Staff

Director, Marketing & Communications

National Programs and Grants, Manager

Senior Event Coordinator (on Maternity Leave)

Sandi Hancox

Executive Director, Interim

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Sandi is the VP Fundraising, at Childhood Cancer Canada, with over 25 years of nonprofit experience in community-based and national charities. Realizing her passion to support children and families, Sandi previously worked at the Children's Wish Foundation, where she was National Director, Chapter Relations and led them through the Imagine Accreditation process, becoming a Volunteer Peer Reviewer. Before that, Sandi worked with several organizations in New Brunswick and Ontario. Through various leadership roles and experiences, she has gained expertise in governance, strategic planning, coaching, staff management, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. Sandi is a dynamic collaborator and values the strength of relationships and building organizations to their potential. Sandi has a BBA from UNB (Fredericton) and enjoys travelling.

Kathy Motton

Director, Marketing & Communications

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Kathy, Director of Marketing and Communications at Childhood Cancer Canada, is a passionate and driven leader with over 12 years of communications and marketing experience. With expertise in a variety of sectors, Kathy focused on childhood cancer awareness and advocacy after her son entered into remission from stage IV hepatoblastoma. The life-changing experience opened her eyes to the critical needs of families across the country, and especially the funding gaps for research and support. In her free time, Kathy enjoys taking her two young children on adventures around the city and any activity that gets her outside enjoying the sun.

Asha Lewis-Isaacs

Development Officer

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Asha is the Development Officer for Childhood Canada and brings 14 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining the Foundation, she worked at JDRF Canada planning larger to small fundraising events, supporting families, and developing corporate relationships. Asha is an engaging and collaborative individual who looks forward to building relationships with Foundation stakeholders and the childhood cancer community. When she isn’t at work, Asha enjoys exploring new cooking and baking recipes, gardening, as well as planning her next memorable and adventurous trip.

Brandon Atkinson

National Programs and Grants, Manager

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Brandon Atkinson is the Manager of Programs and Grants for Childhood Cancer Canada and brings 10 years of experience supporting and growing youth programming across Canada. Prior to working with Childhood Cancer Canada, Brandon spent 5 years supporting families affected by childhood cancer at Camp Oochigeas as part of their In-Hospital program team and as the Assistant Manager of Overnight Programs. Before that, Brandon spent time supporting various camp and youth based organizations such as Right to Play, Youth Fusion, the YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo, and Scouts Canada grow and build their programs to meet the needs of the populations they serve. Brandon is an engaging and collaborative leader who thrives in change and looks forward to building relationships with stakeholders around the organization. When he’s not at work, Brandon loves to stay active playing hockey and running, as well as planning his next adventure trip.

Mike Smith

Event Consultant

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Mike has been engaged with the Foundation for over 16 years as a cyclist, volunteer and employee. For 10 years he was the event manager for National Kids Cancer Ride, which raised over $15 million in that time and in each of those years he was on the road with the team as they cycled across the country. Through his time with the Foundation, Mike has had the privilege of visiting all 10 provinces, every hospital in the C17 network, more than 300 communities affected by childhood cancer, and thousands of individuals. In his spare time Mike likes to cycle, golf, and hike with his wife Alice and has coached youth hockey for 20 years.

Nicole Smith

Senior Event Coordinator (on Maternity Leave)

Nicole is the Senior Event Coordinator, having joined Coast to Coast Against Cancer in 2017. She comes from a background in events as a graduate of the Humber School of Business Event Management program. She has work on a variety of events including the Inside Ride, Tour d'Epicure, and the Gold Ribbon Gala, and before joining the Foundation, the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Clash Smash. She has a BA in Classics from Queen’s University where she was a Residence Don. In her spare time Nicole loves hiking with her dog and travelling. She recently summited Mt Kilimanjaro on her latest adventure.