Event Details

What is Can4Cancer?

Can4Cancer is a CommBank Staff Foundation initiative in partnership with Tour de Cure that raises vital funds to support researchers working towards curing and preventing cancer.

If you can’t make the 21km walk create a team or register as an individual and walk 21km in your local area. You can also create your own team challenge on a day that works for you – It’s your k’s your way!

Who can join the challenge?

Any Group staff member can join MyC4C 2023

What is the registration fee and what does it include?

The registration fee is $20p/person. This includes postage, to have your kit posted directly to you. 

The kit includes this year’s Can4Cancer T-shirt.

When do we receive our Can4Cancer t-shirt?

This year, your pack will be sent straight to your contact address.

T-shirts will be posted from August onwards.

When do registrations close?

Registrations for this event will close 29 September 2023. 

Fitness Tracking

How do I track my progress?

Link your Fitbit or Strava account to your profile. Alternatively, you can enter any activity manually to your page as well.  Once you link your device all activity will be tracked so we suggest only linking your device right before you start your challenge.

Can I log any activity?

Yes, all activities logged count towards your overall fitness goal, however, your team may be have designed a specific challenge.

Can I change my fitness and fundraising goal once registered?

Yes – you can update your fitness and fundraising goal anytime. 

How do I stay on top of my fitness goal?

Join our Can4Cancer Yammer community for training and fitness tips across all fitness disciplines.

Visit your Thrive portal to learn more about your health and wellbeing

Fundraising & Teams

What is the fundraising target?

This year, there is no minimum fundraising target, however every dollar counts and there are prizes up for grabs for the highest achievers so get your team excited and involved and get fundraising to beat cancer!

How do I collect Fundraising?

Registration and fundraising for Can4Cancer will be through the Can4Cancer Grassrootz website. On registration, you will receive a personalised and shareable fundraising page which can be easily personalised with your photo and your personal ‘Why’ story.

You can post training updates and thank your donors directly, making reaching your fundraising target easy. Remember - you’re not asking for money for yourself, you’re asking for support in finding a cure for cancer

Do I have to join a team?

Anyone can create or join a team or you have the option to complete the challenge as an individual. 

Team sizes are unlimited. 

If you create a team you can also invite colleagues to directly join your team.

Can I create or join a fundraising team?

Yes. If you are wanting to put on fundraising events with your friends, then 'Teams’ are the best way to go to sharing in group fundraising!

To form a team:

• Think up a team name that is unique and resonates with your group.

• Nominate a team leader.

• Have the team leader register first and select the option to ‘Create a Team’ during the registration process.

• Once the team is created, the rest of the team can register and select ‘Join a Team’ to join their own team.

If you would prefer to sign up and participate as an individual, that is perfectly OK too.

If you wish to create or join a team after you have registered, simply log in to your fundraising page and click on ‘Join or Create a team’ on the left hand side of your page.

Can I invite others to join my team?

Yes, visit your team page, then copy the link and share it with your colleagues so they can register and join your team straight away.

How do I join a team when I have already registered as an individual?

How do I join a team when I have already registered as an individual?

Login to your page (click LOGIN button in the top right corner)

• On the left of your page, click the option to ‘Join or create a team’.

• If you are creating a team, choose ‘Start a new team’. Give your team a meaningful and unique team name that will be easy for your donors to find and resonate with your group!

• Adjust your fundraising target to represent the number of people as above.

• If you are joining an existing team, choose ‘Join an existing team’.

• Start typing in the name of the team in the search box, wait for your team to appear, then select.

• There is also the option for you to leave a team or change your team.

My fundraising page isn’t showing on the leaderboard on Can4Cancer website

You can update your privacy setting on your profile.

• Log in to your fundraising page

• Click on Edit Page

• Go to the bottom of the page and tick the PUBLIC box “Public pages automatically appear on all leader boards and can show up on search results as well“

• Click SAVE

How do I get a receipt of donation?

When a donation has been processed a receipt will be automatically sent out to the email address that the donation was made under. 

General Details

Where will I find out information for C4C 2023?

Newsletters will be issued monthly via email.

CBA employees can find further information on One.CBA and on the Can4Cancer Yammer page.

How do I opt in to receive the newsletter?

If you aren’t currently receiving the monthly newsletter, please email can4cancer@cba.com.au to be added to the newsletter distribution list.

I forgot my password, how can I update it?

If you have forgotten your password, please follow the process to re-set your password. Please note, CBA network blocks this email so please use your phone to access the email and update your password.

Can I apply for volunteer leave to attend the event?

CBA employees are entitled to paid Volunteer leave which can be entered via Workday.

Can I pay my registration fee by corporate credit card?

The registration fee is a personal contribution and is payable by the employee. It cannot be charged to the corporate credit card.

Can I get a tax deduction for the registration fee?

No, the registration fee cannot be tax deducted. Only donations made to yourself, team or colleagues can be tax deducted.

Do I need to record the donations in the G&E register (Conflict Hub)?

If you’re approaching clients to support your fundraising, the support needs to be logged in the Group Gift and Entertainment register, for more details visit One.CBA. Please reach out to your Business Units Line Risk representative for more details

I am no longer employed at CBA/BW, can I still participate?

As long as you were an employee of the Group by June 1st, you are still able to join Can4Caner 2023.

Can I get discounted fitness wear?

Staff Deals and AIA Vitality App provide staff benefits to CommBank Group employees by way of exclusive lifestyle shopping deals. 

We can help you start training for Can4Cancer with deals on home exercise equipment, bicycles and also vitamins & supplements to ensure your body is race-fit! Don’t forget to stock up on some fun active wear to train in!

Do I need to be Covid vaccinated to join an event?

No. As per covid governance across Australia, there is no mandatory vaccination for any event.

Will I become a CommBank Staff Foundation member by joining Can4Cancer?

Can4Cancer is the signature CommBank Staff Foundation fundraising event. This year, Commbank and Bankwest participants will automatically be enrolled to join the Foundation by signing up to Can4Cancer. Fortnightly donations of $5 will be auto-deducted from 6 November 2023. If you would like to learn more, visit One.CBA or from 6 November 2023 you can change your fortnightly contribution or opt out via Sidekick. If you have any further questions about membership, you can email commbankfoundation@cba.com.au