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My team
Help me make a difference in childhood cancer!
Thank you for supporting our team, Captain America. This year, I will be joined by my two youngest children as we walk/run to support kids with cancer. Our middle son has also joined our team to make a difference.
As a parent of a child diagnosed with bilateral Retinoblastoma (cancer of both eyes), I understand the impact it has on families. My son Mateo lost his right eye at 7 months old and has undergone many treatments, resulting in limited sight in his remaining eye. We have personally experienced the support of POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) during our time at Sick Kids Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. Please help us reach our goal and support more families on their challenging journey. Mateo will be wearing his Captain America prosthetic eye for this inspiring event.
Many thanks,
Captain America Team
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Hello!
On September 14th, 2024 I’m lacing up and participating in the Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run / Walk to raise awareness and critical funds for a very important organization – The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario. (POGO)
There are over 4,300 families in Ontario with a child in cancer treatment or follow-up care each year. Over 80% of children diagnosed with cancer in Ontario will survive but two of every three childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of at least one late effect due to their cancer or its treatment, including heart disease, second cancers and cognitive challenges.
Funds raised will provide:
- financial assistance to families so they can pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with their child’s treatment
- support survivors with customized school and work counselling when their disease or its treatment has left them with learning challenges
- fund promising research that examines the impact of childhood cancer and its treatment.
Kirsten shares her journey through POGO's digital story telling.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 08 | Laurie Ings | $27.80 |
| Aug 08 | Trish Collins | $108.31 |
