Help us Conquer Childhood Cancers
Each year, approximately 150 children in BC are diagnosed with cancer. Every one of them has their treatment plan developed at BC Children's Hospital. Thanks to the world-leading care provided, BC has the best childhood cancer survival rate in the country—but there is more to be done.
Dedicated researchers in the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program are continuing to uncover innovative treatments that are more personalized, effective and that have the lowest risk of serious complications.
All funds raised from Festival of Trees will help to propel this research forward—moving us closer to a day where every child diagnosed with cancer thrives.
Pink, Sparkles, My Little Pony, and More Pink
This tree is in honour of a beautiful girl who loved all things pink. Adaea Joan Smart was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia just days before Christmas in 2017. Her family was sent to BC Children's Hospital where she received a year of treatment. The family remembers thinking how could we possibly spend Christmas in a Hospital but together with the help of the Oncology Team, Adaea had a special day and Santa found her in her hospital room.
Adaea was a fun loving and happy 5 year old girl attending St Patrick's Elementary School when she was first diagnosed. Her favourite things were swimming, dancing, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her toys. In hospital most of these hobbies were taken away and therefore playing with toys really helped to pass the long days. My Little Pony brought a lot of smiles and laughs and we wanted to capture this joy while decorating our tree. Please take a moment to remember this special girl!
If you would like to sponsor our tree it would mean so much as we truly know the importance of BC Children's Hospital and their efforts to help children with cancer.
Adaea's Tree
Thank you to our Sponsors
$500
Td Securities
$103
Greg Dutchak
$103
Alice Sung
$103
Lewis Bonn
$103
Karie@mandy
$103
Jovana & Marko
$103
Nima
$100
Catherine Dangerfield
$100
Nevan
$52
Jennifer Stone
$52
Wendy Sidwell
$52
Blair Falconer
Great idea, Tamar and Nick and team!
$52
Anne Hindley-norwick
$52
Wendy Theil
$52
Ollie Agala
Great Cause! And Great People fundraising for it! :)
$52
Nancy Tai
$25
Anonymous
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