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July 25, 2014, when she was diagnosed with
a rare form of brain cancer, DIPG (Diffuse
Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). Her journey was one
of hope and now, her legacy.
Skate With Daniel continues to honour
Daniel’s spirit and engage the community
to change the future for patients affected
by brain tumours by fundraising for brain
tumour research.
Suri’s Smile was created in tribute to little
Suri, who suffered from a brain tumour and
lost her battle with cancer at a very young
age. An inspiring gala was created in her
honour as a way for her parents to give back
Team BTRC at Meagan’s HUG event
to other families by supporting brain tumour
research at SickKids.
leading to large collaborative projects with
many Canadian and international paediatric
cancer centres worldwide.
Tali’s Fund is an organization that raises
funds for paediatric brain tumour research.
This fund was created following the tragic
passing of the Doron family’s daughter, Tal,
at the age of 4. Tali’s Fund raises money
by collecting donations, hosting fundraising
events, and selling items such as cards with
paintings on the front made by Tali herself.
Through the help of Tali’s Fund, research
projects at The Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain
Tumour Research Centre has been funded,
Team Brother Bear. This group funds brain
tumour research through b.r.a.i.n.child
and provides funding for the b.r.a.i.n.child
family fund dedicated to helping families
in exceptional financial need. This dynamic
group also plays Santa during the holidays
by providing gifts for brain tumour families in
financial need at SickKids to help make their
holidays special during difficult days.
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