Care Packages & Fun Activities for Patients

While medical treatments are essential, small gestures of kindness can make a big difference in a child’s journey. Care packages and fun activities provide moments of joy, comfort, and relief, helping children and their families create special memories. Here are some incredible programs available in Ontario and across Canada that bring smiles to young cancer warriors.

1. Childhood Cancer Canada – EmPower Pack

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EmPower Pack is a special package filled with useful and comforting items for children newly diagnosed with cancer. The pack includes educational resources, comfort items, and fun surprises to help children and families navigate their journey with a little extra support.

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2. Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) – Kids UpFront Free Tickets

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Through Kids UpFront, OPACC provides families with free tickets to local events such as concerts, sports games, and theatre performances. These experiences offer much-needed distractions and opportunities for families to bond outside the hospital setting.

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3. OPACC – Courage Capes

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Every hero deserves a cape! OPACC’s Courage Capes program provides personalized superhero capes to children fighting cancer. These capes remind them of their incredible strength and resilience throughout their journey.

4. OPACC – Million Dollar Smiles (Free Backyard Playgrounds)

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OPACC partners with Million Dollar Smiles to build free backyard playgrounds for children battling cancer. These playgrounds create a safe and fun space for kids to play and enjoy moments of happiness at home.

5. Zippaport – Shirts for Central Line Access

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Zippaport designs shirts with zippers to provide easy access to central lines for children undergoing treatment. These shirts offer comfort, convenience, and dignity, making hospital visits a little easier for both kids and caregivers.

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Spreading Smiles, One Gift at a Time

These programs help bring joy, comfort, and practical support to children facing childhood cancer. Whether through a cozy care package, a fun family outing, or a superhero cape, these small gestures can have a big impact.

If your child has received a care package or participated in one of these programs, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share your story in the comments below.