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We're working hard everyday to continue to support children and their families.

Find out what we've been up to by reading the articles below.

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 Cancer in New Zealand

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.

Christchurch Beads of Courage Ball

23 Aug 2011 jason gunn

The 'Beads of Courage' Ball at the Christchurch International Airport's international terminal was a magical night to remember!

My favourite hat for cancer

22 Jul 2011 My Favourite Hat for Cancer

A wonderful group of people in Hawkes Bay are banding together to shave their heads in support of child cancer!

Colour of courage winners 2011

07 Jul 2011 One of the colour of courage winning entrys

Take a look at the creativity and talent of our Colour of Courage winners!

Bartercard form innovative partnership with the Child Cancer Foundation

07 Jul 2011 Bartercard Foundation

The Child Cancer Foundation has joined with Bartercard to form an innovative two year partnership which will help tackle the tough financial challenges currently facing the charity sector.

Pauanui polar plunge

06 Jul 2011 The Polar Plunge crew with one of their yellow Harley Davidsons!

It was great meeting the guys who organised a Polar Plunge in Pauanui to raise money for Child Cancer.

Maia's Fielday appearance thanks to Hansen

17 Jun 2011 Paige and the blue horse Maia

Hamilton’s Paige got to add her touch to the Child Cancer Foundation’s colourful equine ambassador Maia at Fieldays yesterday, thanks to supporters Hansen.

Meeting the stars of Shortland St

14 Jun 2011 CCF kids on set with Shortie Stars

Five Child Cancer Foundation children got meet some of their favourite Shortland St characters in May, and star alongside them on set.

$12,000 raised by Kristin School students

06 Jun 2011 Students modelling Lonely Heart clothes

Kristin School, on Auckland’s North Shore continued their fantastic tradition of supporting children with cancer, raising $12,000 at their annual Fashion Show.

World Blood Donor Day 2011 - Tuesday 14th June

31 May 2011 NZ Blood

The New Zealand Blood Service will celebrate World Blood Donor Day across the country and they need your help!

The first big busk!

31 May 2011 Ash Graham on the Kapiti Coast busking for Child Cancer

We took it to the streets for Child Cancer with the support of some very famous musicians!

Purchase the 2011 Firefighters calendar!

11 Apr 2011 covershoot

Support the Child Cancer Foundation by purchasing your 2011 calendar!

Colour of Courage 2011

30 Mar 2011 colour of courage

Enter our Colour of Courage competition and be in to win some awesome prizes including 4 x kids shopping sprees at Farmers to the value of $100!

Watch a video clip of Joyce Singh's cancer journey here

23 Mar 2011 Joyce

Our Beads of Courage Day is on Friday 25th March. Continue reading to watch a video clip of brave Joyce Singh and her challenging cancer journey

Update on Christchurch Earthquake - message from Dr Amanda Lyver

02 Mar 2011

To our CHOC families, I hope you have all managed to regroup as families over the weekend and find strength for the days and weeks ahead. I also hope that many more of you are now in accommodation with power and water.

Christchurch Earthquake 22/02/2011

25 Feb 2011

The days that have followed the devastating Christchurch earthquake which struck just before 1pm on Tuesday 22nd February have been extraordinarily difficult ones.

Child Cancer Foundation to benefit from Brick Art

21 Feb 2011

New Zealand's first Brick Art Mural was unveiled in Christchurch, raising funds for our Christchurch Family Place which was severely damaged during the earthquakes

International Childhood Cancer Day

17 Feb 2011

International Childhood Cancer Day was marked this week. Please continue reading to find out more!

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Featured Event

Beads of Courage Day

When: March
Where: Nationwide

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