# KWF cancer research and fundraising campaigns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kwf-cancer-research-and-fundraising-campaigns
> Updated: 2026-08-31T06:04:04.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

KWF Kankerbestrijding has initiated a campaign in the Netherlands to combat cancer through donations, activism, and patient support, focusing on funding research, prevention, and improving quality of life.

The 2026 annual collection week is underway, with activities scheduled from late August through early September. In various regions, including Berkelland and the Fjouwer villages, volunteers are conducting door-to-door collections. In Berkelland specifically, the collection period runs from September 1 to September 7. Coordinator Jaime Lebbink emphasized the necessity of these funds, noting that approximately 850,000 people in the Netherlands are currently living with or after cancer. KWF highlights that research funding has helped increase five-year survival rates from 25 percent at the organization’s inception to 66 percent today.

Donations are being accepted via collectors’ QR codes, the KWF website, and designated boxes in areas such as Eibergen and Borculo. To expand their reach, KWF is actively seeking additional volunteers in Borculo, Neede, Geesteren, Gelselaar, Ruurlo, and Eibergen.

Parallel to the collection, NPO Radio 2 began its ‘Wish Week’ on August 31. The station is hosting live broadcasts at Vakantiepark RCN het Grote Bos in Doorn, featuring musical performances by artists including DI-RECT, Ilse DeLange, and Davina Michelle to fulfill the wishes of those affected by cancer.

## Claims

- The annual KWF Collection Week will take place from Sunday, August 30 to Saturday, September 5, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Proceeds from the collection are invested in cancer research, care, support, and prevention. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- One in two Dutch people will get cancer. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- NPO Radio 2 will host its Wish Week for KWF starting Monday, August 31. (single source)
- The Wish Week broadcasts will be held live from Vakantiepark RCN het Grote Bos in Doorn. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: KWF Kankerbestrijding launches annual national fundraising week

KWF Kankerbestrijding is conducting its annual national collection week in the Netherlands to fund cancer research and support patients through door-to-door fundraising and digital donations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kwf-kankerbestrijding-launches-annual-national-fundraising-week

### 2026-08-26: KWF Kankerbestrijding announces 2026 collection week and radio initiatives

KWF Kankerbestrijding will hold its annual collection week from August 30 to September 5, 2026, supported by NPO Radio 2's Wish Week starting August 31 to benefit cancer research and patient care.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kwf-kankerbestrijding-announces-2026-collection-week-and-radio-initiatives

### 2026-08-24: KWF launches new campaign to fight cancer in the Netherlands

KWF Kankerbestrijding has launched a new campaign in the Netherlands, urging citizens to support cancer research and patient care through donations and activism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kwf-launches-new-campaign-to-fight-cancer-in-the-netherlands

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