Candlelighters Simcoe Parents of Kids with Cancer

Support organization for parents whose child or teen has been diagnosed with cancer * mission is to empower families by providing hope, support and education * provide parents with knowledge of library and other community resources, a quarterly newsletter, social events for the whole family and networking with other organizations * provide telephone support, hospital, home visits and monthly parent support group meetings * during support group meetings for parents an expressive art program is available for children * offers school support program/school advisory services and provides family care packages at diagnosis and Christmas baskets for families whose child is on active treatment * monthly teen social group * offers weekly art therapy program * Emergency parent relief fund (gift cards) available to families who are struggling financially.