The Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada

We were founded in 1987 as a support organization to help children with cancer and their families. We are a national organization dedicated entirely to the fight against childhood cancer. We achieve our goal of improving the lives of children with cancer and their families through a variety of programs and services:

The funding and promotion of childhood cancer research:

We now have in place a unique partnership with all of Canada's 17 childhood cancer hospitals and treatment centres. Through this alliance we can ensure that only the very best and most promising research proposals are funded.

Support and resource programs for children with cancer and their families:

We administer many support programs, including the Family Support Kit, Scholarship Program and Benevolent Fund and several programs that provide information and resources to families at critical stages in their cancer journey.

Issues advocacy:

The Foundation plays a leadership role in advocating for progressive social and healthcare policies in support of childhood cancer.

The Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada operates from one office in Toronto but maintains close ties to all parent and survivor support groups (PSSGs) throughout the country.

Teen Connector

Teen Connector is a social networking website for teens with cancer. It is a place where teens can count on support from a mentor, make a friend, share their story or get information.

Our Supporters

With thanks to TEVA Novopharm, Brother Canada, TELUS, Jaan Technologies and the Public Health Agency of Canada whose generous support has enabled the Childhood Cancer Foundation to bring Teen Connector to Canada’s cancer fighting teens.