BANDANNA DAY
GO RED FOR RANGATAHI
Friday, 13 June 2025 — and all throughout June
Help us raise vital funds this Bandanna Day to support the long-term emotional and social wellbeing of rangatahi impacted by cancer.
WHY GO RED
Cancer can be incredibly isolating — especially for rangatahi. Whether dealing with their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving someone they’ve lost, the emotional and social toll is huge.
Canteen is the only national charity in Aotearoa dedicated to providing free, specialised support for rangatahi impacted by cancer — but we receive no direct government funding. Every bandanna, fundraiser, donation and every act of support helps ensure rangatahi don’t face cancer alone.
By going red this Bandanna Day, you’ll be helping us raise funds to support the long-term emotional and social wellbeing of rangatahi across Aotearoa.
EVERY ACTION COUNTS THIS JUNE
HOW YOU CAN GO RED
Help provide vital support for the long-term emotional and social wellbeing of rangatahi impacted by cancer.
BUY A BANDANNA
Wear your support with our Go Red for Rangatahi bandanna. Shop our full range of bandannas this Bandanna Day!
DO A FUNDRAISER
Move, bake, shave, or go red your way this June — every fundraiser helps support rangatahi impacted by cancer.
GIVE A DONATION
Every dollar counts - and moves us closer to ensuring rangatahi across Aotearoa never have to face cancer alone.
SUPPORT RANGATAHI LIKE ELLA
"At first, opening up about my feelings felt confronting. Telling someone else what I was going through made it feel more real. But in that first session with my counsellor at Canteen, something shifted. I finally felt heard. I finally felt like maybe I was going to be okay.”
Ella is just one of hundreds of rangatahi supported by Canteen each year. Your support helps make this possible.
Watch Ella's story 👉
BANDANNAS IN MOTION
Every year, 4,200 rangatahi in Aotearoa are impacted by cancer. This June, join Bandannas in Motion – our Go Red for Rangatahi movement challenge – led by our rangatahi.
Whether it’s 4.2km a day, 42 reps of your favourite move, or 42 minutes of mindfulness, you’ll be making a real impact. Wear red, rock our iconic Go Red for Rangatahi bandanna, sweat until you're red in the face – and fundraise to show rangatahi they’re not alone.
WEAR YOUR SUPPORT
Our Go Red for Rangatahi bandanna isn’t just something you wear – it’s a statement of how you show up for rangatahi impacted by cancer.
Every bandanna you buy helps fund vital support services for rangatahi. Want to make an even bigger impact? Grab a 4-pack and help your support go further.
100% of proceeds go directly to Canteen's work supporting rangatahi.
OUR AMAZING SPONSORS
BANDANNA DAY ACTIVATIONS
WHOPPER WEEK
GRAB A WHOPPER between 28 May to 3 June and you’ll be doing more than just smashing a burger — you'll be supporting rangatahi impacted by cancer.
For every WHOPPER sold, Burger King will donate $1 to Canteen!
WHOPPER Week at BK in support of Canteen means one delicious meal AND one big moment of support for rangatahi across Aotearoa.
VIVA LA DIRT LEAGUE
Limited-edition bandanna designed by Viva La Dirt League specifically for Canteen, bringing their unique style to life while backing rangatahi impacted by cancer across Aotearoa in an epic way!
Pre-order your one of a kind Viva La Dirt League bandanna today - stock is limited. Once it's gone - it's gone!
Pre-orders close on Tuesday, May 13th.
ARMAGEDDON EXPO
We’re stoked to be at Armageddon Expo this King’s Birthday weekend - May 31 to June 2!
Thanks to the awesome crew at Armageddon and our mates at XShot, we’ve got a seriously cool activation planned, plus plenty of Bandanna Day fun happening all weekend long.
Come find us at our spot, get amongst the action – it’s your chance to play, win, and make a difference for rangatahi impacted by cancer.
SHOPGOOD THIS JUNE
ShopGood is a one-of-a-kind online store that gives a percentage of every purchase directly back to Canteen.
Browse their red products to Go Red for Rangatahi your own way — shop from over 100 brands like LEGO, Blunt, Crocs, and KitchenAid!
Whether it's a treat for you, a gift for a loved one, or just because - you'll be supporting Canteen whilst you shop.
YOUR IMPACT
SMALL ACTIONS, BIG CHANGE
Bandanna Day is about more than wearing a bandanna — it’s about making a difference in the lives of rangatahi impacted by cancer.
Every year, 4,200 rangatahi in Aotearoa are impacted, and Canteen is here to make sure they don’t face it alone. With no direct government funding, we rely on people like you.
Your support — whether you buy a bandanna, donate, or fundraise — helps provide free, life-changing support like counselling and peer connection.
Go Red for Rangatahi this June and help us ensure rangatahi never have to face cancer alone.
