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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
Advocacy
55 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1S8
Telephone: (416) 489-6440
Fax: (416) 489-9812
Website: http://www.childhoodcancer.ca
The Childhood Cancer Foundation Candlelighters Canada is a national organization that provides a range of support programs for children with cancer and their families; promotes and funds childhood cancer research in all of Canada's children's hospitals and childhood cancer treatment centres; and advocates for progressive health care and social policy to benefit children and their families. Professional education materials are available in a range of hard and soft copy formats, as well as through the Foundation's Web site.
Advocacy covers a range of activities. For non-profit organizations, it usually means speaking out on behalf of the people they serve, and asking people to help in carrying out their mission. Organizations that advocate on behalf of children with cancer work towards improving treatment and services for children and their families. They also provide support in advocating for the individual needs of children and families. If a patient or family feels powerless or mistreated by the system and have not been able to resolve their difficulties, they should speak to the treatment team or with a hospital employee who handles complaints. In these instances, an advocate may help to resolve issues. Advocacy organizations are often looking for concerned individuals who are willing to bring the needs of people with cancer to the attention of politicians, health care administrators and professionals. There are many opportunities for cancer survivors to serve on committees and express their concerns.
| Available for: | Patients, parents, siblings, organizations, parent support groups, and institutions that are affected by childhood cancer and have a defined need that requires lobbying at a government and/or institutional level. |
| Referral: | Any Source. |
| Hours: | Mon to Fri; 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Staffing: | Three full time staff and volunteers. |
| Location: | Family home, school, and community. |
| Decision Time: | 24 ? 48 hours. |
