Kids Cancer

• Young Edmonton Oilers fan gives precious heart valve gift

  The parents of Karter Bourgeault, a young Edmonton Oilers fan who died after a battle with cancer, made the tough decision to donate his heart valves to two babies.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2024
  
• Calgary-area hockey players face off to raise money for kids cancer and beat Guinness record

  The record-breaking attempt will also try to surpass the 2014 amount of funds raise for the Alberta Children's Hospital.

  Features

  Mar 31, 2022
  
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• Biking challenge kicks off in Banff to raise money for kids cancer care

  A week-long biking challenge got underway through the Bow Valley Parkway to raise money and awareness for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
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• B.C. grandfather helps sick kids with handcrafted wooden bowls

  Nirmal Bhogal started crafting wooden bowls for charity when COVID-19 stopped his volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society. He's now getting orders from around the world.

  Lifestyle

  May 12, 2021
• Saskatoon man bicycling for kids’ cancer fundraiser

  Saskatoon resident Ellery Lewis is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge through the end of August. He is biking to raise funds and awareness for the SickKids Foundation.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2020
• ‘Little heroes’: Childhood cancer survivors reunite for powerful remission photo

  "I don't think these girls will ever understand just how powerful a simple picture of the three of them hugging has been," photographer Lora Scantling said.

  Lifestyle

  May 3, 2019
• Calgary Children’s Foundation raises money for other charities

  This year, over 30 local children's charities benefited from the funds raised on Pledge Day last December.

  Features

  Oct 1, 2018
• 3-year-old Calgary cancer patient Greta Marofke has passed away

  "The most beautiful, fantastic, sweet precious girl left us early this morning."

  Health

  Sep 20, 2017
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• Young Alberta cancer patient attends special summer camp as doctors plan next step

  Ordinarily, Greta wouldn't be able to attend day camp. She has cancer and underwent a liver transplant just two months ago, so protecting the little girl from germs is critically important.

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  Jul 20, 2017
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• Program helps young cancer survivors recover by teaching them to play

  According to Calgary charity Kids Cancer Care, 75 per cent of pediatric cancer survivors live with permanent side effects--but research has shown physical activity can help.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2017