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How to Support Children with Cancer Without a Big Event
You don't need to organise a major fundraiser, run an event or raise thousands of dollars to make a difference to children with cancer, and their families. There are plenty of simple ways to show your support, whether you're an individual, workplace, school or community group.
Every donation, conversation, act of kindness and hour of volunteering can help the Childhood Cancer Association provide practical support to families when they need it most.
Why your support, however small, matters
For families facing childhood cancer, practical support can make a real difference. Your support helps us provide services that families can access throughout their child's cancer journey – from diagnosis and treatment through to survivorship or through grief and loss.
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5 simple ways to support children with cancer
There are many ways to support children with cancer without taking on the challenge of organising a large fundraising event. Choose something that feels achievable for you – even a small action can help connect more people with us and the practical support we provide to hundreds of families every year.
1. Make a donation
A one-off donation, no matter the amount, helps us continue providing free practical and emotional support to children with cancer, and their families. You can also choose to make a regular donation to provide ongoing support throughout the year.
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2. Shop for a cause
You can support us by purchasing merchandise, gifts or other products where a portion of the proceeds supports our work. It's an easy way to contribute while choosing something you were already planning to buy.
3. Share our story
Sometimes the simplest way to help is to tell someone else about the Childhood Cancer Association. Follow us on social media, share our posts or talk to your friends, family and colleagues about the support available to families facing childhood cancer.
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4. Volunteer your time
We rely on volunteers to help with events, fundraising activities and other important tasks. Whether you have a few hours to spare or would like to become involved more regularly, your time can help us do more for families.
5. Support a fundraising campaign
You don't have to create your own fundraiser or event. You can take part in an existing campaign, challenge or event, or support someone who is already fundraising for us.
See current fundraising events and opportunities
The easiest option for you, wherever you're starting from
Whether you're looking to make a personal contribution, involve your workplace, engage your school or bring your community together, there is a way to support CCA that can work for you.
Individuals
Make a donation, become a regular supporter, volunteer your time or take part in one of our fundraising campaigns. Every contribution helps us continue providing practical support to families.
Businesses
Your business can support us through workplace giving, sponsorship, fundraising, volunteering or a partnership. We can work with businesses to find an opportunity that aligns with your people and community goals.
Schools
Schools can get involved through fundraising, awareness activities, gold-themed events or other ideas that bring students and their families together to support children with cancer – children who are often too unwell to attend school themselves.
Support CCA through your school
Community
Community groups, sporting clubs and local organisations can fundraise, volunteer or support a CCA campaign. You can create your own initiative or get involved with something that is already happening.
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Your support can make a difference
You don't need to organise a big event to stand alongside children with cancer, and their families. Choose one small way to support the Childhood Cancer Association today – whether that's making a donation, volunteering, sharing our story or getting involved in an existing campaign.