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about us
Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC) is a registered charity whose mission, since our establishment in 1995, has been to be the parent voice for families with children diagnosed with cancer across Ontario. OPACC's members are parents, guardians, survivors, and close relatives of children and teens diagnosed with childhood cancer.
OUR FREE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
PARENT LIAISON IN-HOSPITAL AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT SERVICE
HOSPITAL PARKING PROGRAM
COMMUNITY PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
COMFY CASES
GIFT CARD PROGRAM
COFFEE
SERVICE
HOW TO HELP
Learn about all the ways that you can help support our childhood cancer families, including:
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Donations
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Sponsoring our programs
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Corporate support
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Packing care kits
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Buying gift cards, puzzles, books
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Donating an old car
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Shopping for OPACC merchandise
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Kaps4Kids school program
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Online 50/50 raffle
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Volunteering...and more!
RESOURCES
Learn about all the resources available to childhood cancer families, including information on:
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Bereavement
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COVID-19
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Education
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Helpful links
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Mental health
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Nutrition
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Partnerships with other organizations
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Research studies...and more!
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KAREN W.
OPACC is there to help these parents through the most difficult part of their lives.
OPACC was there for our family when our son was diagnosed. The tremendous amount of support and love we were shown will never be forgotten.
OPACC is an organization made up of parents, friends, and family who have walked our paths before us. This is exactly what sets them apart from other organizations. They know and understand our journey when most of our loved ones cannot. They anticipate our needs before we anticipate our own.
POLLITT FAMILY
SUNNY H.
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