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Bringing attention to the fight against childhood cancer.
5 ways to raise awareness
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Like, Follow, Share!
Follow us on social media! By sharing our posts, you are helping to spread the word about Kids Cancer Care and how we support families affected by childhood cancer.
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Learn the Facts
Become familiar with childhood cancer: the signs and stats, and the many resources available.
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Be Brave
Show kids with cancer that they are not alone and do something brave and bold! Cut, Colour or Shave Your Lid for a Kid and join the growing movement of everyday heroes!
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Fundraise!
From bike-a-thons to golf tournaments and everything in between, hosting a fundraiser is a great way to raise awareness. Let your community know that you’re hosting a fundraiser and get them involved!
International Childhood Cancer Day
3 ways YOU can take action
February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day and Kids Cancer Care is partnering with children’s cancer organizations from around the world to take action for children affected by cancer.
Please act now and call on governments and international development organizations to recognize the needs of children and adolescents with cancer to ensure better access to care for children everywhere.
Together, we honour the courage of children and young adults affected by cancer and take a stand to change the course of this disease.
Read more to find out three easy ways you can take action for the kids
- RIDE SOMEWHERE MEANINGFUL in the Kids Cancer Care Cycle Challenge. A premier, all-inclusive, three-day cycling tour through the Alberta Foothills. Enjoy scenic routes with other cyclists by day and recover around the campfire at Camp Kindle by night. Save with early bird pricing until February 28.
- PURCHASE A COURAGE BRACELET to show your courage. Designed with love by a bereaved sibling in honour of International Childhood Cancer Day, each bracelet will be customized to your wrist size and with your child’s name or another child’s name. Bracelets are $40 each with proceeds going to Kids Cancer Care.
- LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE TREE OF LIFE for International Childhood Cancer Day. Kids Cancer Care is partnering with Childhood Cancer International and Childhood Cancer Care in the 2024 Tree of Life and we hope you’ll join us too. Visit the digital Tree of Life and create a colourful handprint with a message of hope for children affected by cancer from around the world.
Thank you for taking action for children affected by cancer. Together, we can change the course of childhood cancer.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Join the fight against childhood cancer and get involved during the month of September
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Kids Cancer Care is joining pediatric cancer groups across North America to draw attention to the tragedy of childhood cancer. We’re inviting you to join us in this growing movement and to do one thing in the fight against childhood cancer this September.
Read more to find out five easy ways you can help during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- ROCK YOUR LOCKS show moral support for children who lose their hair to chemo and cut, colour, or shave your lid for a kid on our Mane Event Thursday, September 19 at The CORE Shopping Centre, 12 PM.
- BUY MEGA 50/50 TICKETS From August 17 to October 1, 2024, Kids Cancer Care is partnering with Daytona Homes for the MEGA 50/50 Raffle! The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances to win. YOU win and the KIDS win! With the MEGA 50/50, everyone WINS!
- GET A HAIRCUT Get your family’s back-to-school haircut at a Great Clips salon. Top up your bill with a donation and receive a $5 coupon off your next haircut.
- BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR and a superhero in the life of a child with cancer for the price of a monthly Netflix subscription! Monthly gifts add up over time and make a lasting impact.
- GO GOLD! Visit one of the many buildings or landmarks in Alberta that are lighting up gold. Take a picture and share it on social to let the world know it’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t forget to tag Kids Cancer Care. Below is the list of the buildings lighting up and proclamations.
Airdrie City Hall, Airdrie – September 1
City Hall, Red Deer – September 3
Calgary Tower, Calgary – September 4
Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary – September 8
Sylvan Lake Lighthouse, Sylvan Lake – September 8
High Level Bridge, Edmonton – September 12
City Hall, Lethbridge – September 4 & September 26
Proclamations:
