Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) was established in 1995, and is comprised of representatives from parent groups/parent contacts across the province. The members are parents, guardians, survivors or close relatives of a child/teen diagnosed with childhood cancer.
OPACC meets three to four times a year in Toronto either in person or by teleconference.
OPACC has advocated on behalf of our children/teens and our families with appropriate regional, provincial and national bodies such as POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario), Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada (CCF) and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Ontario Division.
We have supported, collaborated and had input into initiatives such as:
● Pediatric Oncology Working group report for the Ministry of Health-1994
● Development of Satellite Oncology program as well as long-term follow-up clinics in the province
● Financial Assistance program for families of children/teens with cancer through POGO and CCS
● CCS pediatric handbook and children’s cancer brochure
● POGO handbook on provincial resources for families of children with cancer in the province
● CCF National Conference-2000
● Steering Committee/cluster groups for POGO 5-year plan for Ministry of Health and Long Term Care-2005
● Past representation on POGO Psycho-social committee, CCS Pediatric Advisory committee and the Childhood Cancer Foundation Candlelighters Canada board.
● February 2006, OPACC became incorporated
● August 2006, OPACC applies for Not-for-Profit Status
● November 2006, OPACC receives Not-for-Profit Charitable Status

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