The Kids
Our support of Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
The Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (CTCACF) which operates Tour For Kids, The Inside Ride, and the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the survival rates of children and adolescents with cancer. The Foundation organizes a series of high quality, physically energizing fundraising events that support transition and survivorship programs, research and education initiatives, as well as paediatric oncology camps. In Canada, over 10,000 children live with cancer or its long term effects, with an additional 1,700 children diagnosed with cancer each year.
The Foundation through its primarily volunteer-based operating model distributes 100% of every dollar raised by individual contributors to the charities and programs supported. Event and other costs are covered through the generous support of our corporate sponsors, along with registration fees for our Events.
Your participation in our CTCACF Tour For Kids event, raises awareness and funds for four extraordinary camp organizations that help children, adolescents and their families build confidence, courage and friendships. With multiple locations staffed by health care professionals, volunteers and camp alumni, the camps provide tremendous emotional support coupled with various degrees of essential medical attention. The single greatest miracle these retreats provide is enabling children to escape the shadows of cancer treatment and feel the thrill of being just another kid.
Children more familiar with blood tests and doctor’s appointments are suddenly introduced to a world of sunshine, fresh air and fun with kids just like them. All activities are adaptive and inclusive, so campers of all physical and mental abilities can participate.
As Dr. David Malkin, pediatric oncologist, says,
The amazing thing about Camp is seeing kids who were in the hospital every day the week before, sick and weak, watching them climbing rock walls, canoeing, laughing — and forgetting why they were in the hospital at all.
We would like to thank you for supporting the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation through our series of events. With your help, we will help to improve the quality and survival rates of children with cancer.
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
KCCFA camp programs are designed to meet the needs of the entire family at each stage of the cancer journey. Employed by health care professionals, volunteers and camp alumni, camp staff are fully qualified and trained to meet the unique physical, medical and psychosocial needs of young people affected by cancer.
Camp offers kids of all ages the opportunities to experience recreational activities, battle personal challenges and make lifelong friendships – the perfect combination for hope and healing. The single greatest miracle that this retreat provides is enabling children to escape the shadows of cancer treatment and feel the thrill of being just another kid.
Website: http://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca/
Through your participation in Tour For Kids, YOU are helping change the lives of children affected by cancer. Every dollar you raise goes towards sending a child to a free summer camp. You play a vital role in making camp possible and providing the brightened smiles, renewed faith and strengthened sprits that happen at camp.
