Supporting families touched by childhood cancer

Some gifts provide more than food. They provide comfort. When you’re living on the children’s cancer ward, parents often don’t want to leave their child’s bedside. A hot cup of coffee after a sleepless night, a quick snack, or a treat for a child after a difficult procedure can mean more than most people realize. That’s why we’re so grateful to Red River Co-op for their generous $6,000 donation as the sponsor of our CK5 Food Cupboard. Because of their ongoing support, familie

“Two years ago, my son Andrés, a very talented and active young man, was diagnosed with ALL leukemia. This news came into our lives during his final year at Neelin High School, just after he had been elected student body president. Life dealt him this difficult challenge, and although it was a very painful time for the whole family, he refused to be defeated by the disease. His willpower and desire to graduate with his classmates and fulfill all his commitments gave him the s

“Alyx was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) on July 18th, 2014 at the age of 6. This was literally the worst day of our lives and will never be forgotten! She endured many pokes, procedures, surgeries, blood and platelet transfusions, and spinal taps, all of which were terrifying. Our family was pulled apart as I became the primary caregiver, her dad worked and our son had to stay at the grandparents. So many trips to Winnipeg from Neepawa which was very expen

“On October 21, 2024, I got a call that Kyleigh had collapsed on the volleyball court during a school tournament. She had been experiencing abdominal pain for over a month, but no one had been able to determine the cause. She was rushed to the hospital in Selkirk and transferred to HSC the following morning. After a day of testing, we received the devastating news that Kyleigh had cancer. An emergency surgery was performed on October 24 to remove a cantaloupe-sized tumour fro

“When Heidi was in grade 3, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour – optic pathway glioma. She bravely underwent brain surgery, numerous chemotherapies, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. She completed treatment in November 2024. She graduated from Garden Valley Collegiate and plans to continue her education at Brandon University in health studies, pursuing the Bachelor of Nursing program. Heidi, we are so proud of you! Proud of you for persevering and overcoming. Proud of yo

“William graduated from Vincent Massey Collegiate. When William was only four years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia and began a long and difficult journey of treatment. After a relapse, he received a bone marrow transplant in December 2017 from his little brother, Justin. With the incredible care of his medical team and the love and support of family and friends, William bravely fought through every challenge, including graft-versus-host disease, and recovered with remark

“Kadyn was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when he was 6 1/2 years old. His strength through the whole 3.5 years of treatment was truly inspirational .He kept on smiling and just rolled with each new thing he had to deal with. Kadyn has now graduated from Northlands Parkway Collegiate where he tackled each new obstacle with the same strength and resilience he’s always shown. We could not be more proud of him!” Kadyn, your courage, resilience, and unwavering

We always encourage our board members, volunteers, families, and supporters to talk about the work we do and the families we serve because you never know where those conversations will lead. We’re incredibly grateful to share that we have received our very first donation through the Winnipeg Foundation. Through the generosity of the Whitmore Family Fund, we received a gift of $5,500. What makes this gift extra meaningful is the ripple effect behind it. It began with a fundrai

🎪 Carnival Magic Family Camp is happening September 18–20 at Lakeview Hecla Resort, and we’re super excited to welcome families to a weekend that’s become the highlight event of the year. It’s a chance to slow down, connect, and just enjoy time together. It’s a structured weekend with a mix of guided activities, and also some free time built in so families can take in the waterslides, explore the resort, or simply relax at their own pace. Families are welcome to apply if th

🎬✨ You’ve Got a Friend in Us. ✨🎬 We are SO excited to announce our annual Movie Event featuring Toy Story 5! Manitoba families who have been directly impacted by a childhood cancer diagnosis are invited to join us for a morning at the movies on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park, Winnipeg. This is for families on treatment, off treatment, and bereaved, and is for immediate family members only, including parents, and siblings (aged 17 and under). Enjoy