43 Challenge logo representing daily pediatric cancer diagnoses and fundraising campaign

The 43 Challenge | April 3

Make Every Action Count!
Because Every Day, 43 Children Are Diagnosed with Cancer

What Is the 43 Challenge?

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) invites you to join the 43 Challenge. This nationwide movement transforms a heartbreaking statistic into meaningful action and support.

Every day, 43 families hear the words “Your child has cancer.” This number is more than just data. It is a call to take action. The 43 Challenge empowers individuals, groups, and communities to raise funds, spread awareness, and support the search for safer, more effective treatments for children.

When we act on 43, we move closer to a world where no family faces pediatric cancer alone.

How to Participate & Ways to Join

The challenge is simple – Do something in honor of the 43

Individual & Personal Challenges

  • Do 43: Walk, run, bike, swim, or complete 43 reps of a physical challenge and ask for donations per mile, rep, or minute.
  • Pledge 43: Give up something for 43 days (coffee, takeout, etc.) and donate what you save.
  • Share 43: Post 43 reasons you support NPCF over 43 days and include a donation link each time.
  • Try 43: Take on a 43-minute daily challenge (reading, meditating, cooking) and ask for donations to support your commitment.

Creative & Entrepreneurial Ideas

  • Sell 43: Create 43 handmade or homemade items (bracelets, art, lemonade) and donate the proceeds.
  • Offer 43: Provide 43 services (babysitting, car washes, lawn care) in exchange for donations.
  • Match 43: Match donations up to $430 if 43 people give.

Community & Group Actions

  • Ask 43: Rally 43 people to join the challenge with you and donate either $4.30, $43, or more.
  • Host 43: Host a 43-minute event (fitness class, trivia night, mini-concert, etc.) and raise funds.
  • Team 43: Create a team or challenge a team you’re already a part of (sports, clubs, gym groups, etc.) and have each member set a goal to raise $43, get 43 donors, or give for 43 days.
  • Give 43: Give or collect $43 in spare change or small cash donations (perfect for classrooms, clubs, or kids).
  • Visit 43: Partner with 43 businesses or community members and ask each to donate or round up for a day.

Timed Campaigns & Social Media

  • Fundraise 43: Start a 43-day fundraising campaign or 43-hour giving window and tell your story to drive support.
  • Tag 43: Tag 43 people in a challenge to donate and continue the chain.
  • Stream 43: Go live for 43 minutes (Twitch, Instagram, YouTube) and raise funds while entertaining.

Share your challenge, tag 3 friends, and help us spread the message!

Use #43Challenge to Spread Awareness and Earn Incentives!

Not on social media? You can still make a big impact.
Start a personal fundraising page; it’s quick and easy. Share your link with friends, family, and coworkers to help fund lifesaving research and give hope to pediatric cancer warriors.

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