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For participating in Kitchener Kids with Cancer 2025

My Story…

To honour Mel's 2 year 4 month battle with leukemia and to celebrate her ringing the bell in Aug. I am participating in this event! POGO has helped our family in so many ways and also does research. POGO Satellite centres allowed Mel to have some of her care close to home and near her university. They helped her with school. They also give families money each time they visit or stay at the hospital. I want to have POGO help other families and continue their research so I am supporting this event!

Description

On September 13th, 2025, I will be lacing up my shoes and participating in the Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run/Walk to raise awareness and funds for an incredible cause: The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO).

Every year, over 4,500 families in Ontario face the unimaginable challenge of having a child undergoing cancer treatment or follow-up care. 

While more than 85% of children diagnosed with cancer in Ontario survive, 2/3 childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of at least one late effect due to their cancer or its treatment.

The funds we raise will directly support:

  • Financial assistance for families to help cover out-of-pocket costs related to their child’s treatment

  • Support for survivors through personalized school and work counseling for those facing learning challenges due to their illness or treatment

  • Promising research that focuses on understanding the impact of childhood cancer and its long-term effects


Your support can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. I’m excited to be part of this important cause and would greatly appreciate any contribution to help make a lasting impact.

To learn more about POGO visit you can read more about our inspiring stories here.  

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 09 Lynne Parsons $100.00
Sep 07 Anonymous $54.63
Sep 05 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 03 Ross & Anne Blackshaw $135.15
Aug 19 Susan Shantz $50.00
Jul 22 Kim Austin Love you, Mel! $27.80