Volunteer Spotlight
An introduction to blood disorders
Nurse Practitioner Celina Woo shares about her job and provides some interesting information about blood disorders. Hi! I’m Celina. I’m a Hematology/Oncology/BMT Nurse Practitioner at BC Children’s Hospital. I work…
Read MoreLife with a blood disorder
Ten-year-old Ezra and his mum Amanda share what life can be like with a blood disorder. They also have great advice about staying curious rather than making comments. What would…
Read MoreWhy WCK is an easy sell
Why I came on board with WCK’s mission, and how we’re laying the groundwork for sustainable funding from compassionate investors. Bob Lawrence How Colin sold me on WCK It…
Read MoreLife at WCK: Jill’s first three months
Jill shares her reflections on what it’s been like to join the WCK team and bring a brand new role to life. Welcome to my diary! When Hannah first…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village to Support a Family
“It takes a village” – it truly does. WCK cannot make our vision a reality without a whole network of people who care about families navigating childhood cancer and blood…
Read MoreFrom Gaming Fundraisers to Photo Shoots: My Experiences with WCK
How your passions can be used to support important work By Jacob Aron Leung WCK provided some lasting memories for me last year: one through my experience as a Gaming…
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 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…
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