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Support Groups

Brain Tumour Foundation - BrainWAVE Program

The BrainWAVE program connects families with children facing similar diagnoses.

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OPACC - Parent Liason Program

Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer's Parent Liason Program arranges hospital visits by professionals and parents experienced in navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.

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LLSC - Support Groups

For families throughout Canada facing a blood cancer diagnosis, connect with those in a similar position through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Support Groups.

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Momcology - Hospital-Based Support Groups

As a child caregiver, join the Momcology Online Support Group to grow meaningful connections with those with similar circumstances.

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Wellspring - Support Circle: Parents of Children with Cancer

The WellSpring Cancer Support Program in collaboration with the OPACC provides regular online sessions led by professionals familiar with childhood cancer caregiving.

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OPACC - Community Parent Groups

The Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer's Community Parent Group Service offers community-based support through social media from families who have undergone a childhood cancer diagnosis within the Hamilton, Waterloo, and Niagara regions.

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Smart Patients - Caring for a Sick Child Community

Smart Patients is an online community for patients and their families to learn from the experiences of other patients. Members of this community provide advice and information on how they care for their family's needs.

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Finance & Service Needs

Finance & Service Needs

Canadian Cancer Society - Community Services Locator

Find those offering services such as haircuts and transport for families managing cancer.

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Cure the Kids - Tips for Managing Finances

Cure The Kids provides information on how to navigate insurance, medical bills, and payment plans.

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Caring Together - Tips for Managing Finances

Caring Together offers information about funding expenses through outlets such as organizations, charities, and government benefits.

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U-Link - Canadian Funding Resource Board

U-link lists several charities that offer financial support for families in need throughout Canada.

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Cancer Care News - U.S Funding Resource Board

Cancer Care News lists several charities that offer financial support for families in need throughout the U.S.

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POGO - Financial Assistance Program

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario's Financial Assistance Program offers reimbursement for food, accommodations, and various childcare expenses.

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The Twinkie Foundation - Travel Assistance

The Twinkie Foundation helps families achieve financial reimbursements for travel expenses necessary to receive expert medical assistance.

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OPACC - Parking & Giftcard Programs

Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer's Parking and Gift-Card Programs provide families free gift cards and coverage of hospital parking fees.

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SickKids - Government & Community Financial Assistance

Find financial aid offered by the Government and Ontario Ministries for parents with a sick child through SickKids.

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Chai Lifeline - Financial Aid & Family Activities

Chai Lifeline operates several free programs offering family outings and getaways, reimbursements for medication and hospital needs, and meal services.

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Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta - Education Programs

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation supports families from Alberta by offering virtual or in-person tutoring sessions for young children.

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Childhood Cancer Canada - Emergency Fund

Childhood Cancer Canada offers families with children actively undergoing treatment an Emergency Fund consisting of a one-time $300 cheque.

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Childhood Cancer Canada - Benevolent Fund

Childhood Cancer Canada offers families with a passed child a Benevolent Fund consisting of a $1500 cheque intended to aid in covering memorial services and ongoing care expenses.

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Comfort & Wellbeing

Comfort & Wellbeing

Companions, Apparel, & Accessories

Club Negu - Monthly Encouragements

Club NEGU provides encouragement and support for families impacted by childhood cancer. Once you sign up for ClubNEGU, your courageous child and family will receive boosts of encouragement each month.

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Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation - Beckett Boxes

Sponsors of the Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation enable the distribution of Beckett Boxes to families with children diagnosed with cancer. These include a variety of goods such as books, natural cleaning and bathing products, and stationary.

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Zoah's Toys - Donated Toys

In memory of 7-year-old Zoah who faced her own battle with cancer, sign up with Zoah’s Toys to be eligible to receive up to 5 donated toys a month.

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Children's Cancer Research Fund - Cure Cancer Bears

As a parent or loved one, you can request a free teddy bear from The Children's Cancer Research Fund for your child.

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Tiny Superheroes - Superhero Capes

Tiny Superheroes is an organization that creates and delivers capes for extraordinary children. On their website, you may nominate a person of your choice to receive a cape for free. Even sidekicks (siblings and close supporters) can be nominated.

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OPACC - Million Dollar Smiles Program

The Million Dollar Smiles Program provides childhood cancer families with free backyard playgrounds in the summer and Bearhug packages featuring teddy bears distributed around Christmas.

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Feel Better Friends - Self-Dolls

Feel Better Friends are handmade dolls created by volunteers that mimic the appearance of the child including medical devices/needs.

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Barbie - Brave Dolls

Brave Barbie Dolls are made in partnership with Mattel and CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. They provide childhood cancer patients with a doll representative of themselves to encourage acceptance and confidence.

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Medi Teddy - Infusion Covers

The Medi Teddy is a stuffed toy that covers the IV line drip bag in hopes of making children’s treatment a little less scary by having their teddy do it with them.

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Hope Chest - Medical Covers

Kids Hope Chest creates accompaniments for medical equipment in fun shapes and creative designs. Their IV pole pals and feeding friends to secure NG tubes are a wonderful way to brighten up hospital rooms and children alike!

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Brave Gowns - Hospital Gowns

Brave Gowns are committed to making hospital stays more comfortable and stylish for kids of all ages. They design bright, colourful gowns, pants, masks, pillowcases, blankets, backpacks, and even wall tapestries with a flair that will match your child’s personality!

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OPACC - Comfy Cases Program

Comfy Cases creates custom pillowcases for children hospitalized with cancer.

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StorkApparel - Hospital Gowns

StorkApparel is an Etsy shop that sells hospital gowns with fun designs for children. Their gowns have snaps in the back, making them accessible for bathroom use.

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Headcovers - Hats

Headcovers sell several hats suited for any occasion for all children.

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Wigs for Kids - Wigs

Wigs for Kids is a Canadian company that offers Hair Replacement Systems at no cost if you qualify.

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Quilts For Kids - Blankets

Quilts for Kids is a nonprofit organization that transforms fabric into quilts for children facing serious illness, trauma, abuse, and natural disasters across North America.

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SignatureLittleOnes - Blankets

SignatureLittleOnes sells handmade cozy blankets in several colours, sizes, materials, and motivational messages.

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CreativeMom & Tubie2Go - Medical Aids, Stickers & Keychains

Ran by a fellow bereaved mother, CreativeMom and Tubie2Go offer a variety of products aspiring to make medical life fun and practical for children and families alike. From stickers to books and clothing, each child can meet their match in bubbly character form!

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RiverNRowan Creations - Blankets, Necklaces & Apparel

Founded by a loving mother to a son facing his own battle with childhood cancer, RiverNRowan Creations offer customized blankets and necklaces for those experiencing similar hardships. Give the gift of coziness to those in need!

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Nebraska Doll Closet - American Girl Doll Scrubs

Nebraska Doll Closet sells handmade scrubs for 18-inch American girl dolls. A set includes a scrub top, pants, mask and cap with the cancer awareness ribbon printed on it.

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LittleElska - Personalized Stuffies

LittleElska offers stuffed animal companions that can carry your child's name, date of birth, weight, and more.

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ComfyCozys - Accessible Clothing

From t-shirts to hoodies, ComfyCozys has everything you need to keep your child comfortable and stylish in a practical way, featuring access zippers and button closures fitted to infusion ports.

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Zippaport - Accessible Clothing

Navigating life with a chest port for infusion access can be challenging. Zippaport offers customized t-shirts featuring port-access zippers to resolve this complication with style!

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Childhood Cancer Canada - EmPower Pack Program

The EmPower Pack Program hosted by Childhood Cancer Canada provides age-specific support packages containing a tablet, accessories and goods such as plush toys and hats, as well as a daily journal and colouring book.

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Fun Activities & Lessons

Fun Activities & Lessons

Ollie's Orchestra - Instruments and Music Sessions

Ollie’s Orchestra’s mission is to provide music to childhood cancer patients and their families given its benefits in stress relief. They donate free backpacks of musical instruments or a children’s guitar to infants and children with a cancer diagnosis, as well as link them with musicians and artists who can provide music lessons, “mini concerts”, and/or music therapy sessions.

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Kids Kicking Cancer - Heroes Circle Program

The Heroes Circle Program provides children facing cancer the opportunity to relieve stress and learn a new skill through free martial arts therapy classes (both in-person and virtual).

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Activity Heroes - Activity Search

Find workshops, programs, camps, and much more on Activity Heroes.

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GoNoodle - Activity Search

On GoNoodle, your child can find short online videos, activities, and blog posts about topics from science to cooking including interactive activities to test their knowledge.

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SkillShare - Activity Search

On SkillShare, anyone can find a hobby or skill they would like to learn more about.

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Blue Balloon - Songwriting Lessons

Blue Balloon Songwriting School offers lesson plans for children to grasp both an instrument and the art of songwriting.

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Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours allow you to explore tourist attractions and exciting destinations all from the comfort of your own home!

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KneeBouncers - Colouring & Game Hub

On KneeBouncers, find both free and paid memberships featuring hundreds of educational and exciting online games, colouring sheets, music, and interactive videos for young children and toddlers!

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Escape Kit - Escape Rooms

Escape Kit provides pre-made virtual escape rooms and DIY instructions to create your own at home.

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LetsRoam - Family Activities

LetsRoam has several activities from scavenger hunts to escape rooms as well as virtual birthday party planners.

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Busy Toddler - Tips & Activities

Educational professional Susie Allison, founder of Busy Toddler, offers a number of ideas when it comes to children’s gifts and boredom breakers. Find wonderful ways to surprise your loved ones with activities and goods themed for every holiday throughout the year!

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Ability Online - Forum

Looking for a safe space to chat with others facing similar challenges? Ability Online provides monitored forums, discussion platforms, games and activities catered to building meaningful relationships and inclusiveness.

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Kids National Geographic - Activities

Learn all about animals around the world on National Geographic!

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When You Wish - Virtual Character Visits

When You Wish allows you to arrange an online visit by your child's favourite princess or character to provide some encouragement!

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Princesses Against Cancer - In-Person Character Visits

Princesses Against Cancer is dedicated to both in-person and virtual hospital visits as the popular Disney Princesses.

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Brain Tumour Foundation - Virtual Support Programs

Several Virtual Support Programs by the Brain Tumour Foundation provide simple activities

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Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta - Camp & Activity Programs

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation supports families from Alberta by offering year-round child, teen, and family camp stays.

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Medications & Side Effects

Medications & Side Effects

U-Link - Canadian Clinical Trial Base

U-link allows families to connect with healthcare providers seeking participants for novel trials related to childhood diagnoses.

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Single Care - Tips for Managing Complex Treatment Regimens

Single Care demonstrates the importance of creating planners to manage several medications at once as well as safe handling/storage.

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Pacific Medical Training - Recognizing Seizures

With seizures commonly resulting from brain tumours, it is important to understand their nature and how to safely address them which can be done through use of Pacific Medical Training's overview.

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Nursing Education - Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Nursing Education takes patients and their families through what to expect following cancer treatment, how to effectively manage side effects, and when to reach out to your care team for additional support.

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Gift Giving

Gift Giving

Give InKind - Fundraising/Gift-Giving Pages

Give InKind is a U.S based service where you or your loved ones can create a profile or page sharing your story. You then can invite friends and family to your page, add requests or wish lists for certain items, provide updates, and much more.

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Songs of Love Foundation - Customized Songs

The Songs of Love Foundation writes and produces free personalized songs for children going through difficult times. You simply fill out an online survey that tells them about the child and they deliver the song digitally or on a USB drive.

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Choose Hope - Cancer Awareness Products

Choose Hope offers a range of products for children with cancer such as clothing, jewelry, and journals. Many are available in colours associated with specific types of cancer to show your support.

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Wreck-It Like Beckett: Heathy Living for Families - Book

Written by Fowler, a mother to a son who faced childhood cancer himself, Wreck-It Like Beckett: Healthy Living for Families guides the reader through tips and tricks on how they can live a healthier lifestyle both during and after cancer treatment.

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Food & Grocery Needs

Food & Grocery Needs

Meal Train

Meal Train is a way to organize meals for families in need. Fill out an online application on behalf of a recipient as well as any necessary dietary restrictions or preferences. There are several options to choose from including groceries and housework.

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Lasagna Love

Lasagna Love offers coordinated lasagna deliveries made fresh by local volunteer chefs for those who need a little extra help with dinner! Availability varies by area with volunteers located throughout North America.

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Power Kitchen

Power Kitchen is a meal service that delivers fresh meal-prepped dishes for all diet types. They provide an 8-week rotating menu to encourage variety.

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