National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day raises awareness about the importance of children’s hospice palliative care and how it improves the quality of living and dying for children with serious illnesses and their families. The campaign is co-hosted by CHPCA and the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC), every year on the second Thursday of October.
![CHPCA-Logo-National-Childrens-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Day A young boy in a wheelchair holding the hand of his mother who is kneeling beside him.](https://www.chpca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CHPCA-Logo-National-Childrens-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Day.jpg)
Next National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day | October 10, 2024
2023 Campaign Theme: Weaving the Fabric of Care
About the Theme
In the delicate tapestry of a child’s life, every thread counts. National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day celebrates the art of “Weaving the Fabric of Care,” applauding the dedication, compassion, and advocacy of those caring for children with serious illnesses.
This day is a call to action, a chance to embrace the essential threads of care that comfort and support families navigating a child’s serious illness when they need it most. It’s about recognizing that children’s hospice palliative care is not just a specialty; it’s a shared responsibility across healthcare and communities.
Your Support Matters
Become an advocate – for each child, for every family. Discover the world of children’s hospice palliative care and equip yourself with the knowledge to identify those who would benefit most from its supportive embrace. You can be the voice that echoes through the corridors of healthcare, championing this approach to care, and the professionals of all stripes that provide it.
This campaign is more than a slogan; it’s a promise. A promise that anyone can integrate a palliative approach into every facet of their care. A promise that we can improve the quality of life of a seriously ill child and their family together through this approach, whether you are a nurse, allied health professional, social worker, or a volunteer.
![CHPCA-THUMB-National-Childrens-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Day A young couple holding a baby in a hospital corridor with hospital staff standing behind them.](https://www.chpca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHPCA-THUMB-National-Childrens-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Day.jpg)
![donations-round Nurse helping elderly patient](https://www.chpca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/donations-round.jpg)
Your Donations Matter
CHPCA advocates for accessible quality hospice palliative care across the country. We do this so one day, everyone in Canada with a life-limiting illness can access care that alleviates their suffering when they need it most. Your support is essential to this work.
Campaign Kit and Resources
Campaign Partner
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care is hosted in partnership with the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC).
![CHPCA-THUMB-CNPCC-long-logo The bilingual Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children logo.](https://www.chpca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CHPCA-THUMB-CNPCC-long-logo.jpg)
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