@OpaccOrg

Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer (OPACC). Charity supporting families of children with cancer in Ontario, Canada since 1995.

 Ontario, Canada
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Joined August 2011
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See below for an opportunity to participate in a research study with the BHI lab @Concordia. @NAlbertsPhD @hacsmile2 @POGO4kids @ChldhdCancerCan @ChildCancerSurv @OpaccOrg
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Today, we raised the flag at City Hall in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. ⤵️
A person and two children stand outside holding a "Cancer Awareness" banner. One child has red hair and wears a "Rangers" shirt. The setting is surrounded by greenery.

ALT A person and two children stand outside holding a "Cancer Awareness" banner. One child has red hair and wears a "Rangers" shirt. The setting is surrounded by greenery.

Two individuals in blue shirts are crouching near a bush, working together with a yellow chain.

ALT Two individuals in blue shirts are crouching near a bush, working together with a yellow chain.

Four people are standing outdoors at the Boston Marathon bombing memorial. They are facing away, observing the memorial surrounded by greenery and small yellow flags.

ALT Four people are standing outdoors at the Boston Marathon bombing memorial. They are facing away, observing the memorial surrounded by greenery and small yellow flags.

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Every year during #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, our Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Clinic hosts a bake sale where proceeds go toward supporting the clinic. 🗓️Tuesday, September 29 ⏰10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out) 📍Centenary Hospital, 3rd floor cafeteria
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OPACC retweeted
OPACC@OpaccOrgJul 22
FYI research study about how families understand information related to genetic data in pediatric cancer research seeks participants. Learn more here: surveymonkey.com/r/9SSD9FZ #childhoodcancer
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.@OpaccOrg @POGO4kids @ChildCancerSurv @hacsmile2
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OPACC retweeted
CORD@raredisordersFeb 20
Save the Date:
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🌴 There's only a few days left to register for our Tropical Holiday Children's Party! 📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Birmingham Gilgan House 🌺 Spots are limited, so please register here: loom.ly/2viRJS8
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Hey #childhoodcancer community. We’re still looking for participants. @POGO4kids @ChldhdCancerCan @hacsmile2 @OpaccOrg @cancersociety
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We are supporting @CCRANORG national survey to better understand the needs of young adults with cancer. Just a few minutes of your time can help improve age appropriate cancer care and support services across 🇨🇦 Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/CCRAN-EAO…
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✨ REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ✨ Join us Nov 20–21 for CCRAN’s 5th Annual Early Age Onset Cancer Symposium — a free virtual event advancing sustainable & personalized care for younger adults (<50) with cancer. Register now: bit.ly/EAOC25 #EAOC25
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Still recruiting if anyone knows someone who would benefit from this. @OpaccOrg @hacsmile2 @ChldhdCancerCan @POGO4kids @C17Council @cancersociety
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🍪 Make your day a little sweeter! Drop by the Kids Care Bake Sale to support our POGO Clinic, helping kids and families facing cancer. 📅 Wed, Sept 24 📍 Centenary Hospital (3rd floor cafeteria) ⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (or until sold out) #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
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Did you know minority groups are often underrepresented in cancer research? If you are a person of Hispanic background with a lived experience of childhood cancer, please consider participating in our 40-50 minute online survey! Visit our website at bhilab.com/current-studies/c…
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Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders For more information, to confirm your eligibility, and to learn how to join the study, please complete this short survey 👉surveymonkey.ca/r/C3MFXM5 or email Wubalem at [email protected] with the subject line, “Clinical Trials Study”
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Policymakers need real data to make informed decisions about rare disease policy in Canada. That’s where YOU come in. If you’re living with a rare disease or caring for someone who is, your experience is crucial. Take the survey 👉 tinyurl.com/yjhka5dt
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Registration Link 👉us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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The Retinoblastoma Research Symposium is a great opportunity for RB patients, survivors, families, healthcare professionals, and researchers to connect and learn from each other. This year, we're re-implementing the hybrid format so that everyone can connect.
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TWO ways to Participate: 1. Add your name to the growing list of signatures urging Congress to protect childhood cancer research 2. Share on social media! Join us in urging Congress to pass these important bills...because kids can't fight cancer alone!®: s.acco.org/ProtectChildhoodC…
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📣 Calling all patient partners in cancer research! Help us identify research priorities and inform future directions in understanding the long-term effects of cancer treatments by sharing your thoughts and experiences with us in this anonymous survey: surveymonkey.com/r/CIHRICRSu…
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