Facts About Childhood Cancer
Cancer is the number one disease killer of children in Ontario and in Canada (two children die of cancer every week in this province). In Ontario alone, over 400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and at any point in time over 3,000 of this province’s children require cancer care. Cure rates for childhood cancer in North America are greater than 80%. While this is great news, approximately 60% of these survivors will, in turn, face late effects as a result of their treatment, including: cognitive impairments that affect their ability to attend school and maintain employment, sterility, and secondary cancers, to name a few.
Ways to Help
Your support can make all the difference.
POGO works to develop new policies and programs that improve childhood cancer treatment and care for children, provide support to their families, allocate health resources, develop innovative research programs and provide professional education.
POGO needs the support of private donors and volunteers more than ever, so we can continue to do even more to make life better for children battling cancer, their families, and childhood cancer survivors.
Your Dollars at Work
Since 1999, donor support has enabled POGO to broaden the scope of its work and deepen its impact. POGO is currently raising funds in support of four critical priorities which will enhance the care and improve the quality of life of children with cancer, childhood cancer survivors, and their families. These are described below.Pediatric Oncology Financial Assistance Program (POFAP)
Families with a child in cancer treatment face tremendous out-of-pocket costs that can consume up to 1/3 of their after-tax income. This reimbursement program helps ease the financial burden for these families. Click here to learn more about POFAP.POGO Research Unit (PRU)
POGO research focuses on improving the prospects of survival for children with cancer and the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors. This research will increase the understanding of childhood cancer and impact the way childhood cancer care is delivered. Click here to learn more about the PRU.Successful Academic and Vocation Transition Initiative (SAVTI)
SAVTI assists childhood cancer survivors who, as a result of their disease and/or treatment, have developed learning difficulties that interfere with the achievement of their educational and career goals. SAVTI’s main purpose is to facilitate a smoother transition from high school to appropriate education and employment. Click here to learn more about SAVTI.Central American Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative (CAPRI)
Survival rates in developing countries, such as those in Central America, are a disappointing 35% compared to 80% in North America and Western Europe. POGO’s CAPRI collaboration has helped to improve these survival rates by implemented two simple, yet effective programs in 7 Central American countries. Click here to learn more about CAPRI.Make a Donation
POGO is a legally registered charity. Our Charitable Registration Number is 871067245RR0001.To make a donation to POGO, please contact any one listed below:
The Roots of Rock Auction
The Roots of Rock Collection (www.therootsofrock.com) is a world-renowned fine collection of vintage guitars and amplifiers. Independently valued at $5-million U.S., this collection has recently been donated for sale by Toronto businessman and philanthropist Tony Melman, with all proceeds benefiting childhood cancer.
The POGO Leadership Connection
The POGO Leadership Connection is dedicated to ensuring that Ontario’s children with cancer receive the best chance of survival with an optimal quality of life.We strive to:
- Raise awareness about childhood cancer in Ontario;
- Act as a gateway for POGO to our connections within our personal and professional networks;
- Alleviate some of the financial burden on the families whose children are in cancer treatment by acting as POGO fundraising ambassadors;
- Cultivate, inspire and empower our fellow POGO Leadership Connection members to develop and leverage their leadership style and skills in a personal and professional manner.
By joining the POGO Leadership connection you are committing to a minimum donation of $500 per year for five years or a lump sum donation of $2,500. While volunteerism is not mandatory, opportunities are available.
For more information please contact:
Development Officer Tel: 416-592-1232 ext. 252 |
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