News Stories
The Big Book of Care receives help from our friends at Global Television and Shaw Communications Inc. Through our partnership with these two generous sponsors, we have been able to share the story of childhood cancer and produce segments in a video series specifically for the Big Book of Care. Below, you’ll find a complete list of segments produced by our friends at Shaw TV and Global Television.
Camp west of Edmonton offers retreat for families touched by childhood cancer
EDMONTON — A four-day camp was held west of the city this weekend for children going through different stages of cancer and their families. Now in its 27th year, Camp Beat It offers a place for families to come together and gain support from others going through similar journeys. Related muscular dystrophy Weekend retreat gives […]
Team Finn!
Watch Team Finn’s story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvdfpSWrfnQ
Time to Remember
Tue, Sep 29 : Leslie Horton got to talk to Tara Brown and Jenna Shwanke about “A Time to Remember” lantern ceremony held in honour of childhood cancer. Watch the video: http://globalnews.ca/video/2248085/a-time-to-remember-lantern-ceremony-at-eau-clair
Cross-country bike ride to raise money for childhood cancer programs reaches Halifax
HALIFAX – It was a hero’s welcome for more than 30 cyclists who pedaled their way from Vancouver to Halifax on behalf of childhood cancer. The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride left the west coast 17 days ago and reached the finish line at Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park on Saturday afternoon. The annual event brings […]
Manitoba family pushing for increased awareness of rare cancer
WINNIPEG — “Death has nothing to do with going away. The sun sets, the moon sets but they are not gone.” That quote was penned by Rumi, but Dana Wood feels the meaning in it every day after losing her daughter Darah to cancer. The quote appears in the book “Mama I”m Not Gone” that […]
