September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Join us in making a difference for sick children.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month brings national attention to the challenges kids and young people face when battling cancer, and the hope that comes through research, care, and community.Â
The gold ribbon is our universal symbol of solidarity and support.
Children’s Health Foundation
In Numbers
Your support has made a huge, measurable difference to sick children and their families across Children's Health Ireland hospitals, urgent care centres and ground-breaking research in 2023:
Researchers
Children’s Health Foundation funds 80% of all paediatric research undertaken in Ireland.
Prof. Owen Smith
Dr. Jane Pears
How to Support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
There are so many ways that you can make a real difference for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres – from organising a fundraiser or taking part in one of our entertaining and exciting campaigns, to making a donation. The funds you raise or donate will be put to work where they are needed most, to support little patients and their families in the hospital.
Donate
Your generosity supports frontline teams in Children's Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres, enabling them to look after our small patients.
Fundraise
Find out more about how to set up your own fundraising event, take part in an event or even a challenge.
Involve My Company
Nothing brings a team together like a staff fundraiser! By getting your company involved and organising a fundraising event.
See The Difference
I Make
Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.