# Italian charity events for pediatric cancer support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-charity-events-for-pediatric-cancer-support
> Updated: 2026-09-12T02:20:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Various charity athletic events are scheduled across Italy in September 2026 to support pediatric cancer patients.

On September 18, the seventh edition of the Pigiama Run, organized by LILT, will take place in Milan and over 35 other Italian cities. Participants wear pajamas to show solidarity with hospitalized children, with proceeds funding psychological support, transport, and hospital-based sports therapy.

Simultaneously, from September 18 to 20, the Team for Children association will hold the fifth Ride&Run for Children relay. This event includes a 1,000 km cycling relay starting in Assisi and a 100 km running relay in the Veneto region, both aimed at raising funds for the Pediatric Oncohematology department in Padova.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Ride&Run for Children charity relay to support Padova pediatric patients

The Ride&Run for Children charity relay will run from September 18–20, 2026, featuring cycling and running routes to raise funds for pediatric oncology patients in Padova, Italy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riderun-for-children-charity-relay-to-support-padova-pediatric-patients

### 2026-09-06: Pigiama Run returns to Milan to support pediatric cancer patients

The Pigiama Run returns on September 18, 2026, involving over 35 Italian cities to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pigiama-run-returns-to-milan-to-support-pediatric-cancer-patients

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