The Kids
And the Oncology Camps we Support
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.
Camp Oochigeas
With the continued support of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation event participants, volunteers and sponsors, Camp Oochigeas, in its 26th year, continues to expand their programmes to meet the needs of the campers and families. Year-round programmes include the beautiful camp facility in Muskoka, in-city programmes and the in-hospital, “Ooch on the 8th Floor” at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Website: www.ooch.org
Camp Quality
Camp Quality has seven camps across Canada and runs year-round programs. Our year-round program includes family weekends, reunions and fun days for the whole family. Our signature week-long camping program provides a wonderfully unique opportunity for children with cancer to put their illness behind them and concentrate on having fun! Each camper is matched with a trained adult volunteer and medical staff is on-site. Established in 1988, Camp Quality’s programmes provide children with the opportunity to try new and old activities and to make new friends and memories that will last forever! Camp Quality also encompasses a Puppet Program where life-size puppets visit nearly 17,000 children each year in local area schools to encourage sensitivity about cancer and its effects.
Website: www.campquality.com
Camp Trillium
Throughout the year Camp Trillium offers over 54 different programs free of charge to its campers. These programs range from traditional summer programs to weekend camps in the spring and fall, community based programs and those based out of the various children´s cancer clinics across the province of Ontario. Camp Trillium has 2 sites located in beautiful locations across Ontario.
Website: www.camptrillium.com
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.
