National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day raises awareness about the importance of children’s hospice palliative care and how it improves the quality of living and dying for children with serious illnesses and their families. The campaign takes place every year on the second Thursday of October.
Next National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day | October 8, 2026
2025 Campaign: How to Get Involved
The Campaign Kit for National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day 2025 is no longer available.
Thank you to everyone who downloaded the kit.
What is Pediatric Palliative Care?
Children’s palliative care provides complete care for a child’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting the entire family.
Key principles:
- Starts early — Care begins at diagnosis and continues throughout the child’s journey, whether or not they receive curative treatment
- Addresses all needs — Healthcare providers must identify and treat physical pain, emotional distress, and social challenges
- Involves everyone — Effective care requires a team approach that includes family members and community resources
- Works anywhere — Care can be delivered in hospitals, community health centres, or at home, even with limited resources
World Health Organization
Campaign Partners
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day is hosted in partnership with the Canada’s Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance and the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children.
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day is sponsored by GSK Canada.
Expression of Interest: Volunteer Treasurer, CHPCA Board of Directors
The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the officer position of Secretary/Treasurer on the CHPCA Board of Directors. Deadline for Submissions: Before or by 5pm ET June 30, 2026
Registration Now Open for June Sessions of the 2026–2027 CHPCA Learning Institute
The June sessions launch a year-long series that will feature more than 20 sessions running from June 2026 through March 2027.
Webinar: From Blueprint to Action: How We Can Advance Palliative Care in Canada Together
Join Daniel Nowoselski, Senior Advocacy Manager, Canadian Cancer Society, and Cheryl Spencer, Interim CEO, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association on May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET.
