Awareness
What you might not know about WCK food programs
Few people know how complex it is to get WCK’s nourishing, easy-to-heat meals into the hands of B.C. families who are caring for children with cancer and blood disorders. This…
Read MorePartnering with the Partners
WCK and Social Venture Partners join forces to do more for B.C. families navigating childhood cancer and blood disorders. We are beyond excited to announce that WCK is officially an…
Read MoreShe Can is back and bigger than ever before
After the incredible success of its first year, we can’t wait to empower and support even more female-identifying and nonbinary youth affected by childhood cancer and blood disorders in 2023.…
Read MoreThe gift of PJs: A story of giving and receiving
Volunteer Nicole Manson is a shining light in the WCK family who has brightened many families’ days with special deliveries of pajamas. Here, she shares her experience of WCK’s PJ…
Read MoreFrom Hangout kid to Hangout volunteer: Why I give back
By Naman Hello everyone, my name is Naman and I just started volunteering for West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation. I first heard about WCK during my time in hospital, when…
Read MoreGrateful for the Path…Fully Completely
WCK Board Member Mina Bullard describes how her favourite band forged a connection to childhood cancer that would change her life. Back in 1998, I was watching a TV special…
Read MoreFuel for a journey that no one plans for
Kristen recalls her family’s very first WCK meal, and what the provision of food has meant to them through their cancer journey. It was the very first night we checked…
Read MoreHow to do heart-led programming
Meet WCK Board Chair Leslie Grover and read about her heart-led approach to her work Do you know our incredible Board Chair, Leslie Grover? Her warmth, kindness, and love for…
Read MoreBehind the scenes – food packing in the WCK office!
What our superstar food packing volunteers do and why they do it Who knew food packing could be so moving! I started working with WCK this summer and have…
Read More“Thanks, my oncologist does my hair”
Resources, responses, and realities of going bald as a young person By Julia Dawson My name is Julia, and I’ve been bald twice! I was first diagnosed with leukemia…
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