Meet 11 year-old Evelyn
At 8 years-old, Evelyn was diagnosed with leukemia and began a two year journey of multiple hospital stays and chemotherapy at BC Children’s Hospital. Today, she is back at school and full of life. Watch her personal story through her own words below.
Evelyn’s journey is just one of many inspiring stories of strength at BC Children’s Hospital
"We have world-class doctors, facilities and staff, and we'll continue to give because it was once Traedan's story, but today it is somebody else's. We can give and give and give, but we can never repay what BC Children's has given to us—a cancer-free grandson."
Colin, Traedan's Grandfather
"You get to love your doctors and nurses, but when we see the people from Child Life, they always have smiles for us. They want to help Connor pass the time through his treatments and appointments with games and activities."
Lee-Ann, Connor's Mom
“There were so many amazing playrooms, murals and places for Sophie to explore, and the Child Life team always made sure she had toys to keep her engaged and supported her brain development.”
Maura, Sophie’s Mom
Stats that keep us up at night
Families come to BC Children's expecting the best and experts there strive to provide the best for them. Thanks to donors like you, we’re helping to shape the future of cancer research that brings hope to kids across British Columbia.
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BC families are told each year: “Your child has cancer”
20%
of kids with cancer still don’t make it—that's 1 in 5 kids
75%
of kids that survive suffer long-term side effects
Conquering childhood cancers is our goal—help bring hope to the 20%
Here are some ground-breaking projects that donations are helping to fund
CAR T-cell therapy
This immunotherapy treatment trains a patient’s own immune cells to target and combat their cancer cells.
Pharmacogenetics
A form of precision medicine that aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of cancer therapies – potentially preventing short- and long-term side effects.
PROFYLE
A Canada-wide initiative that works by sequencing the complete set of a child’s DNA in order to find new therapies for hard-to-cure cancers.
BRAvE
An initiative that analyzes the tumours of kids with hard-to-cure cancers in order to prevent relapse and prepare treatment plans before relapse occurs.
Read more about our cancer research advancements in our 2021/2022 Progress Report
“We need to take it to the next level and find targeted therapies that hit the actual cancer and not the healthy cells around, to push that bar even further and get us closer to that 100% cure rate.”
Dr. Rebecca Deyell, pediatric oncologist at BC Children’s Hospital & investigator, Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program
About The Michael Cuccione Foundation
At a very young age, Michael Cuccione pledged to ‘Make A Difference’ in the fight against childhood cancer. In 1994, at just nine years old, Michael was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He received six months of chemotherapy, responded very well
and was told he was cancer free. Six months later Michael’s cancer returned and he underwent a bone marrow transplant. Although he won his battle with this disease, Michael passed away at the age of 16 due to respiratory complications.
Michael knew and understood the challenges associated with cancer. He shared his own experiences, and inspired people with his compassion to make a difference. He carried with him a true desire to help other people fight and beat cancer. The Michael Cuccione Foundation is dedicated to funding childhood cancer research and making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tell me more about the impact I will make when I become a monthly donor?
Until September 30, 2022, the Michael Cuccione Foundation will generously triple all monthly gifts for the first 12 months up to a cumulative total of $500,000. Whereas one-time gifts will be doubled.
Where can I learn more about the Michael Cuccione Foundation?
Please visit childhoodcancerresearch.org to learn more about the Michael Cuccione Foundation and the impact it has continued to make for childhood cancers.
I have more questions. Who should I speak with?
We encourage you to visit our Foundation’s FAQ regarding general questions about BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, tax receipts, etc.
For all other inquiries, please call 604.449.6333, or via CONTACT US. We’re open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. If you’re updating financial information, a phone call is best to ensure safety and security. We ask that you please call with any updates at least seven days before your next donation date so that we can process your changes in time.
*Until September 30, 2022, the Michael Cuccione Foundation will generously double all one-time gifts; and monthly gifts will be tripled for the first 12 months; up until a cumulative total of $500,000.
