THIS MONTH, MAKE TWO TIMES THE DIFFERENCE
Until September 30, the Michael Cuccione Foundation will generously match* all one-time gifts and monthly gifts for the first 12 months. That means your donation will go twice as far in supporting innovative cancer treatments that can bring renewed hope when traditional options are exhausted.
Meet Mason
Mason's cancer journey started when he was six years old. After complaining of stomach pains and feeling unusually tired, he was diagnosed with stage four Wilms tumour, a rare kidney cancer. Instead of going back to school this September, Mason is starting a new treatment at BC Children's Hospital. This is what a "school day" looks like for him now.
9 a.m.
Mason's mom Candice does her best to encourage him to eat breakfast, but it's a struggle for him to have even a few bites.
12 p.m.
Mason rests, as his legs are tired and he's battling another headache. He can't take Tylenol because it might mask a fever, which is a sign of an infection. Even a small virus could turn into months in the hospital.
1:30 p.m.
While playing video games, Mason breaks down. He tells his mom that he misses his friends and wishes he could just be a normal kid again.
3 p.m.
Mason sleeps in the car while Candice picks up her other two children at school. He naps one to two times a day, the same as a 14-month-old.
7:30 p.m.
As Mason gets ready for bed, he takes his daily assortment of medication–nausea pills, stool softener, antifungal pills, an injection in his leg and a phosphate supplement.
Mason'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
Traedan
"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
Connor
"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
Sophie
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 he to kids across BC.

150

BC children are diagnosed with cancer each year

20%

of kids with cancer still don't make it – that's 1 in 5 kids

75%

of kids who survive suffer long-term side effects

You Got This
Conquering childhood cancers is our goal –
Help bring hope to the 20%
Little Fights Big
HERE ARE SOME GROUNDBREAKING PROJECTS THAT DONATIONS ARE HELPING TO FUND
CAR T-cell therapy
CAR T-cell therapy
This immunotherapy treatment trains a patient's own immune cells to target and combat their cancer cells
Pharmacogenetics
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
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
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, pediactric oncologist at BC Children's Hospital & investigator, Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program
Dr. Rebecca Deyell
"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, pediactric oncologist at BC Children's Hospital & investigator, Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program
Dr. Rebecca Deyell
Michael Cuccione
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.
Michael Cuccione Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions

Until September 30, 2023, the Michael Cuccione Foundation will generously double all one-time gifts and monthly gifts for the first 12 months; up until a cumulative total of $500,000.

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.

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