International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative which aims to raise much-needed funds for childhood cancer research. In Australia it is driven by Children's Cancer Institute, the only independent medical research organisation in Australia wholly dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer.

As part of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Children's Cancer Institute will hold the first Build for a Cure fundraising campaign from September 8, a major fundraising initiative which will see a four-bathroom, two-bathroom, home in Sydney's west built and fully furnished within 21 days. The home will be auctioned on 26 October and proceeds will go to the Institute to fund vital medical research to find a cure for childhood cancer.

Australians can follow the Build for a Cure journey at www.buildforacure.org.au, or buy a $2 token at participating Big W's throughout September and Woolworths Petrol throughout October.

To find out how you can fundraise or make a donation go to www.childrenscancerinstitute.org.au.