fundraiser, donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
Our daughter donated her hair to Wigs 4 Kids — a beautiful act of kindness that reminded us why we do what we do.
$250 donated to Challenge (supporting kids with cancer)
25 Christmas Care Packages donated to families at the Reef Ward, Monash Children's Hospital

2026

$300 worth of products donated to Challenge for their Family Retreats
Easter toys and gifts donated to the Reef Ward (childhood cancer unit), Monash Children's Hospital — made possible by the generosity of Sensory Street

Some Facts on Childhood Cancer

Worldwide, around 300,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in children and adolescents every year
Cancer kills three children every week in Australia — more than any other disease
70% of children who survive cancer experience long-term side effects from treatment
On average, around 750 children aged 0–14 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia