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Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the incredible nurses who make a difference every day in children’s palliative care. 💚🌍 In this special message, our Education Manager — and nurse — Alex Daniels reflects on the vital role nurses play as the unsung heroes of children’s palliative care, working with limited resources but limitless love to ensure every child’s journey is filled with care, dignity, and humanity. To all nurses around the world: thank you. Your impact is immeasurable. #InternationalNursesDay2026 #ChildrensPalliativeCare #ICPCN

📢 Happening next week! Join us for our May Webinar: ‘Extending our Impact: The Power of Research in Children’s Palliative Care’. Hear from: Dr. Ximena García, Program Manager, Global Palliative Care, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Dr. Callie Daniels-Howell, Research Manager, ICPCN 🗓 Thursday 21 May 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm UTC Don’t miss this important discussion on the role of research in advancing children’s palliative care worldwide. Register here: https://bit.ly/ICPCNMayWebinar #Webinar #ICPCN #Research #ChildrensPalliativeCare #CPCResearch

Emily Harrop, one of our trustees, is currently recovering from a benign brain tumour and has already completed over 500 miles as part of Miles for Millions. Her journey is inspiring — but this movement isn’t about how far you go. It’s about taking part. “Being part of Miles for Millions has felt deeply meaningful. It has allowed me to connect my personal recovery with my commitment to children’s palliative care, and to contribute in a small way to a global movement supporting children and families.” Whether it’s 5 miles or 500, every step helps raise vital funds and awareness to improve care for children with life-limiting conditions worldwide. Start your own challenge: • Set your miles — big or small • Choose a fundraising target or simply make a donation • Walk, run or cycle your way Join the movement. Go the distance for children’s palliative care. 👉 / #MilesForMillions #ChildrensPalliativeCare #Fundraising #ICPCN #GoTheDistance

🌍 Miles for Millions in action Following this morning’s launch of our global movement and app, we’re proud to highlight ICPCN Ambassador @charlielanghorne , who is marking his 60th birthday by taking on Ironman Wales—raising funds for ICPCN and @martletshospice . His challenge reflects the spirit of Miles for Millions: going the distance for children’s palliative care worldwide. 💬 “Ironman Wales will be tough, but the work these charities do every day puts a few hours of suffering in perspective.” — Charlie Langhorne. 💚 We’re hugely grateful for Charlie’s support and wish him a very Happy 60th Birthday as he takes on this incredible challenge. 👉 Support Charlie: /.../ironman-wales-age-60-what.../ 👉 Get involved: /get-involved/miles-for-millions/ #MilesForMillions #ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare #IronmanWales #GoTheDistance

🌍 Introducing Miles for Millions – Go the Distance for Children’s Palliative Care Worldwide! We’re proud to launch Miles for Millions, ICPCN's new global movement that invites people everywhere to take action for the 21 million children who need palliative care worldwide. 🚶‍♀️Move your way, wherever you are! 🚴‍♀️ Every mile you walk, run, or cycle helps raise vital funds and awareness to support children and families in need. 📱 At the heart of Miles for Millions is our new app! Track your activity, connect with a global community, and turn your movement into meaningful impact. 👉Read more here: https://bit.ly/4syB17d 👉 Join the movement today: /get-involved/miles-for-millions/ Together, we can go the distance for children's palliative care. #MilesForMillions #ChildrensPalliativeCare #Fundraising #ICPCN #GoTheDistance

Hope, innovation, and dignity in childhood cancer care. 💙🎗️ Under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Public Health Dr. Rakan Nassereddine, CHANCE Association, led by Prof. Roula Farah, proudly concluded its national project on advancing pediatric pain, psycho-oncology, and palliative care. We were honored to welcome Prof. Julia Downing, Executive Director of the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (@icpcn ) whose powerful address on equity in children’s palliative care reminded us all: access to compassionate care is not a privilege, it’s a right. A special thank you to Foundation Charles Corm (@fondationcharlescorm ) for making this event possible. And heartfelt thank you to our incredible Psycho-Oncology team, whose relentless dedication made this entire project possible. 🙏 And a special moment that moved every heart in the room, our brave Talia Bou Saba, cancer survivor and living proof of resilience, presented symbolic colourful flowers to Minister Nassereddine, Prof. Farah and Prof. Downing. A reminder of exactly why we do this work. 🌟 The day also brought together 200+ physicians and specialists from hospitals across Lebanon for the 2nd Neonatal & Pediatric Palliative Care Symposium, a milestone moment for our field. Together, we’re building a future where no child suffers alone. 💙 @mophleb @nad.sabas @dr.roula.farah #ChildhoodCancerCare #PalliativeCare #PsychoOncology #CHANCEAssociation #EveryChildMatters

🌟Today marks the start of the 7th National Palliative Care Conference 2026 in Mombasa, hosted by @kehpca - Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association. We’re proud that ICPCN’s Research Manager, Dr Callie Daniels-Howell, is in attendance and kicked off this morning’s pre-conference workshops. Callie joined Dr Catherine Marete, Paediatrician, and Elizabeth Kabuthi, Child Life Specialist, to lead interactive “skills merry-go-round” sessions covering: • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management • Child life practices • Family-centred end-of-life care A fantastic start to what promises to be an inspiring and impactful conference. #ChildrensPalliativeCare #GlobalHealth #KEHPCA #KehpcaCares #pcconference2026

🎗️ The 15th February 2026 is International Childhood Cancer Day @childhood_cancer_international As #ICCD2026 approaches, we stand with children, young people and families affected by cancer, and highlight the importance of compassionate, holistic care at every stage of the journey. We also reflect on 20 years of ICPCN’s work to strengthen palliative care globally for children with cancer and a wide range of other life-limiting conditions. Our 20-Year Impact Report shows how a shared vision has grown into a global movement, advancing every child’s right to palliative care through collaboration, advocacy and commitment worldwide. Through challenges and actions, we focus on the impact we’re making together. 📖 Read the 20-Year Impact Report: https://bit.ly/4rHSUjV 🔗 Learn more about International Childhood Cancer Day: https://www.iccd.care/ #EqualAccessToCare #FromChallengeToChange #ICPCN

👏 A great success at the Pre-Conference in Pakistan! Yesterday, Alex Daniels, ICPCN's Education Manager, was one of the speakers at the pre-conference Paediatric Palliative Care Workshop of the 8th International Pakistan Society of Pediatric Oncology (@pspo.pk ) Conference, “Building a Strong Foundation for PPC in Pakistan.” It was inspiring to engage with such committed professionals, coming together to strengthen #paediatricpalliativecare and improve support for children and families. Thank you to all the speakers and participants who made this pre-conference workshop a success. #ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare #Collaboration

We’re grateful to @icpcn for highlighting our work on advancing pediatric palliative care in Canada. The launch of our national, bilingual Resource Hub and Core Care Pathway represents an important step toward more coordinated, collaborative, and family-centred care for children with serious illness and their families in Canada. Read the full article at the link in our bio. Nous remercions @icpcn d'avoir mis en avant notre travail visant à faire progresser les soins palliatifs pédiatriques au Canada. Le lancement de notre centre de ressources national bilingue et de notre programme de soins de base représente une étape importante vers des soins plus coordonnés, collaboratifs et centrés sur la famille pour les enfants atteints de maladies graves et leurs familles au Canada. Lisez l'article complet en cliquant sur le lien dans notre bio (disponible uniquement en anglais). #PediatricPalliativeCare #PedPallCareCA #CPPCA

Happy New Year and here’s to a year of hope and progress! If you missed this before our festive break, we invite you to look back at 20 years of impact💚 ICPCN’s 20-Year Impact Report tells the story of how a shared vision became a global movement for children’s palliative care — and where we’re heading next. It’s a powerful reflection on partnership, achievement, and hope for the future. 👉 Read more here: /.../icpcn-publishes-20-year-impact-report/ 👉 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/49K4VPG #ICPCN #20YearsOfImpact #ICPCN20Years #ChildrensPalliativeCare #ICPCNAnniversary

Today, the International Children’s Palliative Care Network joins the global health community in recognising Universal Health Coverage Day — a reminder that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality health care without financial hardship. On #UHCDay, we emphasise that every child has the right to quality health care — especially palliative care. Millions of children worldwide, and their families, still face barriers to accessing essential palliative care. Expanding universal access to CPC is a vital step in making quality health care a reality for every child. / #HealthForAll #ChildrensPalliativeCare #UHC2030