Calgary designers create ‘amazing’ reading forts for kids cancer camp
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Handcrafted reading forts will be a welcome addition at Camp Kindle this year. Continue reading
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Pet pig and 6-year-old Calgary cancer patient team up at fundraising picnic
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A pig named Smudge tackles agility courses to help an organization that supports families dealing with 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
Calgary cancer charities under pressure as corporate donations fall
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Several Calgary-area cancer charities say they’re noticing a drop in the amount of money coming in from corporate sponsors. Continue reading
3-year-old Calgary cancer patient Greta Marofke has passed away
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
“The most beautiful, fantastic, sweet precious girl left us early this morning.” Continue reading
Young Alberta cancer patient attends special summer camp as doctors plan next step
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
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. Continue reading
First-of-its-kind camp in Alberta helps children with arthritis be kids
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Kids with juvenile arthritis are getting a chance to experience summer camp thanks to a new, week-long, medically supervised camp hosted by the Arthritis Society. Continue reading
Calgary girl’s brave act captures headlines and raises money around the world
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Three weeks after 9-year-old Sofia Smith shaved her head to raise money for Kids Cancer Care, her story continues to touch hearts around the world. Continue reading
Liver found for 3-year-old Calgary cancer patient, transplant set for Sunday in US
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Three-year-old Greta Marofke’s family received a phone call with the good news shortly after arriving in Cincinnati on Saturday. Continue reading
9-year-old Calgary girl shaves her head to raise $20K for cancer charity
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
For one nine-year-old Calgary girl, shaving her head was about much more than raising money. Continue reading