Pediatric and Family Support

Like adults, children have questions, fears and feelings of helplessness when they or someone they care about are diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Support and information services to help children and families understand what is happening to them, their siblings, parents or loved ones is available, including:

For more information about pediatric information and support, please contact us:

Toll-free, Canada-wide information and support line:
1-800-265-5106 or 519-642-7755
Monday  through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

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May is 'Leave A Legacy' Month

It was August of 1985 when Shelley Fitak first began to learn about brain tumours. It was then that her first husband, Bob Thierman, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. At the time, little was known about brain tumours. In addition, there was very little support or information available across Canada ...

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Lin-Pei's Story: Spring Sprint Support

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New Public Service Announcements

Early in 2012, members of the film and television industry from Canada and the United States came together to produce three Public...

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Upcoming Events

  • 26/May/2012: Fredericton Spring Sprint 2012: Learn more >
  • 26/May/2012: Ottawa Information Day 2012: Join us for this free event; a morning of hope and support at the... Learn more >
  • 27/May/2012: Vancouver Spring Sprint 2012: Learn more >
  • 27/May/2012: Victoria Spring Sprint 2012: Learn more >
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