Caps of Courage

13/06/2026

New Project for Caps of Courage Volunteers!

Following requests from some of the UK's leading children's cancer hospitals, we are now collecting handmade PICC Line Covers for children and young people undergoing treatment.

These simple but effective covers help to protect and conceal PICC lines while adding comfort and confidence for the young person wearing them.

The good news is they are perfect for using up fabric scraps!

**Suggested fabrics:**
• Soft jersey
• Lycra
• Stretch cotton fabrics

**Construction:**
• Sewn as a simple tube
• Seam at each end
• Widths from 12cm to 20cm
• Short version: 15cm long
• Long version: 25cm long

Bright colours, fun prints, superheroes, animals, rainbows and teenage-friendly designs are all welcome.

This is a fantastic project for anyone with smaller pieces of fabric looking to create something that can make a real difference to a child receiving treatment.

If you would like the pattern, please check the volunteer files or contact the Caps of Courage team. They are just rectangles, but I will upload something in the next few days.

Thank you for helping us continue to provide comfort, confidence and care to children and young people across the UK.

30/05/2026

To our incredible Caps of Courage volunteers,

It's been a little while since I've posted directly to you all, and I wanted to take a moment to say just how proud I am of what we have achieved together.

What started as a simple idea has grown into something truly special. Every cap, every wiggly bag, every parcel, every share, every conversation, and every act of kindness has helped bring comfort to children and young people facing some of the toughest days of their lives.

Today, our community has grown to more than 1,400 volunteers. Together, we have donated thousands of caps and now support hospitals, charities, and organisations across the UK through our growing network of hubs.

But what inspires me most isn't the numbers.

It's knowing that somewhere tonight, a child is feeling a little more comfortable, a little more confident, and a little less alone because someone they have never met took the time to make something just for them.

That someone is you.

Whether you've made one cap or one hundred, thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for sharing your time, your skills, and your kindness.

From hands to hearts, we are making a difference together.

Kelly

23/05/2026

Due to increasing demand, Caps of Courage is proud to now provide our brand new Port Pillows.

These soft seatbelt comfort cushions are designed to help make car journeys more comfortable for children and young people with:
• Chemo ports
• Hickman lines
• PICC lines
• Chest access devices

By adding a soft layer of padding between the seatbelt and sensitive areas, Port Pillows can help reduce rubbing, pressure, and discomfort during travel.

Every Port Pillow is handmade with love by our incredible volunteer Sewing Heroes using bright, fun, child-friendly fabrics designed to bring comfort and smiles during difficult times.

Many similar products are sold commercially for between £5 and £15 each, so by providing these through Caps of Courage, we are helping to lessen both the physical and financial burden on families going through the childhood cancer journey.

Because sometimes comfort is not just about fabric and filling.
Sometimes it is about knowing somebody cared enough to make something just for you.

21/05/2026

Something one of our Lions is very keen to fund..

14/05/2026

Every stitch tells a story of courage.

Caps of Courage has now provided more than 5,000 free caps to children and young people undergoing cancer treatment across the UK, but requests from hospitals continue to rise every single week.

We urgently need more knitters, sewers and crocheters to join our amazing community of volunteers and help us continue covering heads and lifting hearts.

Whether you can make one cap or one hundred, you can make a real difference to a child facing cancer treatment.

Join our Facebook group today: Caps of Courage Sewing Heroes
Caps of Courage Sewing Heroes

Together, we can ensure no child faces cancer alone.

12/05/2026