#HatsOn4CPC

#HatsOn4CPC on Friday 10 October 2025

The second Friday in October, is a day for raising international awareness of the need for children’s palliative care and the work of Children’s Palliative Care (CPC) services worldwide. This year we ask you, “What hat will you wear to close the gap?” as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary year and reflect on the milestones achieved in 2025 and beyond.

We wear different hats every day as we care for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Some of our hats are as parents, siblings, caregivers, nurses, paediatricians, oncologists, teachers, donors, advocates… the list is endless. Whichever hat you wear to improve the lives of seriously ill children around the world, make your voice heard by joining us this year for #HatsOn4CPC.

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Michelle's Story. What children’s palliative care means to me.

What Children’s Palliative Care Means to Me: Michelle’s Story

Michelle is from South Africa and has had two children with infantile osteopetrosis — a rare inherited disease where the bone marrow produces bone instead of blood, and the bones harden quickly. Her experience shows the difference that good palliative care can make to every aspect of life when raising a child with a life-limiting condition — and why it’s so important that ICPCN continues to support its development.

Read Michelle’s Story here

Register and map your event for #HatsOn4CPC

Let’s come together and speak with one voice for children with palliative care needs.  Show your solidarity by displaying your event on the global map.

We would love to know where in the world the #HatsOn4CPC campaign will be celebrated. If you are going to join in the fun on Friday 10th October 2025 by getting your school, college or company involved or if you are going to be holding an event to raise funds for your organisation or for ICPCN, please let us know by registering the event below and we will put you on the map! Thank you.

Every child with a life-limiting condition deserves access to palliative care. Whilst registering for your event, please consider making a donation today to help transform lives.

How many participants will be taking part in #HatsOn4CPC? To help ICPCN gauge expected numbers and to assess engagement and reach, please could you confirm anticipated total number of participants
We encourage all participants to tag their photos on social media to spread awareness using #HatsOn4CPC. Additionally, if you’d like to share any palliative care story for #HatsOn4CPC day or if you would be happy to share your stories of your #HatsOn4CPC Activity then by ticking the box you are giving us permission to contact you about this.

Every child with a life-limiting condition deserves access to palliative care. Whilst registering for your event, please consider making a donation today to help transform lives.

**Data Protection**

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By registering for this event, you consent to us collecting and using your personal data for the purposes of event administration and communication related to the charity. Your information will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where required by law. If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us. These data fields are designed to capture all participation and individuals or organisations who may wish to fundraise while also ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

#HatsOn4CPC Events 2025

Download the Toolkit and Resources

#HatsOn4CPC Toolkit

This year’s #HatsOn4CPC Toolkit is now available to download.  Containing all the information and resources you will need to run your own event or awareness raising campaign, the Toolkit is a ‘must have’ to make this year’s ‘#HatsOn4CPC’ the biggest ever!

However you choose to participate as a group or and individual, with an event for families, with colleagues or in your community – don’t forget to register your event, put on your hat, take a picture, share it on social media (#HatsOn4CPC) and send the pictures to us at communications@icpcn.org

Thank you.

Download the Hats On Leaflet

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Your donation, however small, can make a real difference to children around the world who are suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. We offer many ways to donate including through PayPal, Global Giving and Direct Debit.

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