Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation
20 Queen Street West, Suite 702 M5H 3R3 Toronto, ON, Canada

We are winding down this account, but not the cause! Please come and follow us Childhood Cancer Canada where we will continue our efforts for kids with cancer, and where we will post more on our events once we feel confident we can run them safely. __ We plan to share tour memories on #FlashbackFridays at Childhood Cancer Canada. If you have a favourite memory you'd like to see shared, please DM us! We are committed to honouring the passion and history of Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation. We hope to see our Wheel Family sometime soon!

September 30, 2020 is #RareCancerDay! National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD) and the Rare Cancer Coalition invite you to spread the word about rare cancer and the emerging treatment tools currently available. __ Visit bit.ly/RareCancerDay20 to learn more.

We have images from the East Coast today for #MakeCanadaGold, specifically: the NB Legislature and the Government House, Newfoundland and Labrador. __ On September 1, 2020, landmarks across the country were lit gold to honour the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness and to mark the start of #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth. __ If you have an image you'd like to submit for consideration, please email us at [email protected]. We are also looking for volunteers to form a committee to help us expand our #MakeCanadaGold efforts for next year. Please reach out to the email above to learn more.

Today's #MakeCanadaGold pictures come from Ontario: Kingston City Hall, the CN Tower, Princes’ Gates Arch at Exhibition Place, Toronto Sign and City Hall, and Civic Centre Clock Tower in Mississauga. __ On September 1, 2020, landmarks across the country were lit gold to honour the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness and to mark the start of #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth. __ If you have an image you'd like to submit for consideration, please email us at [email protected]. We are also looking for volunteers to form a committee to help us expand our #MakeCanadaGold efforts for next year. Please reach out to the email above to learn more.

Today's #MakeCanadaGold pictures come from Saskatchewan, the RCMP Heritage Centre, and Alberta, the Calgary Tower. RCMP Heritage Centre @hipposandbows Calgary Tower @tobin_squirrel __... On September 1, 2020, landmarks across the country were lit gold to honour the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness and to mark the start of #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth. __ If you have an image you'd like to submit for consideration, please email us at [email protected]. We are also looking for volunteers to form a committee to help us expand our #MakeCanadaGold efforts for next year. Please reach out to the email above to learn more. See more

On September 1, 2020, landmarks across the country were lit gold to honour the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness and to mark the start of #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth. __ As we approach the end of the month, we'd like to share some of our favourite photos that were taken of those landmarks. Today, it's BC Place Stadium and Canada Place Sails of Light, both in Vancouver. __ If you have an image you'd like to submit for consideration, please email us at [email protected]. We are also looking for volunteers to form a committee to help us expand our #MakeCanadaGold efforts for next year. Please reach out to the email above to learn more.

Last week on Instagram, Influencers @briony (Jean Grey), @shaughnessy (Wonder Woman), @thebirdspapaya (Squirrel Girl), @baileyjst (Deadpool), and @lovesey (Iron Man) all dressed up to participate in the #heroposechallenge and help spread awareness for childhood cancer. We loved their creativity! Have you participated yet? There is no need for costumes (although it does make it more fun!). Just post like a superhero - chest out, hands on hips, head up tall - and post on social media with #heroposechallenge. Don't forget to tag us if you want us to share! #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

The Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation are pleased to announce a virtual discussion on the Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Brain Tumor Research and Treatment on September 30, 2020, 12:00-1:15 pm EST. __ Registration is free and limited to the first 1,000 participants. The target audience is pediatric brain tumor patients, survivors, family members, and advocates. Healthcare providers are also invited to attend. This panel discussion will be recorded and hosted on the SNO's Online Education Center. __ Sign up at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/2318518588598121996

We recently received funds from various Community Foundations in support of our COVID-19 Emergency Fund through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund. Because of the Hamilton Community Foundation, we are able to provide a payment of $250 to 18 young adults and families with kids with cancer who have been financially impacted by the current crisis. This help is for children, adolescents and young adults (age 39 and under) who are in active cancer treatmen...t in Hamilton. __ For childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer, please visit our website to find out more and submit your application to the Childhood Cancer Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund. __ The Emergency Fund for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, specifically the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Hamilton Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation, United Way of Calgary and Area, Edmonton Community Foundation, and the Vancouver Foundation. Funding will be distributed to reflect this support to childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer who live in the above locations. __ The Fund is also supported by TD Bank, Kindred Foundation, Media Resources International, Mackenzie Investments and Softchoice for children and adolescents with cancer from across Canada. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #COVIDemergencyfund #childhoodcancerfund See more

2020 has been a tough year, but seeing our Wheel Family out for rides with those they love, supporting local businesses, achieving personal bests, and honouring kids with cancer has been a beautiful reminder of the goodness and hope that is possible when we come together for a greater purpose. __ We’d like to thank you for your participation in our first Breakaway Cycling Adventure and for the beautiful moments that have inspired us along the way. And a very special thank you to our sponsors: Perry Group Consulting Ltd. and Tecasy Ranch. Together we have raised over $76,000 for support, programs and research for childhood cancer! __ We hope to go on another adventure with you sometime soon perhaps when the snow falls? Stay tuned!

Michela is rocking those pink cowboy boots in this awesome #HeroPoseChallenge! Michela has 3.5 months left to go until she completes treatment for Leukemia. Michela’s mom Tara says: "We stand with the #heroposechallenge to honour not only our own little super hero Michela (#Teamkeeks) but to also honour the superheroes who have faced or are facing cancer to let them know that they are not alone, and to honour the children who are no longer with us, so their families know we have not forgotten." You got this Michela! Thank you to you and your family for participating and helping us spread awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Murdoch Mysteries actor and childhood cancer advocate Yannick Bisson gave us his best #HeroPoseChallenge to help spread awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Have you posed like a superhero yet? We'd love to see your best pose - tag us if you'd like us to share!

For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Foundation Board Director Antonia Palmer shared her son Nate's story with Today's Parent: "How having a child with cancer prepared me for COVID-19".

At 12 years old, Emma was diagnosed with the same cancer as Terry Fox, osteosarcoma. Emma had her leg amputated and two other major surgeries to remove the metastasis from her lungs. She returned to gymnastics with a prosthetic leg, determined to live life to the fullest. __ Emma was a true superhero who advocated for other kids like herself and worked hard to be a role model to other amputees. Her favourite expression was The only disability in life is a bad attitude. __ U...nfortunately, Emma relapsed multiple times and ran out of treatment options. Emma transitioned to Heaven on April 7, 2019. Emma didn’t want to be remembered as the girl who had cancer, but rather the gymnast who did flips and tricks with her prosthetic leg. __ Emma you are greatly missed and a true superhero. #HeroPoseChallenge See more

Supergirl Laura Vandervoort and NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto both participated in the #HeroPoseChallenge this week - have you shared your pose yet? __ Don't forget to tag us if you want us to share your pose on our social channels!

A beautiful tribute by I draw childhood cancer. to Chadwick and children who have died far too early from this terrible disease.

We believe children with cancer are superheroes. They face challenges that would make even the bravest superheroes retreat in fear. __ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and for the next 30 days we would like to honour the superheroes who have faced or are facing cancer to let them know that they are not alone, and to honour the children who are no longer with us, so their families know we have not forgotten. __ The concept to support these kids is simple. All yo...u need to do is pose like a superhero chest out, hands on hips, head up tall and share your pose with #HeroPoseChallenge on social media asking others to do the same. __ Feel free to tag us here and at Childhood Cancer Canada so we can share your pose! We hope that children with cancer will see Canadians across the country honouring them and making sure that people know kids get cancer too. See more

Japji Bhullar was born on February 28, 2000. She was a happy and active teenager who loved sports, and especially basketball, soccer, and swimming. Working towards her lifeguard certification, Japji was heading to her lifeguard exam on the day that her cancer was found. She was devasted to learn that the pain in her knee was not from a fall at basketball, but rather was a symptom of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. __ Because of a chromosomal abnormality, Japji’s cancer proved d...ifficult to treat. She relapsed multiple times and her treatment included chemotherapy, Car-T Cell Therapy (then still in early phase clinical trial), two drugs that were still in the clinical stage for adult cancer, and a bone marrow transplant. The two drugs Japji received had never been given to someone of Japji’s age before. Her family and doctors were thrilled when her cancer responded to the second drug and put her into remission so that she could receive a bone marrow transplant, with her younger sister Punjeet as her donor. Japji was cancer-free again and returned to her life and school. __ Japji became a passionate advocate for other kids with cancer, including a Childhood Cancer Canada head-shave at the University of Ottawa in 2017. Advocacy was important to Japji, because she wanted people to understand how difficult it was for a child and their family to go through childhood cancer and she hoped that by raising awareness, more funding would lead to better treatments for kids like herself. Sadly, Japji’s cancer returned in the fall of 2017, and she died on her 18th birthday on February 28, 2018. Japji we promise to continue the important work you did to raise awareness for kids with cancer. See more

37 Canadian landmarks will be lit up gold for #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth this September to honour the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness. ETA: RCMP Heritage Centre The following landmarks from coast to coast will be lit up gold on September 1, 2020: ... Alberta: Calgary Tower (Calgary) Reconciliation Bridge (Calgary) McMahon Stadium (Calgary) Arts Commons (Calgary) Telus Spark (Calgary) ATB Place (Edmonton) High Level Bridge (Edmonton, on September 2, 2020) Sylan Lake Lighthouse (Red Deer) Crooked Creek Gazebo (Crooked Creek) Fairview Gazebo (Fairview) Airdrie City Hall (Airdrie) Airdrie Fountains (Airdrie) British Columbia: BC Place Stadium (Vancouver) Canada Place Sails of Light (Vancouver) Maple Ridge City Hall (Maple Ridge) Fraser River Footbridge (Quesnel) New Brunswick: NB Legislature (Fredericton) Newfoundland & Labrador: Confederation Building (St. John’s) Government House (St. John’s) Nova Scotia: Halifax City Hall (Halifax) Ontario: CN Tower (Toronto, standard light show runs for 8 minutes at the top of every hour) Toronto City Hall (Toronto) Toronto Sign (Toronto) Princes’ Gates Arch at Exhibition Place (Toronto) Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls) Riverwalk Commons and the Fred A. Lundy Bridge (Newmarket) London City Hall (London) Oakville Town Hall (Oakville) Kingston City Hall (Kingston) Springer Market Square (Kingston) Hamilton City Hall (Hamilton) Hamilton Sign (Hamilton) Paris Dam (Paris) Civic Centre Clock Tower (Mississauga) Prince Edward Island: The Holman Grand Hotel (Charlottetown) Charlottetown City Hall (Charlottetown) Saskatchewan: RCMP Heritage Centre (Regina, all month) Please visit childhoodcancer.ca to learn more.

It’s #ThankyouThursday! Today we’d like to thank the National Bank for being a Presenting Sponsor of Clays for Kids. __ This year will mark the 5th Annual Clays for Kids event and the 2nd time National Bank Financial Markets has been a Presenting Sponsor. The 2020 Clays for Kids event is sold out due to limited capacity to respect physical distancing. __ Thank you National Bank Financial Markets for helping us support kids and families in Canada living with and beyond kids' cancer.

Our Foundation is pleased to share that for childhood cancer survivors entering post-secondary education this fall, we rewarded 95 Survivor Scholarships and 8 TEVA Survivor Scholarships. __ The Childhood Cancer Canada Scholarship Program opens once a year to young adult cancer survivors pursuing post-secondary education. Survivor Scholarships support academic aspirations and recognize the personal triumphs of students who have survived childhood cancer. __ For more information, please visit childhoodcancer.ca

And the winner is...the Gold Ribbon! Thank you for your feedback on our proposed jersey designs that we shared on Strava, Instagram and Facebook. The winning design is bright and bold and highlights the Gold Ribbon, the international symbol of childhood cancer. To earn the jersey, participants need to raise $1,500 or more by September 6, 2020 at 5 pm EST.

Born on July 25, 2003, Emma Maria Neagu was a perfect daughter, wonderful sister, and great friend. She loved all sports, but her biggest passion was gymnastics, where she excelled and competed at a provincial level. __ When Emma was 12 years old in 2016, she noticed a mysterious pain in her right knee. Her family was devastated to learn that she had the same cancer as Terry Fox, osteosarcoma, in her femur bone that had also spread to her lungs. After nine months of the same ...intense and painful high dose chemotherapy that Terry Fox received, Emma had her leg amputated and two other major surgeries to remove the metastasis from her lungs. She was cancer-free and determined to live life to it’s fullest, including returning to gymnastics with her new prosthetic leg. __ Almost one year later, Emma and her family received another devastating blow. Her cancer was back in her lungs. She had two more major surgeries to remove the spots and was able to return to the gym in January 2018. During this time, Emma became a passionate advocate for childhood cancer, taking any opportunity to speak and advocate for the Gold Ribbon. In the fall of 2018, Emma’s cancer returned a third time and she was out of treatment options. True to her lifelong determination to make the most out of every day, Emma accepted an invitation for Romania’s Got Talent, where she took the opportunity to spread awareness for childhood cancer. Emma and her family shared a magical Disney Cruise together in December 2018, before Emma transitioned to Heaven on April 7, 2019. __ Emma didn’t want to be remembered as the girl who had cancer, but rather the gymnast who did flips and tricks with her prosthetic leg. The only disability in life is a bad attitude, was Emma’s favourite expression. This week let’s honour Emma by riding with the same determination and tenacity she had for life. See more

Check out this adorable Breakaway Cycling Adventure sign designed by a childhood cancer survivor in our community, Nate Hudson. __ He even included two of the adventure badges: Support Local and Hill Love! __ Great job - thanks for the support Nate! #Breakawaykidscancer

Today for #ThankyouThursday we'd like to say thank you to the United Way of Calgary and Area. __ We recently received funds from various Community Foundations in support of our COVID-19 Emergency Fund through the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund. Because of the United Way of Calgary and Area, we are able to provide a payment of $250 to 100 young adults and families with kids with cancer who have been financially impacted by the current crisis. This hel...p is for children, adolescents and young adults (age 39 and under) who are in active cancer treatment in Calgary. __ For childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer, please visit our website to find out more and submit your application to the Childhood Cancer Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund. __ The Emergency Fund for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, specifically the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Hamilton Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation, United Way of Calgary and Area, Edmonton Community Foundation, and the Vancouver Foundation. Funding will be distributed to reflect this support to childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer who live in the above locations. __ The Fund is also supported by TD Bank, Kindred Foundation, Media Resources International, Mackenzie Investments and Softchoice for children and adolescents with cancer from across Canada. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #COVIDemergencyfund #childhoodcancerfund See more

We love a good t-shirt, especially one that signifies the incredible summer we’ve all had breaking away and earning badges for kids with cancer. __ If you chose the SWAG Bag option during registration, your Breakaway Cycling Adventure t-shirt should have arrived last week (or will be arriving very soon). Please get in touch if you didn’t receive it. __ We’re loving seeing our participants rock those Breakaway shirts on social media keep them coming!... #BreakawayKidsCancer

As a part of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, we recently received funds from various Community Foundations in support of our COVID-19 Emergency Fund. We’re pleased to share that because of the Vancouver Foundation, we are able to provide a payment of $250 to 127 young adults and families with kids with cancer who have been financially impacted by the current crisis. This help is for children, adolescents and young adults (age 39 and under) who are... in active cancer treatment in Vancouver. __ For childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer, please visit our website to find out more and submit your application to the Childhood Cancer Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund. __ The Emergency Fund for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, specifically the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Hamilton Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation, United Way of Calgary and Area, Edmonton Community Foundation, and the Vancouver Foundation. Funding will be distributed to reflect this support to childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer who live in the above locations. __ The Fund is also supported by TD Bank, Kindred Foundation, Media Resources International, Mackenzie Investments and Softchoice for children and adolescents with cancer from across Canada. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #COVIDemergencyfund #childhoodcancerfund See more

This week, we are riding for Ty Sparks. In addition to Ty's mother Anne, his sister Tanaya also wanted to talk about her incredible brother. Please listen to her beautiful and powerful words, and we hope you think of Ty this week when you Breakaway. __ Ty had a smile that could light up a room. He adored his younger sister Tanaya and loved to make his friends and family laugh. In January 2009, Ty and his family learned his sore throat and swollen glands was not mono as they... had originally thought, devastatingly it was Acute Myeloid Leukemia. __ Thirteen-year-old Ty’s blood stream was 90 percent cancer cells and would require a high dose chemotherapy protocol, that would take Ty to the brink of death 5 times over the next 6 months. The chemo destroyed cells in his bone marrow and kept him mostly in isolation. Ty deeply missed his friends and his old life. Happily, in July of 2009, Ty was declared cancer free and was thrilled to return to school that fall. __ One year later in June 2010, Ty’s cancer returned. Chemo was no longer an option and a bone marrow transplant was Ty’s only hope. Finding a donor would be difficult because Ty was multiracial, his dad was Black and his mom was white. The chances of finding a 100% match were less than 5%. Although not perfect, matches were found and a dual cord blood transplant was received September 17, 2010. The transplant was a success, but after that everything that could go wrong did. Ty was cancer free but he had many infections, both viral and bacterial, and in March 2011, graft versus host disease begin attacking his skin, eyes, mouth, and lungs. Perplexed doctors did everything they could to save him, but sadly Ty went to Heaven on September 10, 2012. __ Ty’s legacy is his hope for two things; first the gold ribbon be as readily recognized as the pink; and second no child suffer the way he did. The few opportunities he had to raise awareness he embraced with passion. Ty, this week we will ride hard in your legacy and towards making both your wishes come true. See more

For Breakaway week 7, we are passionately riding for Ty Sparks. Please listen to Ty's mother, Anne Cameron, share Ty's story. __ Ty had a smile that could light up a room. He adored his younger sister Tanaya and loved to make his friends and family laugh. In January 2009, Ty and his family learned his sore throat and swollen glands was not mono as they had originally thought, devastatingly it was Acute Myeloid Leukemia. __ Thirteen-year-old Ty’s blood stream was 90 percent ...cancer cells and would require a high dose chemotherapy protocol, that would take Ty to the brink of death 5 times over the next 6 months. The chemo destroyed cells in his bone marrow and kept him mostly in isolation. Ty deeply missed his friends and his old life. Happily, in July of 2009, Ty was declared cancer free and was thrilled to return to school that fall. __ One year later in June 2010, Ty’s cancer returned. Chemo was no longer an option and a bone marrow transplant was Ty’s only hope. Finding a donor would be difficult because Ty was multiracial, his dad was Black and his mom was white. The chances of finding a 100% match were less than 5%. Although not perfect, matches were found and a dual cord blood transplant was received September 17, 2010. The transplant was a success, but after that everything that could go wrong did. Ty was cancer free but he had many infections, both viral and bacterial, and in March 2011, graft versus host disease begin attacking his skin, eyes, mouth, and lungs. Perplexed doctors did everything they could to save him, but sadly Ty went to Heaven on September 10, 2012. __ Ty’s legacy is his hope for two things; first the gold ribbon be as readily recognized as the pink; and second no child suffer the way he did. The few opportunities he had to raise awareness he embraced with passion. Ty, this week we will ride hard in your legacy and towards making both your wishes come true. See more

We’d like to get your opinion on which custom jersey we should pick for Breakaway Cycling Adventure participants who raise $1,500 or more. __ There are three jersey options, please ‘like’ your favourite(s). You can vote for more than one jersey and anyone may vote! #breakawaykidscancer

Did you know that there is supercool prizing for participants of Breakaway Cycling Adventure? __ Raise just $250 and you will get a Breakaway COVID key; $500 for a Breakaway cloth facemask and key; $1,000 for a Breakaway trucker hat, facemask, and key; $1,500 for a Breakaway custom jersey, hat, facemask and key; and $5,000 for a Breakaway jacket, custom jersey, hat, facemask, and key. __ We can’t wait to see you rocking your Breakaway gear!... #Breakawaykidscancer #bikeforkidscancer #cycleforkidscancer #beyondkidscancer

Today for #ThankyouThursday we'd like to say a very special THANK YOU to the sponsors of Breakaway Cycling Adventure: Tecasy Ranch and Perry Group Consulting. __ Your sponsorship helps us make a greater impact for kids with cancer and we are grateful for your support. __ #Breakawaykidscancer #bikeforkidscancer #cycleforkidscancer #beyondkidscancer

We recently received funding from a number of Community Foundations as a part of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, in support of our COVID-19 Emergency Fund. We’re pleased to share that because of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, we are able to provide a payment of $250 to 100 young adults and families with kids with cancer who have been financially impacted by the current crisis. This help is for children, adolescents and young adults (age ...39 and under) who are in active cancer treatment in Nova Scotia. __ For childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer, please visit childhoodcancer.ca to find out more and submit your application to the Childhood Cancer Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund. __ The Emergency Fund for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, specifically the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Hamilton Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation, United Way of Calgary and Area, Edmonton Community Foundation, and the Vancouver Foundation. Funding will be distributed to reflect this support to childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer who live in the above locations. __ The Fund is also supported by TD Bank, Kindred Foundation, Media Resources International, Mackenzie Investments and Softchoice, for children and adolescents with cancer from across Canada. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #COVIDemergencyfund #childhoodcancerfund See more

For this week of Breakaway, we ride for Briony Fast. Briony was a vibrant, red headed 16-year-old who loved practical jokes. She was the organizer of events and even though she was the middle daughter, she always seemed to be the one trying to be in charge. __ In July 2006, Briony showed signs that something wasn’t right. She was dizzy all the time and she had mood swings that were not constant with her personality. It took 6 months, until they received devastating news, Bri...ony had a brain tumour. She underwent 42 days of radiation with chemotherapy in hopes of shrinking the tumor and developed an allergy to ondansetron, an anti-nausea drug, that began to deteriorate her organs. __ She never lost her sense of humour, often playing jokes on the nurses and doctors. She would help younger children on the unit, as she felt that they were given a rough road. Dressing up for Halloween and going door to door, reverse Treat or Treating, so the little ones who were too sick could have treats too. __ In the summer of 2008, she went off treatment as the protocol was too hard on her body. The choice to stop treatment and give her back some normal was made. That summer the family went on her wish trip to Australia, a place she had always wanted to go. February 14, 2009, Briony passed away quietly at home with her family and puppy around her. See more

Childhood Cancer Canada is pleased to announce that we received funding from the Toronto Foundation as part of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund to provide financial assistance to 250 cancer patients and families who live in Toronto, Ontario. This help is for children, adolescents and young adults (age 39 and under) who are in active cancer treatment and live in Toronto. We are able to provide a payment of $250 to offer some relief to patients and ...families who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. For childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer, please visit our website to find out more and submit your application to the Childhood Cancer Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund. --- The Emergency Fund for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, specifically the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Hamilton Community Foundation, Toronto Foundation, United Way of Calgary and Area, Edmonton Community Foundation and the Vancouver Foundation. Funding will be distributed to reflect this support to childhood cancer families and young adults with cancer who live in the above locations. The Fund is also supported by TD Bank , Kindred Foundation, Media Resources International, Mackenzie Investments and Softchoice for children and adolescents with cancer from across Canada. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #COVIDemergencyfund #childhoodcancerfund #thankyouthursday

One of the badges that really moved us when we were brainstorming challenges for Breakaway Cycling Adventure was #beccatoldmeto, because it was inspired by a kindness campaign from a teen in our childhood cancer community. __ Rebecca Schofield was a typical New Brunswick teenager who loved to watch hockey, play ringette, read and cook. After her diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, she decided to look for the positive in every day. Her mantra was, "I will focus on what I can c...ontrol letting go of what I can't." __ When she learned she only had months to live, she asked her friends on Facebook to commit random acts of kindness and to use the tag #beccatoldmeto so she could follow them. It quickly went viral around the world, with Rebecca’s kindness reaching people in 94 countries, as far away as Australia. __ In 2017, Rebecca met the National Kids Cancer Ride as they rode into New Brunswick. Her energy and positive attitude is still spoken of by many of the riders to this day, who say they will never forget her. __ Rebecca died in February 2018, but her kindness and positive attitude lives on in the #beccatoldmeto hashtag. This week, we encourage you to go out and commit a random act of kindness in memory of Rebecca to earn her badge. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #beccatoldmeto, so her family can see her light continue to shine. Rebecca, this week we will ride and spread kindness in honour of you. See more

What are you doing this weekend? It’s not too late to join Breakaway Cycling Adventure! __ There are three categories, nine badges per category, and 27 total badges to achieve. Our badges will get you out in nature, pursuing elevation, tracking distance, chasing sunsets, splashing big puddles, and getting ice cream and coffee. __ Complete the badges as quickly or as slowly as you like and pick the badges that suit you best choose your own adventure!... __ Join in the fun today at www.Childhoodcancer.ca/breakaway See more

Helena Kirk of Helena's Hope is a 14-year-old cancer survivor and childhood cancer advocate. She has the support of 150+ patients, survivors, and their families and 40 organizations for a briefing note advocating the Federal government to increase funding for childhood cancer. __ The Liberal Government made a promise of $30 million for a National childhood cancer strategy. Despite the current health crisis, cancer is still the number one cause of death by disease of Canadian... children. __ Please use the below template letter to email Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and let her know that kids across the country need our help now more than ever. __ https://bit.ly/30ZNF4A See more

We love Mark's (@markburger) Support Local badge! __ Mark rode 30 km in the Breakaway Cycling Adventure to support the Malinoski’s Tim Hortons and had the genius idea of using his duo-bottle holders for his coffees. __ Mark you must share with the group how good are those lids? ... #Breakawaykidscancer

In week 4 of Breakaway Cycling Adventure, we are riding for Alex Pace. Alex was a very loving, wise, sweet, caring child who took on a love of books and learning from a very young age. He felt things deeply and could laugh and cry with the best of them. The family cottage was his favourite place in the world. __ In March 2007 at age 10, Alex began feeling a great deal of pain in his left thigh. Following a battery of tests, Alex’s family was delivered a devastating blow A...lex had osteosarcoma, bone cancer. Alex began an aggressive chemotherapy protocol as well as two very invasive surgeries. He faced these challenges with grace and maturity, not once complaining. In the summer of 2008, Alex enjoyed time at the cottage, with thoughts that the worst was behind him. In November 2008 this all changed as Alex developed AML (a form of leukemia) as a result of his treatments. He was now faced with 2 terminal illnesses. __ Alex passed away on February 12, 2009, weeks shy of his 12th birthday. In his short life, he taught everyone around him about courage, determination and his ability to stay focused, connected, simple yet magnificent; he left his loved ones in awe. See more

We're loving this Ride with a View shot from Scott Meller (@soccercyclist). The Ride with a View badge is from the FUN Lane for leisure riders. There are many different badges to achieve in the Breakaway Cycling Adventure. What badges will you complete this week? #BreakawayKidsCancer

Childhood cancer advocates Kim Hunter and her daughter Olivia, a brain tumour survivor, are working on a petition to advocate the federal government for more funds for childhood cancer. Kim is committed to delivering the petition to Prime Minister Trudeau once the petition reaches 100,000 signatures and she’s only 13,000 away. Let’s sign and share to help them reach their goal for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. https://bit.ly/3hviq88

We’ve seen many of our Breakaway Cycling Adventure participants engaging friends and family to join the fun, and we thought hey, that’s awesome, it deserves a badge! __ And so we’d like to introduce the Amplify badge. Amplify is a bonus badge that will be around for a limited time only. To earn it, get someone you know to sign up before July 31, 2020 and join us in our badge collecting fun! #Breakawaykidscancer

For our week three dedication, we'd like you to Breakaway in memory of Keon Richards. Wise beyond his years, Keon is described by his mother Sharon as an old soul. He had a natural athletic ability and loved all sports, but adored soccer. One day after a game, Keon experienced pain on his right side and down his leg. His concerned parents worked hard to get to the bottom of his pain, and Keon was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Keon impressed everyone with his tenacity ...and maturity while in treatment, but sadly he died before reaching his tenth birthday. Incredibly missed by his brothers, his brother Kareem shares, I continue to be inspired by Keon's life and character everyday. He is always with me. I am elated to know that my brother has touched so many people. Keon, we promise to hit the road with the same tenacity and force you had for life. This week, we ride for you.

Last week Breakaway Cycling Adventure was inspired by Melissa Doldron (@melissad_rmt), who was out riding for kids with cancer and also honouring the life of George Floyd by joining her friend Matthew Cuesta (@kwestuh), who is riding 46 km or running 4.6 km every day with #46forGeorge. Melissa completed her Ride with a View badge alongside Matthew completing his 46 km for George. Melissa says she is inspired by those using cycling as a vehicle for change, or method to raise... money or awareness to a cause bigger than them. We agree Melissa. We support you and Matthew and appreciate your support. Photo credit: Lise Munsie (@urbantrainingtoronto). #Breakawaykidscancer

We're having a WAREHOUSE SALE! Items available include Schwinn Spin Bikes and Coast to Coast Against Cancer branded Garneau bibs, shorts, jerseys, jackets, vests, socks, t-shirts and more (women and men’s styles and sizes). There is also office furniture, a piano, and electronics (GPS, video cameras, etc.). Please take what you want and leave a 'pay what you can' donation.... 6409 Netherhart Road, Mississauga, ON Friday 17 July 4pm8pm Saturday 18 July 10am-4pm Sunday 19 July 12pm4pm

Continuing the Foundation’s tradition of honouring children who haven’t survived cancer, this week we are riding for Adam Fedosoff. __ Adam was always known for his athleticism, first as a talented young hockey player and later, after his cancer diagnosis, as a cyclist and an important member of the Coast to Coast community. Diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2007, Adam had a long and painful treatment, with two relapses and chronic Graft vs Host Disease... that caused many complications until his death in 2012. Before his death, Adam rode in two Tour for Kids and became a powerful advocate for other children who were dealing with cancer. __ He is remembered by his powerful words, If you don’t fight the fights you cannot win, how can you call yourself a champion? Thank you Adam. This week, we ride for you. #Breakawaykidscancer

This week Breakaway Cycling Adventure is riding for Finn Sullivan. __ Born in 2005, Finn was one-minute younger than his twin brother Baird, and three years younger than his sister Sarah. From early days, Finn was a sweet, rambunctious, serious, active boy. In 2007 at only 20 months the family received devastating news when Finn was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer. Despite the pain and discomfort of a long treatment and eventually the addition of a pee ...bag, Finn continued to run, jump, bounce, dance, sing, smile, ride, and love every chance he got. On October 9, 2008, cancer took Finn’s life but it would never take his spirit. __ Team Finn will ride in pink and eat ice cream from the bottom of the cone, just as Finn would want it. Proud father and Foundation Board Chair, Patrick Sullivan, shares more about Finn and his legacy. #breakawaykidscancer

It’s on Breakaway Cycling Adventure starts today! Plan, get active and collect badges. Spread the word and challenge friends and family to join the adventure during the next 9 weeks of summer. __ https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/Breakaway __ #breakawaykidscancer

Despite being the #1 cause of death by disease of Canadian children, only 5% of all cancer research dollars are dedicated to childhood cancer. __ Our Foundation is the primary funder of clinical trials and childhood cancer research for C17, a national organization of childhood cancer and blood disease comprised of leading pediatric oncologists and hematologists across the country. #childhoodcancerawareness #morethanfive #beyondkidscancer

Don’t miss out on summer fun with Breakaway Cycling Adventure. Three categories of challenges, 27 badges in total up for grabs. Registration is OPEN NOW. Ride with purpose and unite to support children with cancer. Event kicks off July 6th. Childhoodcancer.ca/breakaway __... Adventures tailored to fund our Foundation’s programs and most importantly the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. See more

Join In! Ride with purpose and unite to support children with cancer. BREAKAWAY solo cycling challenge is here. 9 weeks, 3 categories, 9 challenges in each. Register today and start planning your summer adventures! https://www.childhoodcancer.ca/breakaway... ___ Adventures tailored to fund our Foundation’s programs and most importantly our COVID-19 Emergency Fund. See more

It’s #ThankYouThursday and today we’re sharing our gratitude for Shelley, a triathlete, mom and incredible human with whom many in our cycling community will be very familiar. __ Shelley was introduced to the National Ride by a friend and rode for the first time in 2012. Starting each day with a dedication to a child with cancer impacted Shelley greatly. She became determined to make everyday count, especially for the incredible kids who had that opportunity taken from them. ...Since that first ride, Shelley has travelled many Canadian roads on behalf of the Foundation including National Rides, Tour for Kids in all three regions (Ontario, Alberta, and Atlantic), and off the road with The Inside Ride, raising well over $100,000. __ 2017 marked Shelley’s most memorable ride. A terminally-ill teen named Rebecca Schofield started a random act of kindness campaign on social media called #beccatoldmeto. Inspired by Rebecca’s story, Shelley begin sharing the story with others and was thrilled to meet her hero Rebecca at the end of the 2017 National Ride. Rebecca died in 2018, but her memory lives on through the kindness that is still shared today in her honour. __ Shelley has said that riding for kids with cancer changed her life and that the folks she’s met during these rides are her ‘Wheel Family’. Riding with the Foundation helped her find meaning and more importantly, she developed life-long bonds with the families, riders, and volunteers who put their hearts into creating more positive outcomes for kids with cancer. __ Shelley we are so grateful for everything you have done for kids with cancer in Canada. You have stayed true to your self-promise to make everyday count and have helped countless kids and families all across the country. We are proud to know you and have you in our Wheel Family. See more

Get ready to BREAKAWAY over the next two months on your solo or small group adventure. Join and be united in the fight against kids’ cancer. Fun and adventure are about to begin.

We have raised almost $12,000 for families dealing with childhood cancer. We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has participated so far. __ It's not too late to sign up. Your home haircut can help fund programs like our COVID-19 Emergency Fund, that provides financial support to childhood cancer families who have been impacted by the current crisis. __ To sign up, please visit:... http://hope.childhoodcancer.ca/ See more

Summer is not cancelled. A new event is coming remembering the past and celebrating the future. __ The cause and the need still exist, but in these times, the need is even greater. A new adventure tailored to fund our Foundation’s programs, and most importantly our COVID-19 Emergency Fund. __ Cancer doesn’t stop. Childhood cancer families have been put in the worst possible predicaments during the pandemic. Get ready to ride with purpose.

It’s #ThankyouThursday and today we’d like to say a big Foundation thank you to long-time supporters Josh and Mark. Their story is long, but it speaks to the passion and perseverance of our volunteers. __ In 2009, Foundation ambassador and childhood brain cancer survivor Josh, spoke at a stop along the National Kids Cancer Ride. He said, Ride for me, until the day I can ride with you. In 2010, Josh’s dream came true and along with Drew Molinar, they joined the Ontario porti...on of the ride on a tandem bike, raising $10,000. Little did they know, that another first-time rider would soon become a close family friend with whom they would share an inspiring story. __ Mark was inspired to join the National Ride in 2010, after learning about Marisa Solta, an ambassador and passionate advocate who sadly died at age 17 in 2010. Initially worried about the minimum fundraising requirement, Mark got creative and engaged his firefighting colleagues to help him with boot drives at his local Tim Hortons and a server takeover at a local Kelsey’s, raising $48,000 that first year alone. __ After meeting on that fortuitous 2010 journey, Josh told Mark that he dreamed of joining the ride, but this time across the entire country, and Mark decided almost immediately that he wanted to ride with him. Mark and Josh trained hard and fundraised harder for the next year, jointly raising over $115,000 for the 2011 ride. __ Two days before the pair were scheduled to ride tandem from Vancouver to Halifax, Mark fell and snapped his ACL, putting the cross-country journey in jeopardy. After consulting with various doctors and surgeons, Mark decided to continue with the ride as the damage to his ACL was already done. Loaded up with plenty of Motrin and the help of tandem substitute Roger Gallant, Josh and Mark completed the epic tandem journey from Vancouver to Halifax, forming a life-long bond. __ Since their incredible journey, Josh became a Rick Hansen Difference Maker, with Josh and Mark attending The Concert for Heroes ceremony in 2012. In 2013 with Mark’s nomination, Josh became a Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Alumni. __ To Josh and Mark we would like to say a huge THANK YOU for all you have done for the childhood cancer community. You both epitomize the dedication, determination and deep connections of our supporters that help us support childhood cancer families, and we are extremely grateful to you both. #thankyouthursday #kidscancer #childhoodcancer #beyondkidscancer See more

Get ready to ride somewhere meaningful. __ We’re excited to share the launch of a new summer cycling adventure in response to the pandemic and its impact on families undergoing the struggles of childhood cancer. __ More news to follow!

We are loving this before photo that was sent in by Snipping for Hope participant John. John is the father of Helena, one of the Foundation’s wonderful ambassadors. __ John is allowing his daughters to snip his hair and is challenging other fathers to join him and do the same! Are you brave enough to take on his challenge? __ Thank you so much to the Kirk family for your support! To donate to John’s campaign, please visit:... https://p2p.onecause.com/snippingforhope/john-kirk __ #childhoodcancer #beyondkidscancer #kidscancer #snippingforhope See more

Recently our team learned through a Facebook community post that there were frontline Respiratory Therapists at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto who were looking for a solution to protect their phones while working their shifts. After being put in touch with the original poster, we were thrilled to provide Tour for Kids phone protectors to the Respiratory Therapists to use their phones in clinical settings, without contaminating the phones. COVID-19 is a respiratory con...dition and the Respiratory Therapists are critical members of the airway management team, moving across all departments within the hospital, helping a plethora of patients. These cases help keep them safe as well as all of those who interact with them. ETA: Unfortunately, we are all out of phone cases. There was a high need in the community and they were gone very soon after we offered them on this post. We wish we had more to share and hope that any other organization who has some on hand will do the same. We are sending our gratitude to every essential worker who continues to put themselves out there to support our communities. #childhoodcancer #beyondkidscancer #frontlineworkers #Inthistogether

It’s #ThankyouThursday! On May 31st, pediatric oncologist Dr. Adam Fleming shaved his head for kids with cancer and raised over $4,000! __ We loved Dr. Fleming’s approach to Snipping for Hope. He built various levels into his fundraiser to help motivate his donors that included: $1280 for a short buzz cut, $1500 for a buzz and a shaved beard, $2000 to shave his head and beard, and $2500 for a shaved head, beard and an inspiring symbol on his head. Dr. Fleming surpassed his g...oal and shaved a gold ribbon on the back of his head. Thank you so much Dr. Fleming for your passion and dedication to childhood cancer! __ Dr. Fleming is challenging others to join him and we’d love to see more shaved ribbons on our page. But just a trim is great too! To join Adam in fundraising, or to donate to Adam’s fundraiser, please visit: https://p2p.onecause.com/snippingforhope/adam-fleming __ #snippingforhope #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer See more

Since launching our COVID-19 Emergency Fund only three weeks ago, we have received numerous applications, highlighting the enormous need from our community. We are working hard to try to help as many families as possible across the country. __ The COVID-19 Emergency Fund provides a one-time payment of $250 to Canadian families with a child in treatment who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. If you or a family you know would like to apply, please visit childhoodc...ancer.ca/programs for more information. __ If you would like to donate, your support could not come at a better time. Please visit childhoodcancer.ca to help us change the lives of kids with cancer in Canada through programs, support, and research. #childhoodcancer #kidscancer #beyondkidscancer #childhoodcancersupport See more