Staff

Director, Marketing & Communications

National Programs and Grants, Manager

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.

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.

Nicole Smith

Senior Event Coordinator

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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.