LINKED for Life
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During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re raising important funds for children and youth impacted by childhood cancer. In September, across Ontario, bright paper chains will hang in POGO partner hospitals, POGO Satellite Clinics, businesses, and schools symbolizing our united commitment to childhood cancer care in Ontario and beyond.
Our Donors
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With Gratitude
A Message from Our Chief Development Officer
We are deeply inspired by our many partners and passionate donors who share POGO’s vision for exceptional childhood cancer care in Ontario. Your generosity drives our mission and strengthens the care delivered across the province.
To our donors, thank you for your unwavering support and for championing childhood cancer care. Your commitment helps ensure that children, youth, survivors, and their families receive the care and support they need, every step of the way.
We also gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Health, whose funding supports clinical activities at our partner hospitals and makes system-wide coordination of care possible.
Thank you for making this work possible. Together, we are creating lasting change.
With gratitude,
Shannon Caskey, CFRE
Chief Development Officer & Director of Communications
Our sincerest thanks to our donors for their dedication to championing kids’ cancer care. A special thank you to those who have committed to POGO with a multi-year agreement, indicated below with an asterisk*.
Donors recognized in this roster made contributions of $500 or greater to POGO between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario publishes this list in order to recognize the generosity of the individuals, corporations, foundations and community events that support our charitable programs.
Donor List
Bruce Power*
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
First Avenue Investment Counsel & EMBLEM Developments*
Amgen Canada
Co-operators Community Funds
Freedom International Brokerage Company
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada
LiUNA! Local 183
The Melman & Yakobson Families
Society of United Professionals, IFPTE 160
TD Bank Group
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund
Thorek/Scott And Partners
TMX Group
Aecon Group Inc.
Alexion Pharma Canada Corp.
BWXT Medical Ltd.
Del Industrial Metals Inc.
Formula Brands Inc.
Garron Family Cancer Centre
Google Inc.
iA Financial Group
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Jones Lang LaSalle
Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation
John & Rebecca McKenzie
Morgan Meighen & Associates Limited
NPX
Options Information Technology LLC
SDC Network Consulting Inc.
TD Bank Group
Thomas & Regina Seidel
Servier Canada Inc.
Alectra Inc.
Anonymous
The Betty and Joe Gray Family Foundation
Shawn Blainey
Sue Chincholi
De Lage Landen Financial Services Canada Inc.
The DH Gales Family Charitable Foundation of Toronto
The Don and Joan Walker Family Charitable Trust
Framatome Canada Ltd.
Jake Irwin
James D. Wilson
LABOR-INC
Dana & Leahann Landry
LBJ Family Foundation
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
Jennifer Lomax & David Tait
The Miracle Marnie Foundation
Neil & Carita Sheehy
Jeff Oberman
Derek & Jennifer Phillips
Provincial Building & Construction Trades Council of Ontario
Richard Rival
Rubicon Publishing Inc.
James & Jenny Scongack
Mary Stevenson
Philippe Tardif & Christine Moss
Gilles Cinq-Mars & Charmaine van Schaik
Peter & Teresa van Schaik
Vortex Companies
Taoufik Allaham
Chris Anderson & Beatrix Kovacs
Nicole Antony
Anne Archer
David & Debbi Arnold
Timothy & Kim Austin
Alex Avery
David Bagheri
David & Margaret Bailey
Ernest Balmer
Trevor Bass
Anthony Beck
BMO Financial Group
BMO Private Wealth
Leah Boyd
Lynne Bridgman & Ian Cleghorn
Jennifer Cabral
Rebecca Caron
Jessica Ceolin
Dean & Cherry Colling*
Alex Conroy
Ian Coulter
Rick Crawford
Ken Cross
Danielle D’Ippolito
Joe DeSario
Rabindranauth Doobay
Megan Doyle
Sydney Doyle
Amber Drapeau
Drayton Duckett
Perry & Kae Edwards
Justin Ford
Maggie Ford
Peggy Gillies
Carl & Terry Goldenberg
Claudette Gosselin
David O. & Lenore Hawkey
Peter Hayes
Brian & Julie Heckendorn
Andrew Hill
Jason Horrell
Hannah Jamieson
Curtis Jobin
Erla Juravsky
Hema Kapadia
Jordan Kapitany
Gauruv Lall
Laurentian Bank of Canada
John MacInnes
Leo Magnatta
Manulife Financial
Kinch McConnell
Karrie McFee
Meir Rotenberg & Sharon Wolfe Family Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto
Sarah Millar
Mitchell Plastics
Gavin Morris
Paul Mouradian
Chris Paliare & Eva Marszewski
Odysseas Papadimitriou
Lynda Parsons
Robert Peerenboom
Nancy Pencer
The Philip & Fannie Smith Foundation
Dave Platel
Carol Plummer-Theriault
Alan Postma
Fred & Catherine Purvis
RBC Dominion Securities – Toronto East Branch
Natacha Ribeiro
Heather Ross
Colleen Russell-Rawlins
Judy Schulich
Pearl Schusheim
David Sloan
Tim Smitheman
Sid Soil & Robin Gould-Soil
Paul Spafford
Cynthia Thomas
Darryl Viegas & Jeanette Reyes
Wagner, Livock & Associates Financial Service Inc.
Scott Waters
John H. Watson
Laura Wheaton
Jane Willson
Xue Yan
1000304242 Ontario Inc.
Robin Agombar
Mohamed Alarakhia
Chris Bacon
Vincent Ballenas
Sabrina Bandali
Judith Bando
Jelena Baresic
Rebekah Baumann
Giovanna P. Bee
Linda Blair
Peggy Boccia
Roman Bojchuk
Alison Booth
Emilia Branco
Vicky Breakey
Jeff & Sarah Brinson
Carol Brown
Jennifer Brown
Katherine Brown
Lisa Brown
Katie Buchnea
Heather Buckle
Kelsey Campbell
Daniela Carcasole
Donise Cardas
Elizabeth Chisholm
Doug Clarke
Casey Coates
Camille Comtois
Colleen Cosby
Carey Cosman
Brenda Cunnington
Natalie Da Rosa
Jacqui DeBique
Mandy Dermer
Yanxin Ding
Sarah Do
Mark & MaryAnn Dowdell
Dragana Draganjac
Raphaela Dunlap
Sarah Dyer
Roi Eclarin
Kenneth & Doris Edgar
Jeffrey Erbrecht
Amy Estill
Chris Evans
Mark Fernandes
Phoebe Foley
Yaron Friedman
Darran Frisby
Marilyn Gibson
Mary Ann Gibson
Katerina Gordon
Lynn Gosse
Stephanie Grondinger
Dr. Sumit Gupta
Karen M. Habersky
Victoria & Simon Hagens
Rhonda M. Hall
Shahram Heidari
Matt Herrndorf
Neil Hinchley
Hannah Hoag
Douglas Holt
Shelley Howchuk
Baishen Huang
Da Huang
Dee Hunter
Brent & Carolyn Hutzal
Alex Jackson
Chanda Jackson
Xichao Jia
Ian Kennedy
Kevin Kimsa
Radha Kohly
Wayne Kroeker
Elaine Lam
Laura Langmaid
Alex Lee
Andrea Lenczner
Erica Lenczner
Rocco Letterio
Elaine Levine
Ang Li
Chenxi Li
Lin Liu
Christie Love Thomas
Tyler & Claire MacNamara
Dawn Maddix
Jennifer Maeba
Murali Mallavalli
Arif Manji
Natascha Martin
Ilana Martin Morales
Sharon McCormick
Valerie McDonald
John McIntyre
Dave McKenzie
Glenn & Janet McQueenie
Marian Menezes
Janette Mills
Maryanne Murphy
Donald Newton
Rory & Jennifer O’Leary
Jose Oliveria
Lori ONeill
Michael Oreskovich
Antonio Paluzzi
Anita Pandey
Saurabh Pandey
John Pefanis
Meghan Peirce
Isabel Pieri
Brian Pirotta
Stephanie Privitera Patterson
Matthew Purser
Rekha Ramesh
Yasmin Razack
Rogers Communications Inc.
Bill Seegmiller
Bob Shaw
Daniel Sinclair
Andrew Sliasas
Karen Smith
Mairlyn Smith
Tricia Smith
Sam Solecki
Ellen & Warren Stigter
Diana Tavares
Amy Taylor
Thulasi Thedchanamoorthy
Stephanie Tiegs
Matt Traynor
Vesa Uotila
VanDuzen Fence and Post
Lindsey W.
Craig Wahl
Yifan Wang
Amanda Wheatley
Dr. John Wiernikowski
Rachel Wildman
Elzbieta Wilimowski
Sydney Wills
Dr. Ian Wilson
Carol Winter
Shane A. Wright
Yan You
Kaniska Young Tai
Community Events
Kitchener Kids with Cancer Run & Walk
PUMA Toronto Women’s Run Series
TMX Ring the Bell In Support of POGO
Branksome Hall – So You Think You Clan Dance
Google Canada Giving Week
LIVEWELL Swing Against Cancer – For Kids
Sunday Best
Gold Standard Project
Factory Shoe Kitchener Fundraiser
Jen Lomax’s Birthday Party
Kian’s Skate for POGO
Lauren and Mike Purkis’ Birthday Party
Mahjong for Meaning – An Evening Benefitting POGO
Mr. & Mrs. Philippe Bournilhas & Children
Cupcake Run
Forest Glen Public School Pretzels for POGO
Fundraiser In Memory of Wrenley
Listowel Lions Branch Club
Ottawa Corporate Cup
Ray Lewis Elementary School
RBCCM Mosaic Community – Pickleball Staff Event
K-W Community Spirit Lions Club
Lions Club of Verona, In Trust
Steve Vooro’s Ironman Challenge
Yellow Moon Mouse Children’s Campaign
We regret any unintended errors or omissions. In the event of an error or omission, please contact the POGO fundraising department at fundraising@pogo.ca or 416-592-1232.
POGO is the advisor to the provincial government on childhood cancer. Thank you to the Ontario government for your investments in POGO and the childhood cancer care system.
Fundraise for Us
How you can help
Supportive Care and Guidelines
There are many ways to support POGO and make a real difference for children with cancer and their families. You can join an existing fundraiser or create one of your own. However you choose to get involved, your efforts help strengthen a community of care and ensure that children and families have access to the support they need. Every action, big or small, adds up to a lasting impact.
Questions? Please email fundraising@pogo.ca
Fundraise Your Way
Whether you want to host a small gathering with friends and family or organize a larger community gathering, every effort makes an impact. From bake sales and fitness challenges to school spirit days and workplace fundraisers, there are endless opportunities to get creative and inspire others to give. Register today and help make a lasting difference for kids, survivors, and families facing childhood cancer.
LINKED for Life
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re raising important funds for children and youth impacted by childhood cancer. In September, across Ontario, bright paper chains will hang in POGO partner hospitals, POGO Satellite Clinics, businesses, and schools symbolizing our united commitment to childhood cancer care in Ontario and beyond.
Celebrate a Milestone
Celebrating a milestone? Turn your special moment into something even more meaningful. Invite your guests to give a collective gift that both celebrates you and supports POGO, helping children with cancer and their families
If your child has a birthday coming up, here’s a simple way to make it even more meaningful. With help from ECHOage, your child can receive the gift they really want—while a portion of every contribution supports POGO.
Gifts of Stock and Securities
How you can help
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Turn Your Investments into Impact
By donating securities to POGO, you’re making a tax-advantaged gift that creates lasting impact for children and families facing childhood cancer. It’s an investment that pays off in more ways than one.
Why Donate Securities?
Donating securities is one of the most effective ways to support childhood cancer care while achieving your own financial goals. When you give publicly-traded stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you avoid paying taxes on capital gains, making your gift go further than if you sold the securities and donated the proceeds. Plus, you’ll receive a charitable tax receipt for the full fair market value of the securities.
- Complete the Release for Securities Transfer Form: This form is used to authorize the transfer of your securities to POGO.
- Share the form with your financial advisor: Work with your advisor to initiate the transfer of your securities.
- Notify us: Let us know once the transfer has been initiated so we can track and acknowledge your donation.
Your Gift Matters
By donating securities, you’re directly supporting POGO’s mission to partner to achieve the best childhood cancer care system for children, youth, survivors, and their families and healthcare teams. From a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship, POGO is here for kids with cancer, for now, for life.
For more information or assistance, please email us or call 416-592-1232 ext. 220. We’re here to help you make a meaningful difference.
Leave a Legacy
How you can help
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Leave a Gift in Your Will: Your Impact Will Last a Lifetime
“I’m really impressed with POGO’s continued advocacy and research into childhood cancer care. I want to see a better future for children with cancer and childhood cancer survivors, and that’s why I chose to leave a legacy gift to POGO.” — Katie B.
When you leave a gift to POGO in your will, you’re not just making a donation, you’re making a lasting impact that will help improve the lives of children with cancer for years to come. Every gift—no matter the size—helps create a world where children not only survive cancer but go on to live full and healthy lives.
Making a legacy gift is easier than you think. Here’s how:
- Consult your lawyer: Ask your lawyer about adding a codicil (a simple amendment) to your will to ensure your wishes are carried out.
- Add bequest wording: Include the appropriate bequest language in your will to ensure your gift goes to the right cause.
- Let us know: Share your intentions with us, so we can thank you and ensure your legacy is honoured exactly as you envision.
For more information, please email us or call 416-592-1232 ext. 220.
Give in Honour or Memory
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You can donate to POGO in memory of a loved one or to celebrate someone’s special milestone. It’s a meaningful way to honour someone, and your gift helps provide vital support to children and families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.
Send an e-Card Today
You can send a digital greeting card in honour or in memory of someone, all while supporting children with cancer.
How it works:
- Make a donation.
- After your payment is complete, click “Send Your e-Card” button on the confirmation pop-up.
- Choose your e-Card design.
- Write a personal message.
- Select whether to send it immediately or on a future date.
- Enter your recipient’s name and email, then click the “+” to add them. (You can add multiple recipients.)
- Enter your information and click Send Your e-Card button.
Give Monthly
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Make a Monthly Gift
Becoming a monthly donor is one of the greatest ways you can give. At POGO, monthly donations play an important role in providing consistent funding. Children and families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis rely on us for support. That’s why we need people like you by our side. By providing reliable funds, you help us plan for the future and make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.
Become a Monthly Donor Today and provide reliable support for kids with cancer all year long
Give Now
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You Can Be a Champion for Kids with Cancer!
A childhood cancer diagnosis has a devastating impact on families – physically, emotionally, and financially. With your support, we can ensure that children, youth, and families facing cancer have access to the best care, for the best possible outcomes.
Make a Gift Today and help us create a better future for kids with cancer.
Your Impact
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I am grateful to the POGO donors who, out of the kindness of their hearts, give financial support to help families they have never met. And most of all, I am grateful that cancer didn’t break us. Somehow, out of this very negative situation, our bond as a family is even stronger than before.” – Karen Palma
The Difference You Make
These highlights reflect the impact you made possible last year.
Helping families focus on care, not costs. Over $750,000 in financial assistance was provided to more than 780 families, helping to ease some of the out-of-pocket costs that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis.
Helping survivors thrive beyond cancer. Your gift helped 535 young survivors access one-on-one counselling through the POGO School and Work Transitions program, supporting their journey from high school into post-secondary education or employment.
Driving excellence in care through education. Across 5 educational events, POGO reached over 800 registrants, strengthening childhood cancer knowledge and best practices province-wide.
Strengthening care through research. Your investment helped power6 research and quality improvement grants, driving discoveries that will help more children with cancer live better, longer lives.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, children with cancer and their families receive the care, support, and hope they need—every step of the way.
Want to see more of what you helped achieve?
Explore our latest Impact Report to see the difference your support made this year.
Corporate Partnerships and Workplace Giving
How you can help
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Corporate support is essential to delivering our programs and services.
By partnering with us, you will:
Create meaningful outcomes Whether a one-time donation or multi-year commitment, your company’s support makes a real difference for kids with cancer while helping you achieve your corporate social responsibility goals.
Strengthen your brand 70% of Canadians are more likely to buy from companies that support charities, and 68% say they are more loyal to companies with a corporate giving mandate (The Upside Foundation, 2018).
Showcase your values POGO is a province-wide leader in childhood cancer care. Our events, campaigns and programs create opportunities to showcase your corporate values and commitment to social responsibility.
Event Sponsorship
Make an impact and align your brand with a worthy cause. POGO offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities that can enhance your brand, elevate your community profile, and help you achieve your marketing objectives.
Matching Gift Program
Through matching gift programs, many companies double, or even triple charitable contributions made by employees. This helps maximize employee giving, encourages philanthropy, and shows your support for their charitable efforts.
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!
- Make your gift to POGO.
- Submit a matching gift request to your employer.
- Your employer will send their donation to POGO—doubling the impact of every dollar you give.
Employee Engagement
Employee giving engages staff in your work and our cause. Together, we can foster a culture of philanthropy and employee engagement through fundraisers, dress-down days and company-wide events.
Workplace Giving
Encourage your employees to make charitable contributions by offering convenient workplace giving programs. Payroll deductions make it simple for employees to contribute regularly. Did you know that if your company participates in a United Way campaign, your staff can direct their donations to POGO?
Become a corporate partner with POGO to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with cancer, survivors, and their families. Together, we can make a difference, helping children not only survive, but thrive. For more information, please email us or call 416-592-1232 ext. 241.
