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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 Past Childhood Cancer Campaigns

Bringing Joy to Pediatric Oncology Patients: $2000 Donation for New PS5 and Games. 🩺 🎮

The Oak Ridges Lions Club is proud to announce a $2000 donation to Southlake’s Pediatric Oncology Department. This donation will fund the purchase of new PS5 consoles and games for the young patients, offering them a chance to "get away from it all" while receiving treatments.

Childhood cancer remains a significant challenge in Canada. Each year, approximately 1,500 children are diagnosed with cancer, and it remains the leading cause of disease-related death in Canadian children. In these difficult times, small joys and distractions, like playing a video game, can provide a much-needed escape and bring happiness to children undergoing treatment.

Donations like these play a crucial role in bringing hope and moments of joy to young patients. By providing entertainment and a break from the rigors of their medical journey, we help to improve their overall well-being and support their emotional health.

We are immensely proud to contribute to Southlake’s efforts in making a positive impact on the lives of these children. Thank you for supporting our mission to serve and bring happiness to our community. Together, we are making a difference.   🩺 ❤️🎮

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 Aurora, Code Ninjas Elgin Mills, Code 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 23^rd 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

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 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).  

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