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About Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM)
Every year in September, the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society joins hands with organisations worldwide to honour children, survivors, and their families who are bravely facing childhood cancer. It’s a time to raise awareness, spark conversations, and continue pushing for better treatments and support.
🌟Did you know?🌟
In Sarawak, one child is diagnosed with cancer every five days.
What’s Happening This September?
Youth Camp 2025
Themed Confidently Me, the annual SCCS Youth Camp gathers over 30 survivors from across Sarawak for a transformative experience, empowering them for life beyond cancer through activities that foster growth and connection.
‘Aqil Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze in Bintulu
Experience the inspiring journey of a real life cancer fighter named Aqil, at the Aqil Beats Cancer Balloon Maze, happening from September 26th to 28th at The Spring Shopping Mall, Bintulu. Enjoy a fun, interactive maze that features vibrant balloon sculptures.
Best of all, entry is completely free!
Light it Up Gold Campaign
SCCS joins Childhood Cancer International (CCI) and Childhood Cancer Malaysia (CCM) in the ‘Light It Up Gold’ campaign, where iconic landmarks around the world shine gold in support of childhood cancer awareness. In Kuching, Darul Hana Bridge, Bridge at Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub, Satok Bridge and Satok Flyover will be illuminated in gold on Saturday, 20th September.
Lantern-Making Charity Workshop
My Craft Studio, one of SCCS’ retail engagement partners, is hosting a fun lantern-making charity workshop this Mid-Autumn Festival! It’s the perfect family bonding activity where you can design your own lantern while supporting a meaningful cause. 100% of proceeds will be donated to SCCS to help children with cancer.
Click here for more info.
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Cancer
What Does the Gold Ribbon Symbolise?
The Gold Ribbon is an international awareness symbol that showcases support and generates solidarity for children affected by cancer.
How Can YOU Support CCAM?
1. Donate! Every little bit counts! Your donation helps provide life-saving treatments, emotional support, and hope for children battling cancer in Sarawak. Your generosity can change lives. Click here to donate.
2. Join our events this September! Bring your friends and families to visit us at ‘Aqil Beats Cancer’ at The Spring Shopping Mall, Bintulu from 26th – 28th of September. Not in Bintulu? Like, share and comment under all social media content marked #CCAM2025 to raise awareness and spark important conversations within the community.
3. Wear a Gold Ribbon pin throughout the month of September to show your support. Take a photo with the pin and tag @sccsmy or use the hashtags #CCAM2025 or #SCCSChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth to show up for kids fighting cancer!
4. Join the Gold September Frame Campaign — add our gold ribbon frame to your social media profile picture and stand alongside hundreds of others in a meaningful collage that reminds us: together, we are stronger and can create real change.
How to Add Your Frame:
1. Visit: https://www.twibbonize.com/goldseptember2025
2. Upload your photo from your phone or computer
3. Download your framed photo
4. Share it on your social media with the hashtags #GoldSeptember2025 and #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
Remember to use these hashtags & tag us on social media @sccsmy!
#CCAM2025
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
#HelpKidsFightCancer
CCAM 2024 Highlights: Check out ‘Samuel Beats Cancer’!
Last year, during CCAM 2024, the ‘Samuel Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze took place in Sibu, inspired by Samuel’s real-life journey. Learn more about the event here.
Color Me!
What better way to educate your kids about childhood cancer than through fun colouring activity? Colouring also promotes creative thinking and helps with concentration.
Download our adorable CCAM colouring templates here.
Learn more about Childhood Cancer
What you need to know about childhood cancer
True stories shared by childhood cancer patients & families
