Child Cancer Foundation

Every week at least three Kiwi kids are diagnosed with cancer. Child Cancer Foundation (CCF) has been supporting the children and families facing this unimaginable hardship since 1994.

Child Cancer Foundation offers a helping hand with emotional, social and practical support. That includes a dedicated family support coordinator to provide strength and comfort, essential care kits to make time at hospital easier, help with everyday living costs and much more. They also support cancer research and provide grants to medical professionals to further their medical education and training.

Wig Wednesday

Every year, the Child Cancer Foundation hold a Wig Wednesday fundraiser. This is a fun way to get sponsors and the community involved and show support for Kiwi kids who are fighting cancer.

This year, our offices around the country got their wig on and held wiggy BBQ's, sausage sizzles, busking events and street collections. All money raised went to CCF and we are proud of every contribution we were able to make.

If you want to make your own donation, you can do so through the 'donate' link at the bottom of the page.

Virtual Street Appeal

Send a Smile to support Kiwi kids with cancer and their whānau 🧡

Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to make a donation this month via their virtual ‘Send a Smile’ appeal. The appeal features four-year-old Addison Blair, who was diagnosed with cancer in February 2022.

This virtual appeal will work alongside their nationwide Street Appeal, which is taking place on 10-11 March. So whether or not you get a chance to donate to one of their volunteers on the streets, you can help make a difference.

So why not Send a Smile today? Text SMILE to 3457 to give $3 or donate more at http://bit.ly/3kw9EO6

Professionals and Child Cancer Foundation

We believe that Child Cancer Foundation is a very worthy cause, and its for this reason that we have chosen to support them since 1994. Since we began contributing we’ve raised over $5.5 million to help Child Cancer Foundation continue their amazing work, and we are proud to be a “Super Hero” Business Partner.

This money has helped fund two Family Places in Auckland and Wellington. These are staffed day centres walking distance from hospitals where children who are being treated and their families can spend time in a safe, fun and clean environment.

We’ve also helped fund two holiday homes, one in Taupo and one in Arrowtown. These are free for families to use to create positive memories together. Our donations also contributed to the purchase of Child Cancer Foundation’s national support office in Auckland.

Want to hear more about our stories? Contact us at the Professionals National Service Centre below.

Professionals are the official sponsor of the Siblings Camps (SIBS)

When a child is diagnosed with cancer their entire family goes through it with them. Siblings camps provide support to siblings of children with cancer by teaching coping mechanisms and boosting confidence in a fun environment.

They’re a great way to make sure that siblings don’t feel left out during treatment, and that they are supported in every way possible.

Timeline of the Professionals and Child Cancer Foundation’s long relationship

At the end of 1993, a member of the Professionals knew someone who lost their child to cancer. Because of this personal connection, Professionals Palmerston North started fundraising for the Child Cancer Foundation - that was the beginning of a long relationship spanning decades.

Here are a few of the highlights:

•1995: We raised funds to help Child Cancer Foundation produce educational brochures for families about child cancer.

• 1997 & 1998: Our fundraising contributions helped Child Cancer Foundation purchase a four bedroom property in Taupo to offer to children and their families as a free holiday home.

• 1998: Our fundraising contributions helped contribute towards the purchase of another holiday home in Queenstown. This was later sold and a holiday home in Arrowtown was purchased in its place.

• 2004: We contributed funds towards the purchase of a building for Child Cancer Foundation Family Places in Wellington and Auckland.

• 2016: We became the official supporter of Child Cancer Foundation’s Family and SIBS (Specially Important Brothers and Sisters) camps.

• 2022: Covid-19 cancelled the biggest fundraiser of the year; the March Street Appeal. This meant we had to get really creative and push the appeal online. It was awesome to see the Group get creative and show their, despite the unprecedented situation everyone was in.

Without Child Cancer Foundation Kiwi kids diagnosed with cancer and their families would not get the same amazing level of support and assistance. That’s why the Professionals are 100% behind the Foundation and continue to support them by fundraising across each of our branches across New Zealand.

Are you keen to get involved too? Visit the Child Cancer Foundation’s website and donate by clicking below - every little bit helps.

Wig Wednesday

Virtual Street Appeal

Professionals and Child Cancer Foundation

Professionals are the official sponsor of the Siblings Camps (SIBS)

Timeline of the Professionals and Child Cancer Foundation’s long relationship

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