Childhood Cancer Canada sends emPower Packs to every family in Canada whose child is newly diagnosed with cancer. These emPower Packs provide families with information and inspiration to cope with what comes next. EmPower Packs include: a comfort blanket, tablet, ear phones, decorated hope chest, books and a backpack.
Learn more about emPower Packs HERE.
• Starlight Great Escapes: Starlight Great Escapes are an “all inclusive” affair for the families, allowing them to relax and enjoy themselves while someone else worries about the details. Learn more HERE.
• Starlight Wishes: Starlight Wishes provide a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience to children between the ages of 4 to 18 years who are seriously ill. Learn more HERE.
• They offer in-home respite services and out of home respite services at the Maison André-Gratton. They also offer psychosocial services and workshops.
• For more information or to apply for their services, please contact a liaison nurse at 514 787-8801.
Leucan offers financial assistance to families and various in hospital programs including emotional assistance and support, socio-recreational activities, support services in playrooms and massage therapy.
A Little Book About Cancer is designed to help children who are experiencing cancer – through a parent, grandparent or other family member – deal with the hard times. Cancer can be confusing and scary for children. This workbook is a tool adult’s can use to open dialogue about the difficult topics of cancer in an interactive and creative way.
The Compassionate Care Program is CCC’s national support program for families affected by childhood cancer in Canada. It offer financial, emotional and mental wellness support of children, parents, caregivers, and siblings during and after treatment.
Support is confidential, respectful, and centered on the family’s unique needs. Learn more about the CCC HERE.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation offers many programs and tools to help families navigate the challenges of having a child with cancer. Learn more about all their offerings HERE.
• SuperSibs: this program is dedicated to comforting, encouraging and empowering siblings of children with cancer, so they can face the future with courage and hope. They have many booklets for siblings of children who cancer and also have material for parents to help support their children who do not have cancer. Learn more about SuperSibs HERE.
Information on childhood cancer, on talking to your child about cancer, on helping your child cope with test and procedures, information on pain and managing side effects, and information on staying at the hospital and school.
