Join #ChampionChildhoodCancerCare
- There are 4,000 families in Ontario with a child in cancer treatment or follow-up care.
- Families can lose more than 1/3 of their after-tax income when there is a child in cancer treatment
- There are approximately 500 children and youth diagnosed with cancer in a pediatric cancer program in this province each year.
- Nearly 20,000 children and youth in Ontario are survivors of childhood cancer
Meet some of our childhood cancer champions. Their compelling stories will inspire you!
You'll be raising funds that will directly help kids battling cancer and their families. Learn more about the difference you'll make.
About POGO
POGO ensures that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best possible care and support—from a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship.
We provide that child’s family with financial support to help ease the burden. We commit to their ongoing care, knowing that childhood cancer survivors endure medical challenges into adulthood. We advance cancer care for all children with cancer through our pioneering database and research. POGO leads a unique and impactful pediatric cancer network that is a model for Canada and the world.
Learn more about POGO.
POGO | 480 University Avenue, Suite 1014 | Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1V2, Canada | 1-855-FOR POGO (367-7646)
Charitable Registration Number: 871067245RR0001
YOU can help the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) support kids with cancer and their families through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Join us in the fight against pediatric cancer by hosting a community, school or workplace fundraising event. The current pandemic has changed the way we can come together physically but it also offers new opportunities to connect and raise funds virtually.
Great events come in all shapes and sizes, here are some ideas to get you started:
Share your Story
Create a fundraising page and share the reason you are supporting POGO. Set a fundraising goal and use the tools provided to share with family and friends asking for their support to make a difference in childhood cancer care.
Plan an Event - In Person or Virtual
Car washes, bake sales, bottle drives, street parties, dress down days - you are in the right place. When you register you will have access to tools that will help you plan and manage your event.
Pajamas and Pancakes
Check out our Pajamas and Pancakes 'do it yourself' program to learn how you can add a yummy and cozy twist to an event.