Childhood Cancer Canada

The countdown is on to the National Virtual Leukemia Conference! Learn from leading Canadian scientists and experts in cancer care about the latest advancements, care, and treatments for all four major groups of leukemia. If you are a caregiver, family member, person living with leukemia, or a healthcare professional, register now. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gD2EEYNN

The ACCESS Persons With Lived Experience Subsidy is designed to help offset the costs of attending national and international online and in-person workshops and conferences to further advocacy efforts in childhood cancer. #ACCESSPWLESubsidy Apply here: bit.ly/3XoCkcT

Right sizing healthcare systems for children… what does that mean? This weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the Children's Healthcare Canada's Right Sizing Healthcare for Kids Conference. The conference brings together dedicated professionals, advocates, and innovators, all united by a common goal: to improve the health and well-being of children and their families across Canada. Each discussion reinforced the importance of our mission at Childhood Cancer Canada. Although this conference is not over, there have been many impactful moments and dicsussions. Many of which revolve around supporting the entire family unit through the journey. The right sizing of healthcare may begin in a medical setting, but the scope extends far beyond direct medical needs. At Childhood Cancer Canada, we are driven by the belief that no childhood should be lost to cancer. This conference has further ignited our passion to ensure that every child and family receives the comprehensive care they need. From funding innovative research to providing essential support services to remove barriers and burdens, we are dedicated to making a tangible impact. Together, we are navigating towards a brighter future for all children. PS: check out the Beyond Bandaids report - https://lnkd.in/ehxCFgeZ #childhealthcan24

For Canadian families facing childhood cancer, accessing advanced treatments often requires travelling long distances for clinical trials. While these trials may offer promising new therapies, they can come with significant costs associated with transportation, accommodation, meals and other expenses. These pictures were shared by a family who received support from the U-Link Patient & Family Fund, along with the following quote, "Family Fund has been able to help cushion the impact of our daughter’s health situation. Migrating to a new country and facing a daunting health challenge can be tedious on everyone. Thank you U-Link Patient & Family Fund for your timely and kind assistance. Our family is ever grateful." Kindred Foundation, in partnership with Phoebe Rose Rocks, created the U-Link Patient and Family Fund to provide financial assistance to Canadian families who must travel to access clinical trials for their child, adolescent, or young adult with cancer. Each family can receive up to $2,000 annually, to help ensure that travel cost is not a barrier for families and that cancer treatment is within reach for every child. https://lnkd.in/drpuiwM4

SURVEY: #Cancer diagnosis not only affects the person’s physical health but also their mental health, as well as the psychosocial and financial outcomes of the family unit and caregivers.   Have you experienced this first hand? If yes, please take part in our survey https://bit.ly/3ToUG8y