Childhood Cancer Canada

Childhood Cancer Canada is Canada's leading foundation dedicated to providing support and programing for families affected by childhood cancer and is the primary charitable funding partner of clinical trials and childhood cancer research for C17, comprised of Canada’s leading pediatric oncologists and hematologists.  More than 10,000 children in Canada are in treatment for cancer right now and about one in five will not survive beyond five years. Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease of Canadian children. Childhood Cancer Canada’s focus is on saving, enhancing, and extending the lives of kids with cancer.

Childhood Cancer Canada programing includes: the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for families in active treatment who have been financially impacted by the pandemic; EmPower Packs provided to children newly diagnosed with cancer; Survivor Scholarships for childhood cancer survivors with post-secondary academic aspirations; the Benevolent Fund that provides financial assistance to help a family cover the costs of their child's funeral; and Amazing Adventures that create joy and respite for children whose lives are filled with so much uncertainty (currently on hold due to COVID-19). The Foundation is also the primary funder of clinical trials and childhood cancer research for C17 and provides funding to pediatric cancer charity partners and camps across Canada.