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Manneken-Pis as childhood cancer expert

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Location:
Manneken-Pis
Rue de l'Etuve - 1000 Brussels
Period:
Monday 8 September 2025
Opening hours:

From 9 am to 6 pm

Category:
Folklore

Manneken-Pis wears his childhood cancer expert costume of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE).

So he celebrates the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Greeting at noon.

Fight against childhood cancer

The External siteEuropean Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE) is a leading organisation dedicated to improving the outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents with cancer across Europe. With a focus on advancing treatment, fostering research, and enhancing care, SIOPE is at the forefront of pediatric oncology. 

Each year, around 35,000 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed in Europe. By dressing the iconic Manneken-Pis in its colors, SIOPE aims to raise awareness and garner support for the fight against childhood cancer, highlighting the crucial need for ongoing efforts to ensure every child receives the best possible care.