Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

Meet Luca, GP, and Alice

LUCA

The week before starting junior kindergarten, Luca’s life was turned upside down with a stage 4 childhood cancer diagnosis.

Read more about Luca’s journey HERE.

ALICE

Alice was just 10 months old when doctors at SickKids Hospital confirmed she had brain cancer. 

Read more about Alice’s journey and the beautiful book series her bravery inspired HERE.

GP

In 2017, at just two years old, GP was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Yet through it all, GP’s joy, resilience, and ability to embrace life never wavered. 

Read more about GP’s story HERE.

Check Your Childhood Cancer Awareness Quiz Grade

WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER

Raising Awareness

Join landmarks across the country, as we Make Canada Gold in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. Help us shine a light on childhood cancer!

For a full list of landmarks and locations going gold, please visit HERE.

This September, show your commitment to children with cancer by wearing gold. Help raise awareness, stand with the childhood cancer community, and help fund vital pediatric oncology research.

To order your little press co. clothing, please visit HERE.

Advocacy is a powerful way to create change. 

Talk to friends and family about the importance of research and access to care
Reach out to elected representatives. Not sure who your MP is? Check HERE.

Share Your Perspective

1. Download these printables
2. Print your favourite one
3. Share a picture with your favourite sign on social media, so your friends, family, and community know that your first day looks different this year. Use the hashtag
#MyFirstDayLooksDifferent

 

Looking for more social media assets to share?

We’ve got you covered HERE!

For as little as $20 a month, you can help kids like Luca, Alice, and GP get back to school.

Download these social media assets to share on your own social channels to help raise awareness of childhood cancer.

UNDERSTAND YOUR IMPACT

Where Your Contributions Go

Research

Through our partnerships, we help drive critical research, clinical trials and innovative treatment that gives children a fighting chance at survival, health and longevity.

Education

Our scholarship program empowers survivors to rebuild their lives and pursue their academic goals so they can live the lives they dream of, beyond cancer.

Programs

From providing educational resources and financial relief to sparking moments of joy, we offer ongoing and thoughtful care for families at every step of their journey with cancer.

Childhood cancer doesn’t stop after September and neither should awareness. Sign up today to stay informed and connected year-round.

HELP CHILDREN LIVE BEYOND CANCER

Your support enables families to cope with childhood cancer and empowers children to pursue their dreams.