Register now. Get the swim hat. Get dipping. Support children and young people with cancer
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How it works
1. Register
Get a free swim hat and set up your fundraiser.
2. Fundraise
Raise money to support children with cancer
3. Get Dipping
Organise your dip on the 4th of February.
Once you've registered, introduce yourself to your fellow participants in the World Cancer Day Cold Water Dip Facebook Group!
About the Challenge
Join thousands of others taking on a cold water dip for World Cancer Day on the 4th February for Young Lives vs Cancer.
The challenge is simple. Organise your own dip with friends and family and simply brave the cold of the sea, a lido, or river this World Cancer Day. Yes, it's a challenge, but with this comes a huge sense of achievement.
Your dip will help make sure children and young people with cancer, and their families, can be together this winter.
Join the challenge and make every minute count!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the challenge?
Join thousands of others taking on the Cold Water Challenge for World Cancer Day. Organise your own dip with friends and family on the 4th February to raise money to support children and young people with cancer. How you take on the challenge is up to you, choose the location and choose who you will do the challenge with. Sign up now.
How do I sign up?
Signing up is simple.
- Sign up here to request your free swim hat and set up your fundraising page
- Share, share, share. Make sure to tell everyone you know that you are taking on the challenge and ask them to sponsor you
- Get fundraising
- join our Facebook Group
- Get dipping on 4 February
- Support children and young people with cancer
How do I stay safe?
Our moto for this challenge is "Be Safe, Have Fun". Please ensure you take the time to read our important safety guidance before agreeing to take on the challenge. You can find it here.
