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 need regarding funding trips for care throughout Canada.
Cancer Care News
Cancer Care Support connects families to financial aid organizations and programs catered to providing free services, prescription assistance, access to grants, and financial burden relief particularly within the U.S.
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) – Financial Assistance Program
https://www.pogo.ca/programs-support/financial-assistance/
Taking care of a child undergoing cancer treatment can take more than an emotional toll on their loved ones. With POGO, you may receive reimbursement for food, accommodations, and various childcare expenses as needed.
Childhood Cancer Canada – The Survivor Scholarship Program
https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/SpecialPages/Forms/scholarship
As a survivor of childhood cancer, apply for the annual Survivor Scholarship Program to obtain the chance to receive an educational bursary as a token of recognition for enduring significant hardships. Learn more about the CCC here: https://youtu.be/EzpO8YrkVRU?feature=shared.
CaringTogether.Life – article on financial support:
https://caringtogether.life/articles/financial-supports/?catId=1116
The Twinkie Foundation:
https://thetwinkiefoundation.ca/hello/
The Twinkie Foundation is a nonprofit organization in Canada that provides financial assistance to parents with children facing illness. They focus on support for travel for expert medical assistance.
OPACC (Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer):
OPACC offers various free programs and services, including
- Parent Liaison In-Hospital and Virtual Support Service
- Hospital Parking Program
- Gift Card Program – financial assistance to in-hospital childhood cancer families through gift cards for necessities such as gas, groceries, and dining.
- Coffee Service
SickKids Hospital – Financial Support for Parents in Ontario:
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/article?contentid=1151&language=english