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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
The magic that students bring
Paul Bruce and Linda Stewart coordinate the Surrey Schools work experience program. They recruit and train student volunteers for WCK City Camp. They share what the program involves and what…
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…
Life 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…
Why 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…
Life 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…
Learning from the experts
Taylor and Dominique have wrapped up their recreation therapy placements with WCK, and we miss them already. In this blog, they share what they will take forward from the experience…
It 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…
Why Monthly Giving Works for Me
Paul and Laurel are incredible members of the WCK community. As well as volunteering their time and talents, they are longtime monthly donors. Their regular giving helps us to build…
How the pandemic changed programming
WCK began running programs in 2019 – and we all remember what happened the following year. During that time, we listened and adapted to families’ priorities. This blog explores how…
How friends and family can help
It’s hard to know how to support friends or family who find themselves on the childhood cancer journey. Here are some tips for you from caregivers with lived experience. By…
Hold on a hoot – we’re good at this!
WCK Connection Programs Coordinator Kelsey lifts the lid on how being part of a community of practice helps her to tackle Imposter Syndrome and become her best self, both professionally…
From 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…
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.