Childhood Cancer Canada

What Childhood Cancer Canada does

Childhood Cancer Canada (CCC) is a registered Canadian charitable organization founded in 1987 (originally as Candlelighters by Edwina Eddy in memory of her son Bryan Eddy) and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It is the only national charity exclusively dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families in Canada, funding research, and raising public awareness. Its core service portfolio comprises the Compassionate Care Program (financial assistance and emotional support delivered through the CareLink portal and social-worker applications), EmPower Packs (custom care packages for newly diagnosed children), the Health Sciences Survivor Scholarship ($5,000 awards to up to 15 students annually), and bereavement support for families who have lost a child. Research funding flows through two flagship vehicles: the C17 Council partnership (since 2004, linking to all 16 Canadian pediatric hematology/oncology and stem cell transplant programs) and PROFYLE (a national precision-oncology program for hard-to-cure cancers). Supporting programs include Neuroblastoma Research initiatives, the Psychosocial Support services delivered with Gilda's Club Toronto, and Tali's Fund for families affected by childhood brain tumors.

CCC is funded through four primary revenue streams: individual donations (one-time, recurring, and monthly giving starting at $10/month), event fundraising (Clays for Kids across Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, marathon participation in Ottawa, Vancouver and Niagara Falls, and golf tournaments), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (financial services, pharmaceutical, and consumer brands covering payroll giving, event sponsorship, cause marketing and annual contributions), and tribute gifts. A lean operating team of approximately 12 staff — including an Executive Director, Director of Development, Associate Director of Events, Senior Specialist of Communications & Public Affairs, and supporting coordinators — executes the mission. Distribution is anchored in the Canadian healthcare system: all family support applications must be submitted by hospital social workers through the CareLink platform, with additional referrals channeled through partner organizations such as Air Canada Foundation, Hope Air, Leucan, Kids Cancer Care, POGO, and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation.

CCC completed a foundational restructuring in September 2020 when it unified with the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, consolidating two of Canada's largest childhood-cancer charities under a single brand. The board-led governance structure includes a Board Chair and Treasurer, and the organization files annual financial audits and impact reports. As of 2025, CCC reported an aggregate cumulative impact of 2,877 families supported nationally through its partnership with National Bank Capital Markets alone (2023–2025), with annual 2025 program investment of approximately $2.5 million across research and family support.

Name

Childhood Cancer Canada

Legal name

Childhood Cancer Canada

Website

https://childhoodcancer.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Childhood Cancer Canada is a Toronto-based national charity founded in 1987 that supports Canadian children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, EmPower Packs, survivor scholarships, and research funding via the C17 Council and PROFYLE precision-oncology program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Charity

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (HLAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer support
• Cancer research funding
• Family financial assistance
• Pediatric oncology advocacy
• Survivor scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, including monthly giving programs starting at $10/month. Donations can be made via credit card, securities, mutual funds, or vehicle donations.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from fundraising events including Clays for Kids shooting events, marathon participation (Ottawa, Vancouver, Niagara Falls), golf tournaments, and community-hosted fundraisers.
3. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship: Multi-platform corporate sponsorship and partnership arrangements including event sponsorship, payroll giving programs, cause marketing, and annual contributions. Partners include financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and consumer brands.
4. Tribute Gifts: Donations made in honor or memory of individuals, celebrating milestones or commemorating loved ones. Includes tribute pages for special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Childhood Cancer Canada is a national Canadian charity that provides financial assistance, care packages, survivor scholarships, and emotional support to families affected by childhood cancer, and funds pediatric oncology research through partnerships with the C17 Council and the PROFYLE precision-medicine program. Its flagship offerings are the Compassionate Care Program (financial and psychosocial support), EmPower Packs (personalized care packages for newly diagnosed children), and post-secondary scholarships for survivors pursuing health sciences.

Product overview

Childhood Cancer Canada offers a unified portfolio of charitable programs supporting children with cancer and their families across Canada. The core offerings include the Compassionate Care Program (providing financial assistance and emotional support), EmPower Packs (personalized care packages with technology and comfort items for newly diagnosed children), and the Health Sciences Scholarship (awarding $5,000 to survivor students in post-secondary health programs). The organization also funds critical research through the PROFYLE precision medicine program and C17 Council clinical trials, operates national awareness campaigns like 'Let's Face the Unimaginable,' and hosts fundraising events including Clays for Kids and marathon events. These programs are delivered through charitable partnerships with organizations like Tali's Fund and Gilda's Club Toronto, with funding supported by corporate partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compassionate Care Program CCC's flagship national program providing financial assistance (covering groceries, transportation, accommodation, medications, meals) and emotional support to Canadian families affected by childhood cancer, easing financial strain and reducing isolation during and after treatment.
• EmPower Pack Custom personalized care packages delivered to newly diagnosed children with cancer, containing technology (tablets), comfort items (knitted hats, plush toys), picture books, and activities (journals, coloring books) tailored to the child's age, diagnosis, and interests.
• Health Sciences Survivor Scholarship A $5,000 scholarship awarded annually to up to 15 childhood cancer survivors in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of post-secondary studies in Health Sciences-related fields; recipients join a national network of survivor ambassadors.
• PROFYLE (PRecision Oncology For Young peopLE) National multidisciplinary research program revolutionizing the approach to hard-to-cure childhood cancers by employing precision medicine to analyze tumors and identify effective treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles.
• Neuroblastoma Research Initiative CCC-funded research initiative advancing clinical trials and research collaborations for neuroblastoma, relapsed neuroblastoma, and refractory neuroblastoma across Canada.
• Compassionate Care Benevolent Support Financial support for bereaved families facing end-of-life costs, helping them honor their child without added financial stress during profound loss.
• Psychosocial Support Services Virtual parent and caregiver support groups, programs for siblings and teens, one-on-one counselling, guided support, and wellness and education sessions delivered in partnership with Gilda's Club Toronto.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,877 families supported nationally over three years (2023-2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Tali's FundflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing additional financial support for families impacted by childhood brain tumours. Tali's Fund is helping direct families to treatment options and providing links for a wide range of supports and resources.
• Gilda's Club TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner of the Compassionate Care Program providing psychosocial support including virtual parent and caregiver support groups, one-on-one counselling, and guided support for families.
• C17 CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCC has been the primary charitable funding partner since 2004. C17 Council is composed of leaders from the 16 hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant programs across Canada. Supports clinical trials and research to increase survival and well-being.
• PROFYLE ProgramflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRecision Oncology For Young peopLE - CCC is a proud funder. National multidisciplinary program bringing leaders in childhood cancer research and care together to identify new therapies for hard-to-cure cancers using precision medicine.
• LeucancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec partner for Clays for Kids event. Dedicated to children with cancer and their families for over 45 years, supporting clinical research and providing specialized services including personal assistance, massage therapy, and palliative care.
• Kids Cancer CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlberta partner for Clays for Kids event. Dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive for over 30 years.
• Ac2ornsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy partner helping shape the future of healthcare, research, and policies related to childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer.
• Hope AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada's only national charity offering free travel and accommodations for Canadians in financial need who must access medical care far from home.
• Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to ensure everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. Partnering to achieve an excellent childhood cancer care system for children, youth, survivors, and their families.
• Coast to Coast Against Cancer FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn August 2019, Childhood Cancer Canada and Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation announced plans to create a unified foundation. The unification was completed in September 2020, combining efforts toward more positive outcomes for children fighting cancer in Canada.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildhoodCancerCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/childhood-cancer-canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/childhoodcancercanada
• Xx.com/ChldhdCancerCan

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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