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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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. 🩺 ❤️🎮
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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 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.
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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