Every year, 1500 children in Canada are diagnosed with cancer. In an instant, their family’s lives are turned upside down and childhood as they knew it is forever changed. This Giving Tuesday, regardless of your financial means, you have the power to make hope happen for these families. Here are 7 meaningful ways you can support kids with cancer.
Hold a Toy Drive to Bring Joy to Newly Diagnosed Children
Sometimes the smallest gestures create the most joy. Hosting a toy drive is a simple, heartwarming way to help support the Childhood Cancer Canada EmPower Pack program. These care packages are filled with activities and comfort items chosen for kids beginning their cancer journey. A new toy or activity can become a source of distraction, comfort and joy during long days at the hospital. For a list of suggested items for your toy drive, check out the 2025 Wish List.
Contact Your MP to Improve Support for Childhood Cancer Families
Advocacy is action. A quick note to your Member of Parliament can help advance critical improvements in access to treatment, financial supports for families, investment in childhood cancer research, and national awareness. Your voice can help build a better future for kids across Canada. Not sure who your MP is? Check out https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en. To learn more about how you can speak up for kids with cancer, please check out our advocacy resources for talking points and valuable assets.
Make a One-Time Donation to Support the Greatest Needs
A single gift can make a real difference. Your donation helps advance lifesaving research and fill urgent needs, from providing EmPower Packs to newly diagnosed children to supporting emergency financial assistance for families facing overwhelming costs through our compassionate care program. Your gift will support families when they need it most.
Become a Monthly Donor and Provide Steady, Reliable Support
Did you know that monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change? Your ongoing support ensures families can count on help throughout the entire year, whether it’s funding lifesaving research, offering financial relief during extended hospital stays, or helping families feel less alone during their most difficult moments.
Make a Gift of Securities
Did you know that donating stocks, bonds or mutual funds directly to Childhood Cancer Canada provides you with a tax receipt for the entire value of the donated stock with no capital gains to pay? You reduce your taxes and increase your commitment to a cause you care deeply about. Talk to your financial advisor today.
Make a Tribute Gift in Honour of Someone You Love
A tribute gift is a beautiful way to honour a loved one while bringing hope to children in treatment. Whether you’re celebrating someone’s strength, marking a special milestone, or remembering someone dear, your gift helps create a meaningful impact in their name.
Leave a Legacy Gift to Create Long-Term Impact
What will your legacy be? A legacy gift, such as a bequest in your will, ensures that your kindness lives on for future generations. These gifts help sustain groundbreaking research and essential family support programs, making hope happen far beyond Giving Tuesday. Please contact Kyle Smith ([email protected]) for more information.
Spread the Word and Inspire Others to Get Involved
One of the simplest ways to make a difference is by sharing our message. Whether you share a post on social media, start a conversation with friends, or email your network, you’re helping build and strengthen a community of support that reaches families from coast to coast.
Giving Tuesday isn’t just about giving financially; it’s about taking action to support the children and families facing the unimaginable. No matter which actions you choose, your support brings hope, comfort and strength.
Together, we can help ensure that no childhood is lost to cancer.