It can be very overwhelming for parents, families and friends, especially at the early stages, when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Everything comes to a halt along with many uncertainties. You don't have to fight cancer alone.
The most important resource for parents whose kids are receiving cancer treatment is the host hospital’s social workers. They are a wealth of resources. You are encouraged to reach out to the admitting hospital's social workers. These organizations are also very supportive of kids with cancer. The list is not exclusive-please reach out to us with other resources we need to include.
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) works to ensure that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. The Ontario-based organization works to achieve an excellent childhood cancer care system for children, youth, their families, survivors and healthcare teams in Ontario and beyond. POGO is the official advisor to Ontario’s Ministry of Health on children’s cancer control and treatment.
Haying in the 30s is an Alberta based charitable organization. Haying in the 30s help cancer victims undergoing treatment with financial assistance to cover expenses such as the cost of transportation, lodging, fuel.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada seeks cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms cancers. The Charity seeks to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing educational resources, services and support.
To collaborate with volunteers and partners to increase stem cells donor registrations and diversity, while enhancing the lives of Canadian cancer patients and their families.
Every blood cancer patient finds stem cell match in a reasonable time.
Our moral foundation, decision-making process and operations are guided by Compassion, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion.