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Halloween Funds the Cure

Cancer Better Be Afraid

Every October is an opportunity to scare away cancer with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s Halloween Funds the Cure Program.

Individuals, communities, organizations, schools and businesses can create their own Halloween-themed fundraiser events like costume day, pumpkin decorating, bake sales, family festivals, and more. Companies can also showcase their commitment to the community through point-of-sale campaigns, featured products, and special promotions to support pediatric cancer research.

These fun and purpose-driven fundraising campaigns build comradery within your business or community and help make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.

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Here are Ways to Get Involved with Halloween Funds the Cure to Have Fun While Making a Difference

Host a Fundraiser/Event

  • Bring your friends, family, and community together for a Halloween fundraiser, such as pumpkin decorating, a bake sale, or a fall festival
  • Host a challenge or event and collect donations from participants to donate

Costumes & Co-Workers

Gather your team, get dressed up, and help fund the cure this Halloween!

  1. Create a team for your company
  2. Invite employees to donate $5 to wear a costume or $10 to skip it
  3. Encourage your company to match the total raised
  4. Share costume photos and tag NPCF on social media

Corporate Opportunities

Get your workplace or school involved with Halloween Funds the Cure.

  • Ask customers to round-up their fees to donate
  • Collect donations at the counter and encourage customers to donate
  • Create a specialty item or product in which the proceeds are donated
  • Select a time frame to donate a portion of each sale made

Our Mission

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. 

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The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation has received a perfect 4-star rating for financial health and transparency and is the top-rated childhood cancer charity in the United States by Charity Navigator.

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