Bandanna Day
Youth Cancer Service
Join us in raising awareness and funds by holding a fundraising event or buying bandannas.
Bandanna Day has been an iconic fundraising and awareness campaign for Canteen for more than 20 years! Since its inception, we’ve seen supporters from across Aotearoa come together to show their support for rangatahi impacted by cancer.
Register to join OUR FUNDRAISERS
Join our amazing team of fundraisers this Bandanna Day! Get your school or workplace involved by holding a head shave or morning tea – or take on a personal fundraising challenge, like running a half marathon. Simply sign up and start sharing your fundraising page.
Buy from our ONLINE SHOP
Buy a bandanna (or two) and wear yours in support of rangatahi impacted by cancer all year long. We have a range of bandanna designs and colours to choose from!
Volunteer YOUR TIME
Get your workplace, school, or family and friends together and sign up to join us on Bandanna Day as we hit the streets to raise awareness and shake buckets. Register your interest today and we will be in touch.
How does Canteen SUPPORT RANGATAHI
Cancer affects everyone differently. That’s why Canteen provides a wide range of free support services to help rangatahi manage the specific challenges they’re dealing with. Including individual support, peer support events, therapeutic camps and programmes, specialised online support and rangatahi development.
Support rangatahi LIKE FINN
Finn was just 14 years old when his older sister Ella was diagnosed with stage 4 Wilms tumours located in her kidneys and liver. Finn was living in constant fear of losing his older sister. Read Finn’s story.