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12 Dips of Christmas Challenge

Complete 12 cold water dips this December and help raise money for life-saving research.

Sign up to the challenge

Join the 12 Dips of Christmas Challenge today and you'll receive a free Cancer Research UK bobble hat, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack.

How to take part

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Sign up for your free Cancer Research UK bobble hat and online Giving Page.

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Join the supportive Facebook community.

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Complete 12 cold water dips and raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

We're here to support you through every dip

We have lots of tips and resources to help you get started, perfect your dips and achieve your fundraising target.

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Get fundraising support

Our fundraising hub has everything you need to achieve your goals:

  • Fundraising tips & sponsorship form.

  • Challenge calendar.

  • Milestone badges & certificate.

Visit our fundraising hub

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Join the community

Meet your fellow dippers and find support and motivation by joining the 12 Dips of Christmas Challenge Facebook group.

Ask questions, share your journey, celebrate your successes and be part of our dipping community.

Visit our Facebook group

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Prepare for the challenge

Want to make sure you're getting the basics right? Need some help with training?

Get guidance on training and how to prepare for your challenge.

Download our how to complete your challenge(PDF, 223 KB) guide

The difference your fundraising makes

Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime

, but your fundraising can make a difference.

By taking on the 12 Dips of Christmas Challenge, you're supporting the research that helps power progress.

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£70

could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.

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£130

could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.

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£170

could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.

Your questions answered

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Make sure you're all set to take on the 12 Dips of Christmas Challenge this December, by reading our frequently asked questions before you start your dips journey.

Check our FAQ's page

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