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Knit a Christmas Jumper in December Challenge

Knit a festive jumper this December and raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

Sign up to the challenge

Join our Knit a Christmas Jumper in December Challenge today and you'll receive a free Cancer Research UK tote bag, online Giving Page and digital fundraising pack.

How to take part

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Sign up for your free Cancer Research UK tote bag and online Giving Page.

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Join the supportive Facebook community.

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Knit a Christmas jumper and raise money to help fund life-saving research!

We're here to help you through every stitch

We have lots of tips and resources to help you get started, knit your Christmas jumper 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 & poster

  • Challenge calendar

  • Milestone badges

  • Challenge certificate

Visit our fundraising hub

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Join the community

Meet other knitters and find support and motivation by joining the knit a Christmas jumper Facebook group.

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

Join our Facebook group

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Choose your knit

Not sure what you'd like to make? Why not take on our free Christmas jumper pattern!

Unfortunately handmade items can't be sold in CRUK stores. We're sorry not to be able to accept these.

Get the pattern

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 our Knit a Christmas Jumper in December 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 challenge this December by reading our frequently asked questions.

Check out our FAQs page

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*cruk.org/lifetimerisk