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Beads of Courage Day

Child Cancer Appeal Month is the entire month of March, with our collection day, "Beads of Courage Day" on Friday 23rd March.

A couple of hours of your time can make a real difference to children with cancer! So, if you have some time to spare, we would love to have your help as a volunteer collector so please register your interest below.

Become a Beads of Courage Day Collector

What We Do

We provide practical and emotional support to children with cancer and their families.

Who we help

At any one time we help over 900 families across New Zealand. Their stories are inspirational.
Read their stories
What we provide

Our wide range of services provide vital support to children and their families.
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Where your money goes

We spend over $3 million every year directly supporting our children and their families.
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How your money helps

As little as $15 can buy a digital thermometer to accurately check a child's temperature.
What your money buys

Latest News

Claudia on the cover of Eastern Courier

09 Jan 2012 Claudia

Our star Child ambassador Claudia Little made the cover of the Eastern Courier and even featured in her own YouTube video.

Cancer in New Zealand Manifesto 2011

30 Aug 2011

Child Cancer Foundation CEO Sarah Thomson attended the launch of the Cancer in New Zealand Manifesto for the 2011 general election in Wellington recently.

Bald in the heat!

29 Aug 2011 Firefighter Glen and his son

The clippers were running red hot at the official Bald in the Heat shave off on the 17th August. 37 Firefighters from around Hawke’s Bay, turned out to shave their heads.

Upcoming Events

Dunedin Airport Funrazor

When: Friday 2nd March, 2pm
Where: Dunedin Airport, Main Foyer

Calling all businesses located at Dunedin Airport and Airport Staff. Register now to shave your lid for a brave kid!

Steve Price Night of Courage

When: Friday 2 March
Where: Tasman Room, Alexandra Park Steve Price

Tickets are on sale now to this action packed night featuring all the excitement of opening night of Cup Week, celebrity head shaves, and auctions.

Beads of Courage Day

When: March
Where: Nationwide Beads of Courage Day Logo

Our Beads of Courage Collection day is coming up and we would love to have your help as a volunteer collector!

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Thank You

Thanks to everyone who participated in Hair for a Cause or funrazor.

Its very exciting to announce that over 200 hair salons came on board in November to help us fundraise.
We would also like to thank everyone who shaved their lid last year!

Our sincere thanks again to everyone! You have all made a big difference.