Lattes for Love: Lower Sackville coffee shop to hold fundraiser for boy battling cancer
Apartment 3 Espresso Bar on Sackville Drive will be donating half of its proceeds from every latte to the family of three-year-old Jude Angus. Continue reading
Childhood Cancer
‘Kids should not be facing this monster’: Saskatoon family fighting childhood cancer
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
In March 2016, Roan Dahlen was diagnosed with leukemia. His family is now selling T-shirts to raise money for childhood cancer research. Continue reading
Calgary man on 3,500-kilometre adventure to raise money for young boy’s childhood cancer charity
By Jill Croteau Reporter
All summer long, a Calgary man is cycling for a cause: childhood cancer. Continue reading
New pediatric oncology room opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The goal of the new space is to make life a little easier for kids receiving cancer treatment and their families. Continue reading
Florida judge orders three-year-old boy with leukemia to resume chemo against parents’ wishes
His parents, Taylor Bland-Ball and Joshua McAdams, had asked the court to allow them to forego chemotherapy in favour of alternative remedies, such as medical cannabis, vitamins and diet treatments. Continue reading
Pedal for Hope enters its 15th year promoting awareness of childhood cancer
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The Pedal for Hope team cycles between several dozen schools bringing games and activities that promote cancer awareness Continue reading
London family files human rights claim alleging discrimination against children in cancer research funding
Kim Vander Schelde says only 5 per cent of Canadian government funds for cancer research goes to childhood cancer. Continue reading
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Calgary mother wants to see more support for families of kids with cancer
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
In September, Heather Roy’s daughter Evelyn was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a cancer that stems from the adrenal glands. Continue reading
Family of Edmonton boy fighting leukemia given unexpected gift: ‘It’s a huge help for us’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Tristan Castor was diagnosed with leukemia at 11 months old; he has been in and out of hospitals ever since. Later this month, he will be going to Calgary for a bone marrow transplant. Continue reading
Manitoba Moose take on the Wild, and childhood cancer, Saturday
Manitoba Moose will take on more than the Iowa Wild Saturday at Bell MTS Place. They will be raising funds to help send children with cancer to summer camp. Continue reading