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CIKA was founded in April 1980 by three families, to increase the
awareness of cancer in children and to encourage financial support to
aid research into children's cancer.

Whats happening @ CIKA

The 2009 Blue and Orange Ball will be held at The Sebel Albert Park, 65 Queens Rd Melbourne on Saturday 22nd August.

Click here for more information and to download a copy of the ticket application form.

The 2009 Lab Day, held at the RCH on Sunday 31st May, provided an opportunity for our supporters to see for themselves the work that CIKA is funding thanks to their generosity. A report will appear in the next CIKA newsletter, meanwhile, click for some photographs and a brief summary.

The 2009 Pooches in the Park Dog Show was once again held at the Flemington Neighbourhood House. It surpassed the 2008 show by raising $2,824. Well done to all of our helpers.

For a more complete report, click here.

This site was last updated on 2 July 2009.

CIKA's Children

Over 140 children under 15 years of age are diagnosed with cancer each year in Victoria and 90% of these children are treated at the Royal Children's Hospital. The CIKA children have all battled cancer. You can read some of their stories here.

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Current Research

CIKA has actively supported research projects at the Royal Children's Hospital with financial assistance and will continue to do so until childhood cancer is cured.