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Childhood Cancer Pillar

Lions, with the support of Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.

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 Toy Donation Drive Presentation       Fall 2023
 
Gwen Colaco and Kathrine Mabley with members of the Southlake Pediatric Oncology Unit
 
Your desire to improve the lives of children in our community who need services at Southlakes Pediatric Oncology Unit have culminated in us being able to donate massive amounts of toys and crafts!  Your donations were so gratefully received (do you see those smiles?!:)  We were able to discuss the children's needs in more detail with the front line staff, and together with you, we are looking forward to being able to assist this very worthy place even more in the future.
 
Thank you for helping us help our community.  Together, we are better!

 

August 1 - September 23, 2023: Toy Donation Drive

Spreading Joy: Childhood Cancer Toy Drive Yields 230 Toys and $300 in Cash

In a heartwarming display of community generosity and compassion, our recent Childhood Cancer Toy Drive has exceeded all expectations, collecting an incredible 230 toys and $300 in cash.

This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our community, local businesses like Code Ninjas stores, the Royal Bank, and the steadfast support of our esteemed mayor, councillor, and local MP. Let's celebrate this collective effort and express our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our community for rallying together and generously contributing to the Childhood Cancer Toy Drive. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a significant impact on the lives of young cancer patients and their families. Thank you for demonstrating the true spirit of compassion and empathy.

We extend a special thank you to Code Ninjas stores in Aurora, Richmond Hill and East Gwillimbury for their invaluable support. By collecting toy donations at their stores, we were able to reach more of our community and bolster our toy drive donations, making a positive difference in the lives of those battling childhood cancer. We are deeply grateful for their partnership in this meaningful endeavor.

We express our heartfelt thanks to the Royal Bank, Oakridges for collaborating with us on this important cause. Their involvement has not only helped us collect more toys but has also underscored the importance of community collaboration in making a positive impact on the lives of children fighting cancer.

We extend our gratitude to Mayor David West, Councillor Carol Davidson, and MP Leah Taylor Roy for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout the Childhood Cancer Toy Drive. Their endorsement and active involvement in this initiative have greatly contributed to its success. We appreciate their dedication to making our community a better place.

A special note of appreciation goes out to the Toronto Hummingbird Lions Club for heartwarming contribution to our Childhood Cancer Toy Drive.  We extend our deepest gratitude for their efforts in collecting toys at their August 29th community event at Lake Wilcox. Thank you, Hummingbird Lions Club, for exemplifying the true spirit of community and making a positive impact in the lives of children battling cancer. Your kindness has touched our hearts and made a meaningful difference.

The overwhelming success of the Childhood Cancer Toy Drive, resulting in 230 toys and $300 in cash, highlights the power of a compassionate community. We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed, including Code Ninjas stores, the Royal Bank, our mayor, councillor, and local MP. Your generosity and support have brought joy to the lives of young cancer patients and their families. Together, we are making a difference and spreading love and hope to those in need. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

 

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Our Childhood Cancer Toy Drive event to support Southlake’s Cancer Unit, POGO (Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario) is continuing into September.

We are grateful to Holland Landing & District Lions Club and the Toronto Hummingbird Lions Club, as well as Code Ninjas AuroraCode Ninjas Elgin MillsCode Ninjas Richmond Hill and Code Ninjas East Gwillimbury who have all been collecting toys for this very important cause.

Mark your calendars for our in-person drop off event:

Date: September 23

Time: 2 - 4pm

Location: Royal Bank, Oak Ridges, 12935 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

 

We will be collecting cash donations, gift cards and new toys.

Thank you to the Royal Bank and KIND for your support!

 

 

 

 

Dated: August 1, 2023

This year we will be holding a toy drive that will run for over a month!  And we have some new partners to make this an even bigger success! Code Ninjas Aurora, Code Ninjas Elgin Mills, Code Ninjas Richmond Hill and Code Ninjas East Gwillimbury are offering their store locations for collecting toys!

As well, Holland Landing & District Lions Club and the Toronto Hummingbird Lions Club have also offered to partner with us and collect toys!

We very much appreciate our partners who will enable us to extend our donation time, as well as reach many more people in our community who would be willing to donate for this very important cause.

And, of course, a big thank you goes to Royal Bank in Oak Ridges and Kind for their continued support this year and in past years!

The toys brighten the days of children who are receiving cancer treatment. The need for toys is greater than ever since, due to COVID, toys cannot be shared and therefore they go home with the child. This means that there is always a need to replenish the toys.

Our donation drive will culminate on September 23rd from 2-4pm with an in person drop off at the Royal Bank in Oak Ridges.

Drop off locations:

Code Ninjas Aurora, 115 First Commerce Dr #4, Aurora, ON L4G 0G2

Code Ninjas Elgin Mills, 10860 Yonge St Unit 2, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E4       

Code Ninjas Richmond Hill , 20 Vogell Rd a1, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3L1

Code Ninjas East Gwillimbury, 19101A Leslie St, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0

 

August 29 from 10am - 7pm: Community Event

September 23rd Drop off location - being held from 2 - 4pm:

Royal Bank, Oak Ridges (in the parking lot

12935 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0G7

 

Wish List of Toys by Store

Mastermind

Arts and Crafts  Distraction Toys  Novelty 
Hama Beads  Hoberman Sphere  LOL Surprise Dolls 
Crayola My First Washable Palm-Grasp Crayons Pop Its  Akedo Series 1 Versus Pack Assorted
Tripod Grip Markers  Fidgetz/Spinners  Polly Pocket/ Tiny Pocket
Mess Free/Colour Wonder Activity Kits  Stress Balls/ Koosh  Mini Brands Toy Surprise
Finger Paint Sheets  U Fidget/Fidget Box  Beyblades
Play Foam  Crazy Snaps  Pokemon 
Water Colour Paint & Paper Tech Decks  Jelly Plushies 
Gel Pens (coloured, glitter)  Stress Balls/ Koosh / Beads Ball Paw Patrol Mini/Dino Rescue 
Tempera Paint  Rubiks Cube  Blume Baby Pop 
Modeling Dough  Karmagami  Mega Contsrux 
Studio/Arts and Craft Box's  Bouncy / Silly/Scents Putty  Rainbow High Cheer Doll 
Big Gem Kits  Twidle  Treasure Monster Gold Pack 
Science Experiments & Kits  Solar System Planet Mud  Kindi Mini's 
Craft Kits  Stetchy (insects)  Barbie Colour Reveal Pets 
Play Doh  Stickey Hands  Dino Figures (mini) 
Markers, Pencials, Crayons  Spikey Ball Light Up Rainbow Colour  Lego Mini Figures 
Gel Pens (coloured)  Slime  Simple Lego Kits 
Kinetic Sand  Gobbles Faces  Lego Dots/Bracelet
  Heros of Go Jit Zu  Charm It (Key chain) 
  Light Up Flashing Molecule Ball  Magic Kit
  Super Neh-Doh  Hot Wheels 
  Dinosaure Fidgets  Hockey Cards 
  Water Snake (Wiggler)  Single Barbies 
  Egg Shaker/ Tube Shaker  Small Lego Kits 
  Rainmaker stick   
  Perplexus   
  Brain Puzzles   
  Oball   
  Manhatten Toy   

 

Playroom  Infants  Teens 
Magnatiles  Teething toys  Playstation 4 Games 
Green Toys  Sensory toys  Board Games 
Melissa & Doug  Activity balls  Card games 
Mega Blocks  Fun Keys  Gift cards 
Megnetic Mix & Match    

 

Walmart     Toys R US     Michaels
             
Playdoh  Bulk    Paw Patrol      Diamond Dots 
Hot Wheels  Indidual Packs    Light Up Toys      Perler Beads
Crayola  Markers, Pencials, Crayons    Musical Toys      Craft Kits 
  Gel Pens (coloured)    Cards (UNO)     Beads 
  Glitter Gel Pens    Games Connect 4    
Hockey Cards        Sorry    
Stickers        Boggle    
Single Barbies        Game of Life    
Mega Blocks        Sequence    
Small Lego Kits      Placote Games Monster School     
Kinetic Sand        Mission Emotions     
        Seek & Find Emotions     
        How Does it Feel     
        Talk it Out     

 

 

Resource Book Wish List for POGO/Peads
Book Title  Age Group  Cost  Vender  # of Copies 
The Invisible String  3-8yrs $12.03 Amazon  2
The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect 4+ $16.82 Amazon   
My Hair Went on Vacation  4-8yrs  $20.74 Amazon   
Big Tree is Sick: A Stoy to Help Children Cope with the Serious Illness of a Loved One 3-8yrs  $25.69 Amazon  2
The Hare Who Lost Her Hair  6+ $17.00 Amazon   
I will be Okay! 3-8yrs  $11.99 Amazon  2
It's Okay, Not to be Okay 3-8yrs  $15.11 Amazon  2
Breath Like a Bear  4-8yrs  $19.79 Amazon  2
Peacful Like a Panda  4-8yrs  $21.77 Amazon  2
Listening to My Body  6-12yrs  $16.06 Amazon  2
How Do you Care for a Very Sick Bear  2-6yrs $13.00 Amazon   
The Great Katie Kate Tackles Questions about Cancer  6+ $17.95 Indigo   
The Way I Feel  3-5yrs $11.99 Indigo  2
All Feelings Are Okay 4-8yrs  $15.11 Amazon  2
The Crayons Books of Feelings  0-2yrs $11.99 Indigo  2
The Calm Down Jar  4-8yrs  $15.73 Amazon  2
Imagine What's Possible: Using the Power of Your Mind to Help Take Control of Your Life During Cancer 9-12yrs $13.95 Amazon   
The Colour Monster 6-8yrs $19.27 Indigo  2
CALM: Mindfullness for Kids  6-8yrs $21.99 Indigo   
I AM I CAN 365 Affirmations for Kids  5-12yrs  $21.99 Indigo   
Hand to Mind Activity Set  3-8yrs  $29.95 Indigo  2
eeBoo How Am I Feeling Flashcards 3-12yrs $18.99 Indigo  2

 


 

Every two minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer.


“Your child has cancer.” No parent is ever prepared to hear these four gutwrenching words. Yet each year, an estimated 300,000 children worldwide are dealt a devastating cancer diagnosis . The emotional, physical, and financial tolls families suffer begin the moment those words are uttered. Lives shattered in the span of a sentence. 

 


Past Campaigns


 

February 2023 - Toy Donation on International Childhood Cancer Day

February is a month that can use a bit of sunshine, and we are proud to say we brightened the day of some of the children who come for treatments at Southlake POGO (Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario).  

 
For February 15th, we delivered a cart full of toys and craft materials to help pass the time for these special patients. We watched the faces of the staff lift as we entered.  They know in their hearts and see each day, how much these types of donations make a difference for the children. 
 
 
 
 
Thank you to all of you who have made donations to the Oak Ridges Lions Club!  You help us make it happen.
 
Watch for news of another Childhood Cancer event coming in September, when we once again, bring smiles to faces at Southlake!

 

  October 2021 - Childhood Cancer Donation Presentation

Christine Weedenberg, District 16-A Childhood Cancer Chairperson, Stephanie S, Southlake Hospital Children's Cancer Unit, Club Member Kathrine Mabley, Club Member Donna Harrison, Club President Walter Haluza

 

 

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