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Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarships - Applications due July 5
We want to award a record number of scholarships this year! If you, or someone you know is attending post secondary education this fall, please apply for a Scholarship! New for 2010: Teva Canada Health Sciences Scholarship.

Three Generations Play Golf to Raise Funds and Awareness
Our annual golf tournament has moved in an exciting direction - bringing together all ages of golfers in the 2010 Junior / Senior Golf Classic on Monday August 30 at Coppinwood Golf Club, Uxbridge.

Double your donation dollars to CCF!
Your company may offer matching donations when you support our charity! Click here to check the list of companies that generously match their employee’s donations. If your company is on the list, get in touch with your HR department to set the matching process in motion….and become double the hero you already are for kids with cancer!

Wings of Hope Journal Launches
The Wings of Hope Journal 2010 is now available. All proceeds support childhood cancer survivor scholarships. To order a copy, visit www.wingsofhope.ca

Motorcycle Ride Keeps Memories Alive and Fuels Hope for the Future
The Thomas family of Sarnia, Ontario lost their daughter, Sammy, to cancer. They run the annual motorcycle Ride for Our Cancer Kids to fuel research in her memory, giving hope and inspiration to other families.

August 28: Friends for Life fundraiser celebrates 5th year in Arthur, Ontario
The Redburn Family dedicates their rock concert fundraiser to research in memory of their son, Tanner. For tickets, visit local retailers or to offer support contact Cindy at credburn@sympatico.ca

Basketball Event Keeps Raising Money and Awareness
Do you, or someone you know, love basketball? Learn more about Elite Basketball Camps fundraiser for childhood cancer research: Swish for the Cure.

St Baldrick’s Head Shaving Events Raise Funds for Research in Canada
Recent fundraisers in Toronto and New York have raised more than $60,000 for our research commitments to the C17 Research Network. More than 30 people “shaved their way to a cure” with a St Baldrick’s fundraiser www.stbaldricks.org

13 Year Old Dedicates Bar Mitzvah Gifts to Childhood Cancer Research
Jonathan Katz of Thornhill, Ontario surpassed his fundraising goal of $18,000! Way to go, Jonathan! Visit Jonathan’s fundraising page on www.smallhands.ca to be inspired. Read his story here.

Lindsay's Angels Raise Funds for Scholarships
Seven sisters and their families and friends get together every year to raise funds and awareness for kids with cancer. They lost their brother, Lindsay, to cancer and remember him by working together to create a fabulous fundraising event. The money they raise goes to "adopt" scholarships for childhood cancer survivors.

Saskatchewan Mom Raises Funds in Memory of Daughter
Kelly Manske lost her little girl, Kylee to leukemia in 2007. In memory of Kylee, Kelly created a beautiful quilt and used it to raise funds to support our work. Click here to learn more and be inspired.

Teen Connector: A Social Networking Site for Teens with Cancer
More than 50 teens have already signed up for this connector service where they can find a mentor or a friend who is going through a cancer journey.
Teens or potential mentors (childhood cancer survivors) can register at www.teenconnector.ca

2009 Research Report from C17
Learn more about how together, we are supporting childhood cancer research in Canada.

CCF Supports Educators
If you are an educator, or your child has cancer, check out our new website that will help you understand the challenges and needs of a school age child with cancer. Check out the great videos too! www.childhoodcancer.ca/educatorsguide

New DVD About Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
If you know a child with the most common form of childhood cancer, ALL, or want to learn more about this form of cancer than affects 30% of all childhood cancer patients, click here.
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