Kell and Oanh are both very brave mothers and fellow DIYers that have dealt with the fight against childhood cancer first hand. And when they began to openly share on Instagram about the battle their children were facing, it began to stir up a movement amongst fellow DIYers and quickly became a cause we all would be fighting for.

In 2021, With the knowledge that so many wanted to be able to support but didn't always know how, Kell and Oanh began to plan the first DIYFAC. They chose to hold it in September to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and picked one week where all creators, makers and DIYers could raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.

With nothing more than an idea and passion behind it, they began to spread to word, hand-make shirts, and prepare for the first ever DIYFAC.

The response from the DIY community was above and beyond with many stepping in to do giveaways in order to raise additional funds, sharing info in their stories to raise awareness and both encouraging their friends and followers to donate to this worthy cause. Ultimately leading to raising over $30.000 the first year.

Although DIYFAC has grown in this second year we still hold the same mission as we move forward; to bring awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer through creating, making and DIY.