Wig WednesdayWear a wig this September and raise funds to support Kiwi kids with cancer!
How we helpWhen a child has cancer, we are here for their family every step of the way.
What’s it like to live with “the lump”? Meet Caleb! Hear about his cancer journey in his own words, as spoken at Sparkle for Hope in Christchurch this year.
Our latest Annual Review has been published!Discover our highlights, milestones and learnings from the 2022/23 financial year in our Annual Review, online now.
Meet Caleb
What’s it like to live with “the lump”? Hear about Caleb’s cancer journey, in his own words.
Briefing for Incoming Ministers
Child Cancer Foundation has sent a briefing to incoming Ministers on key issues currently affecting children with cancer and their families.
Pat Wilkes retires from Board after 20 years of service
After more than 20 years of involvement with Child Cancer Foundation, Pat Wilkes is stepping down from his role as Deputy Chair of the Board.
Child Cancer Foundation appoints two new Board members
We are thrilled to announce that Child Cancer Foundation’s Board has appointed two new members: Stephen Willis and Dr Kerri Morgan.
Proposed changes to our Rules/Constitution
Child Cancer Foundation is proposing changes to its Rules to ensure they are compliant with legislative changes to the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
How paediatric oncology has become a New Zealand health system success story
Each year, around 150 New Zealand children are diagnosed with cancer. Our public health system delivers world-class treatment and survival outcomes to these children.
3 free online support resources for children with cancer
Discover just some of the fantastic resources available for free online that can help you and your whānau navigate your childhood cancer journey.
Meet our Whānau Connect Group Leads
This week is National Volunteer Week | Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu, so we're celebrating the incredible work that our volunteers do
What’s new in Family Support?
Here are some of the recent highlights from our projects and support services
Meet our Angel Stars – Maddison Lodge’s family
We are proud to introduce our first ever ‘Angel Stars’ - a bereaved family who will act as ambassadors for those whānau who sadly lose their child to cancer.
8 books that can help children with their emotions
It can be hard to talk to your children about how they’re feeling. In this article, we suggest some books that may help your conversations.
Pharmac’s review of childhood cancer drug funding
Read Child Cancer Foundation's submission to Pharmac in regards to their review of rule 8.1b of the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
An update on the Precision Paediatric Cancer Project
One of Child Cancer Foundation’s core pillars of support is contributing to the ongoing improvement of cancer treatment available to Kiwi children.
Thank you to Sir Scott Macfarlane
To celebrate Sir Scott Macfarlane's knighthood in the 2024 New Year Honours, we're re-sharing this profile which was published in light of his retirement in 2021.
Help us make a lasting difference
Support improvements to childhood cancer care
Child Cancer Foundation not only provides support for children and families facing the child cancer journey but also supports the Health Professionals who provide their medical treatment. Find out more.
With your help, we can provide more grants to health professionals to support their professional development and fund ground-breaking projects or equipment.
Policy & Advocacy
Our meeting with Minister Shane Reti
We were invited to sit sown with the Minister on 31st July. Here's how it went.
How we help
We provide families with personalised support at every stage of their experience with childhood cancer. Hear about it first hand through these powerful stories.
Roman’s Story
“I don’t think we would have got through this experience without Child Cancer Foundation.” Continue Reading
Gavin’s personal development grant story
Child Cancer Foundation provides Personal Development Grants to children with cancer as well as their siblings… Continue Reading
Manaia’s Story
In 2019 Manaia's life was changed forever when he found out he had cancer. He was… Continue Reading
Ayla’s Story
“I knew then that it was possible that we could lose Ayla.” - Yvonne, Ayla’s mum Continue Reading
Meet one of the sewers behind the Beads of Courage® bags
We talk to Karen Looyer, who has made over 400 bead bags for tamariki with cancer… Continue Reading
Liem’s personal development grant story
Child Cancer Foundation provides Personal Development Grants to children with cancer as well as their siblings… Continue Reading
Meet Caleb
What’s it like to live with “the lump”? Hear about Caleb’s cancer journey, in his own… Continue Reading
Get Involved
Would you like to help but not sure how?
Our awesome partners
We are grateful to have the support of so many business partners. Take a look through the link below at how your business could work with Child Cancer Foundation.
Door Knocking
We have received a few reports from people who have had someone show up at their door claiming to be from Child Cancer Foundation and asking for a donation. We do not have any representatives of Child Cancer Foundation undertaking door-to-door collections, nor have we endorsed any third parties to do so on our behalf. There are many charities currently undertaking this form of fundraising and there may be some brand confusion.
If you are suspicious of someone claiming to be collecting money for Child Cancer Foundation or fundraising on our behalf, don’t feel pressured to make a quick decision.