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International Childhood Cancer Day

Every year on February 15, no child should face cancer alone, and no family should face it without hope. Founded in 2002 by Childhood Cancer International, International Childhood Cancer Day unites families, survivors, doctors, and advocates around one promise: better awareness, earlier detection, and fairer care for every child. Each February 15, the world wears gold for the youngest fighters among us.

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Founded in 2002 by Childhood Cancer International; first observed February 15, 2002, in a joint campaign with the International Society of Paediatric Oncology.
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Wear Gold and Learn

Pin on a gold ribbon on February 15 and take a few minutes to read about the day's mission and the survival gap it seeks to close. Share one verified fact with your family at dinner, because awareness grows one honest conversation at a time.

WITH FRIENDS

Give With Friends

Gather friends to make a joint donation to a reputable childhood cancer organization, or organize a small fundraiser like a bake sale or charity walk with proceeds going to pediatric cancer research or family support.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Lift Up a Family

If you know a family navigating childhood cancer, offer something concrete: a meal train, rides to appointments, or help with errands during treatment weeks. Write an encouraging card to a young patient through a hospital program.

Plan ahead

International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on February 15 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Feb 15this year
2027Mon, Feb 15
2028Tue, Feb 15
2029Thu, Feb 15
2030Fri, Feb 15
2031Sat, Feb 15
2032Sun, Feb 15
2033Tue, Feb 15
2034Wed, Feb 15
2035Thu, Feb 15
2036Fri, Feb 15

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Fast facts

More than 400,000Children and adolescents under 20 are diagnosed with cancer worldwide each year.
Wear a gold ribbon, donate to a childhood cancer organization, and send encouragement to a family in treatment.

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