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Cancer affects everyone differently. That’s why we provide a wide range of support services
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Cancer changes everything. Connect with others who get you 24/7 on Canteen Connect.
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Helping families impacted by cancer (with children aged 0-25) more easily access the support they need.

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Cancer changes everything. We get it.

For every $1 invested in Canteen programs, a social value of between $4.40 and $7.65 is estimated for the outcome delivered.

$99+

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Over a 5-year period

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About Canteen

Canteen supports 12-25 year-olds dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one. Our services also now extend to parents, because when they cope better with cancer and communicate openly, their children are likely to experience less distress and anxiety.