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We've signed the Ethical Storytelling pledge! We're committed to sharing stories in an ethical, empowering, and respectful way. Learn more about our storytelling guidelines and check out our blogs below.
West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation Blog
What is peer support?
Read about why peer support is so powerful, and how we hope WCK’s new program will benefit caregivers navigating childhood cancer and blood disorders. April 2025 Why is Peer…
Volunteering builds confidence
Bronwyn shares how taking a lead through various volunteering opportunities has increased her confidence and sense of self. March 2025 Hi, my name is Bronwyn Christison. I am 20…
Building community
Kayla shares how she has benefited from The Club community that she now takes a lead in helping to build. My name is Kayla Young (she/her). I was diagnosed with…
We took care of her, and you took care of us
Frannie and DJ share a little about their family’s cancer journey, and how food support has communicated care in many ways. A little about us Hi! We’re Frannie and DJ,…
Comfort at a critical time
Megan shares her family’s story, including how WCK donors supported them with care and sustenance as they managed an impossibly challenging time. Meet my family We’re a wonderful blended family…
Some things change, some things stay the same
Shannon Hartwig reflects on her time as Executive Director of WCK WCK was born around kitchen tables over bowls of soup, and while drinking bottomless cups of coffee in bustling…
Hidden Impacts on Caregivers
What does the research tell us about a parent’s experience? By Qudrat Aujla Hi – I’m Qudrat, and I recently joined West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation as their Mental…
Movement at City Camp
How we make movement fun and empowering for children at WCK City Camp “Movement is possible and important for every child and adolescent with cancer” international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines…
The Journey of Pete the Pizza
July 2024 Hi! My name’s Pete. My full name is actually Pete Peralta the Pizza from Pace Processing, but you can call me Pete. Like 4,684 of my pizza siblings…
Fresh is the word: Smoothie Sundays
Get the lowdown on WCK’s Smoothie Sundays program June 2024 Smoothie Sundays started in 2019 as one of WCK’s first fully fledged programs. Two founding Board Members, Mina and…
Why it’s hard to talk about cancer
Having worked at WCK for nearly two years, this has felt like one of my biggest responsibilities serving in a communications role. How do we talk about cancer in a…
Nicola Wealth: A Culture of Giving
Since 2019, Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) has been a champion for West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation. Their gifts have truly transformed our organization, making sure we can be…
How we tell stories at WCK
We share stories from:
- families who engage with our programs
- our volunteers
- donors and sponsors
- staff members
- other people who support our programming
Families’ stories are most important to us.

Interested in sharing your story with WCK?
If you are ready to share your story, or just want to know more about the process, please reach out to Hannah Lind at hannah.lind[at]wckfoundation.ca or give her a call at 604-394-2029.