CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION

Calling all budding young artists!

We’re looking for entries for our 2022 Christmas card competition from children aged 16 and under. The winning design will be printed and sold as part of our Christmas card range this year.

How to enter

Whether it’s a snowman, Christmas tree, or something else completely, entries can be as creative as you like!

You can use pencils, felt tips, paint or crayon to create your entry. We just ask that the design is flat, and not have anything 3D stuck to it, as it will need to be able to be scanned. Please also don’t add glitter to your design.

The design must be done on the entry form, and will need to be kept within the white box.

The winner will also receive 5 packs of cards of their printed design along with a certificate.

the deadline for submitting entries will be Monday 22 August.

You can also check out the full list of competition terms and conditions below:

Click to open the terms and conditions

Please submit your entry by sending your completed form to:

Christmas Card Competition

Neuroblastoma UK

7-14 Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YR

If you have any questions about this competition, or to find out more, please get in touch with us.

Good Luck!

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We've been truly inspired by our runners this year, especially with five incredible individuals representing Team Neuroblastoma UK in the TCS London Marathon.

As the 2025 marathon draws nearer, we caught up with two of our runners to hear about the daily routines that keep them motivated, the inspirations behind their journey, and ultimately - what drives them to run for our cause.

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For the first time, Neuroblastoma UK took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023. We raised a grand total to £8,602 in just seven days.

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Alan Carr and Friends - Chatty for Charity
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Three year old Ruairí Maher plans to become the joint youngest person in Britain to climb Scafell Pike, to raise money for childhood cancer research.

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Limited edition bracelet to help little warriors fighting neuroblastoma
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Limited edition bracelet to help little warriors fighting neuroblastoma
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South of the River, a fashion boutique based in Beckenham, Kent, is supporting Neuroblastoma UK this summer with a limited edition ‘Warrior’ Tile Bracelet.

Inspired by children with cancer and designed in collaboration with Neuroblastoma UK, each bracelet features white ‘Warrior’ tiles on a yellow and gold bracelet with blue highlights.

South of the River will donate £3 from every ‘Warrior’ tile bracelet purchase to Neuroblastoma UK.

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Family raffle home to raise money for Neuroblastoma UK
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Family raffle home to raise money for Neuroblastoma UK
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The Wilkinson family raffling their home to raise money for Neuroblastoma UK, after their daughter Oonagh was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 19 months old.

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The raffle closes on Monday 5th April 2021 at 20:00 or when the last ticket is sold (whichever sooner).

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Layla Kirk, aged nine from Winchmore Hill in Enfield raised an incredible £1,000 by having 16 inches cut from her long locks during lockdown!

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Tilly’s Story
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George's story
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Niamh's story
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In 2020, her cancer returned and she is once more undergoing treatment. She’s currently on a research drug trial but is doing well. This is her story.  

Bethany's story
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Sarah’s Story
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Max’s Story - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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