Family Support
Are you the parent, close family member or friend of a child undergoing cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways you can support the child and his/her family? Do you want to help support a grieving family?
Here you will find many ideas and resources! You can also follow us on social media, where we post new ideas each week on #talisfundsupportsunday!
If you know of a resource that is not listed here, please contact us so we can add it.
Childhood Cancer Canada – The EmPower Pack Program https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/SpecialPages/Forms/Empower-Packs As a parent to a newly diagnosed child, apply for the EmPower Pack
U-Link Canada Financial Support for Canadian Families https://u-link.care/financial-support-for-canadian-families-with-children-with-cancer Through U-Link, you can discover several charities that offer financial support for families in
LLSC (Leukemia & Lymphoma) Advanced Cancer Virtual Support Group https://www.bloodcancers.ca/form/vsg-registration For families facing a blood cancer diagnosis dependent upon advanced or palliative
Upopolis: https://www.upopolis.com/ Upopolis is a FREE, fun, and secure online community that connects kids aged 10 to 18 who are going
What Others Can Do To Help: 5 Ways To Support Parents With Sick Children: https://rmhcsanantonio.org/five-ways-to-support-parents-with-sick-children/ 10 Ways To Support a
DO’S AND DON’TS: Getting gifts for anyone can be difficult, especially for those going through such a difficult time. Here are some
PERSONALIZED BOOKS https://smartstory.info/personalized-books/ https://www.wonderbly.com/ca https://www.dinkleboo.com/ca/kids-books.html?___from_store=us https://www.putmeinthestory.com/ https://www.shutterfly.com/personalized-stories/personalized-story-books https://www.iseeme.com/ DOODLE ROLL – PERSONALIZED REUSABLE COLOURING MATS https://www.thedoodleroll.com/collections/all VIDEO VISITS: https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10281242-5-ways-to-see-santa-virtually-this-holiday-season/
Here are some ideas for a child needing things to do in hospital or a child who may be stuck at home
My Sister in Heaven / My Brother in Heaven Author: S. B. Goldstein https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B46X149C?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_J7TY4YWGVM4HYE243T6J&peakEvent=5&dealEvent=1&language=en-CA The series My Sister in Heaven / My
Tali’s grandmother, Adele Gould, wrote a beautiful blog post, where she sheds some light on grandparent grief – a topic that is
Childhood Cancer Canada – The Benevolent Fund Program https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/SpecialPages/Forms/Benevolent-Fund In a sensitive time of need, apply for the Benevolent Fund Program to