Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) and every year, POGO raises awareness of both the progress made and opportunities ahead in caring for children and youth with cancer, survivors and their families. But, as we all know, ”awareness” does not start and stop in September. Childhood cancer is unique to adult cancer—often no clear cause, and different in type and the intensity of treatment on growing and developing bodies. This is why POGO was founded. Guided by Ontario’s Childhood Cancer Care Plan, POGO works with our hospital partners to sustain a world-class system of care, that supports families—from the point of their child’s diagnosis when they meet their POGO Interlink Nurse, through treatment with care closer to home at one of nine POGO Satellite Clinics, and well into survivorship with health monitoring at a POGO AfterCare Clinic and counselling through the POGO School and Work Transitions Program.
Young people and their families in Ontario need our support: close to 500 children are diagnosed with cancer each year; over 4,500 families have a child in cancer treatment or follow-up care; and 2 of every 3 survivors are at an increased risk of long-term effects of their cancer or treatment. We are grateful for the support we receive to further our mission to ensure the best care for all those impacted by a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Show Your Support During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Share our social media posts, especially our new “Beyond Myths” campaign, addressing some of the most common “myth-perceptions” about childhood cancer.
- Like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Tag us whenever you’re participating in an event in support of our work.
- Make a difference through our LINKED for Life campaign. Every $5 donation adds a virtual paper chain link symbolizing our united commitment.
- Share what you’re doing for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month using the hashtags #CCAM, #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth.
