Awareness
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…
Read MoreVolunteering 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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreWe 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,…
Read MoreComfort 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…
Read MoreSome 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…
Read MoreHidden 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…
Read MoreMovement 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFresh 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…
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