Help me make a difference in childhood cancer!
Hi Everyone,
I am once again running the Puma Women’s Race series and kicking of the season with the 10k race to raise money for the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario.
I ran this race in 2015 one month after Aria was born. Being able to do this again is a reminder to me that together we can overcome many things. We are all navigating life together and, in different ways, we can support one another through the joys and trials of parenting.
If you feel inclined to donate, know that your donation goes to directly helping kids living with cancer and their families cover expenses as they go through treatment and recovery.
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Hello!
This May, I’ll be lacing up my shoes to run in the PUMA Toronto Women’s Run to raise awareness and essential funds for an important cause: The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO).
There are over 4,000 families in Ontario with a child in cancer treatment or follow-up care each year. More than 84% of children diagnosed with cancer in Ontario will survive, but many of these survivors will experience complications either due to the disease itself, complex surgical procedures, or the rigorous rounds of radiation and chemotherapy they were given during treatment.
POGO ensures that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best possible care and support—from a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship. For now, for life.
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
Ellie was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at age 10. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare cancer that often starts in the head and neck. This is Ellie's Story.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and their families living with cancer!
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Nov 07 | Lisa Cotie | CA$27.80 |
Nov 04 | Rachel Bokhout | CA$25.00 |
Nov 02 | Jennifer McShane | CA$108.31 |
Nov 01 | Stephen McShane | Undisclosed amount |