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2 in 5 Canadians are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime. Support a family facing cancer today.

$20 Gives a single mom and her child one nutritious prepared meal.

$50 Gives one Fun-in-a-Box to a child in need of therapeutic play.

$100 Gives a single mother and her child one week of prepared meals.

$200 Gives two counselling sessions to a child at risk.

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“The meals were so helpful. I often didn’t have the energy to grocery shop and cook for my children. My kids loved them, and they also gave me the nutrition I needed to get through my chemo treatments.” Ada, Nankind mom

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Families supported
3,000+
Hours of free childcare
100,000+
Meals provided
65,000+
Children empowered
4,000+
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Why your support matters

  1. 1

    70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence

    When a parent is diagnosed with cancer children often feel lost, confused, and may have trouble expressing how they feel. That’s where we come in. Our team of Child Life Specialists and trained Volunteer Angels deliver programs to help children understand their parent’s cancer journey and build emotional resilience.

  2. 2

    Our programs provide the critical intervention children need to understand their parents’ cancer

    Our Child Life focused programs help kids cope with the trauma of their parent’s cancer by providing a sense of normalcy during an unfamiliar time.

  3. 3

    Your support helps build a community of volunteers that empower children

    Our Volunteer Angels help children build social and emotional resilience, while giving their parents time back to rest and focus on their well-being.

Your support in action

  • Even when you have a cold, it is very challenging to look after your family, so when you have cancer, it’s even more difficult to keep the family in one piece. That is why I have such deep admiration for the work of the Nankind. When I think about preparing meals and making sure everyone is happy, I’m especially impressed by a mom’s ability to cope and how having a Volunteer Angel provides a huge benefit.

    Waugh Family Foundation

  • The service was incredibly helpful. I’m still not out of the woods in my cancer journey, but having this support was INSTRUMENTAL in helping me heal and get strong for my next round of treatment. Beyond providing Christopher with lots of engagement, fun and care, it allowed my husband and I to have a moment to breathe, whether it was just for him to take me for a drive, or on more energetic days to go for a long walk. Especially due to COVID, we have limited help we can lean on, so Kaitlyn was truly a godsend.
    Nankind - talking to kids about cancer- Nanny Angel

    Kathy, mom

  • I donate monthly because I know it can have a real long-term impact. I am helping to support the love, consistency and that extra special care during a tumultuous time for these families.

    Stephanie, donor

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