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SUMMARY:Sudbury Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This in-person Brain Tumour Support Group allow patients\, survivors\, and caregivers to share their experiences and feelings in a safe and confidential environment\, as well as to give and receive information or support from others going through parallel diagnoses. \nYou can share experiences\, pass on knowledge and gain peer support in a confidential and relaxed atmosphere at a monthly adult Brain Tumour Support Group. New members are always welcome. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/sudbury-support-group/2026-09-28/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Talking to children about brain tumours and cancer
DESCRIPTION:Talking to children about brain tumours and cancer \nPresented by: Ms. Tory Hagerman\, Family Support and Outreach Manager\, Gilda’s Toronto  \nDate: Wednesday\, September 29\, 2026\nTime: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST \nRegister Now \n  \n  \nDescription:   \nDrawing on expertise in community-based psychosocial cancer care\, this webinar is designed for parents\, guardians and caregivers impacted by a brain tumour diagnosis\, as well as healthcare\, education\, and psychosocial professionals seeking practical guidance on communicating with children and adolescents about serious illness. Grounded in evidence-based practices in child development\, grief theory\, family-centred care\, and psychosocial oncology\, the presentation explores compassionate\, developmentally appropriate approaches to supporting children and youth throughout illness and life-changing events. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will include:\n\n\nHow children at different developmental stages understand illness\, brain tumours\, and cancer\nAge-appropriate language and strategies for disclosing a serious illness to children and adolescents\nBuilding trust through honest\, developmentally appropriate communication as a family\nSupporting children through conversations about prognosis & anticipatory grief\nResponding to children’s questions and emotions with honesty\, empathy\, and confidence\nProfessional\, community\, school-based\, and peer supports available to children and families\nRecommended books\, resources\, and educational tools to support ongoing family conversation\n\nParticipants will leave with practical strategies\, evidence-informed resources\, and greater confidence in supporting children and adolescents through open\, honest\, and compassionate conversations about brain tumours and cancer.\n  \nAbout the speaker:  \nTory Hagerman (she/her) is a Certified Child Life Specialist with more than 22 years of experience supporting children\, youth\, and families across clinical\, community\, education and home-based settings. Her work is grounded in family-centred care\, health equity\, and a commitment to ensuring that children and families feel seen\, heard\, and supported through life-changing experiences.\n\nTory brings extensive experience in psychosocial oncology\, child and family programming\, clinical leadership\, and community engagement\, with particular expertise in supporting children and families navigating cancer\, grief\, illness\, and other significant life transitions. She is passionate about creating accessible\, inclusive spaces where children can use play\, education\, connection\, and self-expression to understand and cope with difficult experiences.\n\nThroughout her career\, Tory has developed and led family-focused programs\, facilitated support groups\, built community partnerships\, and provided leadership and mentorship to professionals working with children and families. She is deeply committed to strengthening systems of support around families and to ensuring that every child has access to a safe\, trusted adult who can help them navigate life’s most challenging moments. \nTory’s approach is collaborative\, compassionate\, and strengths-based\, with a focus on empowering children and families while advancing meaningful\, equitable psychosocial support.
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/webinar-talking-to-children-about-brain-tumours-and-cancer/
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Brain Tumour Support Groups allow patients\, survivors\, and caregivers to share their experiences and feelings in a safe and confidential environment\, as well as to give and receive information or support from others going through parallel diagnoses. \nYou can share experiences\, pass on knowledge and gain peer support in a confidential and relaxed atmosphere at a monthly adult Brain Tumour Support Group. New members are always welcome. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/atlantic-canada-support-group-2/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Beyond The WAVE | Growing Chefs! Taco Party
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER: Beyond The WAVE | Growing Chefs! Taco Party \n\nDetails:\nJoin the taco party! Even if it is not Tuesday\, come join us in the kitchen and learn to make the best salsa\, guacamole\, and other taco toppings to take your next taco party to the next level of tastiness! \nThis will be a chef-led\, interactive\, step-by-step cooking activity that is fun and engaging\, with an emphasis on fresh\, local ingredients. Every class ends in sharing a delicious meal together. Recipes will be emailed so that participants can recreate them at home. \nNOTE: One parent or guardian is welcome to join each Beyond The WAVE member to learn the recipes as well. \nDate: Saturday\, Oct 3\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: \nGrowing Chefs! The Grove at Western Fair District\, 900 King St.\, adjacent to the Casino. This space is wheelchair accessible (including the greenhouse)\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/LvmSe8SCiePZp1SH7 \nBeyond the WAVE is a support program through Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for young adults (age 18-39) who were diagnosed with a brain tumour as a child\, and their parents. The main goal of this group is to provide social activities and enable meaningful connections.
URL:https://www.braintumour.ca/event/beyond-the-wave-growing-chefs-taco-party/
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