24th Charity Wine Auction Week ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL - CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH For every five kids who are diagnosed with cancer, one will not survive. Three will experience serious side effects from their treatment. And all five will suffer, as will their families. That’s why our cancer team is working so hard to find new, less toxic therapies that are more effective and less damaging in the long-term. With your support, we can find ways to give kids the best possible quality of life both during and after their cancer treatment. For more information visit: www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
C-NETS (CARCINOID-NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR SOCIETY CANADA) CNETS Canada provides support and education for Canadians on all aspects of NeuroEndocrine Tumours (NETs). CNETS is widely recognized by patients and the medical community across Canada as an organization that improves the quality of life and survival for NET patients in three ways; by raising awareness of the disease and the latest available diagnostics and treatments; making sure that patients, caregivers, health care professionals and others have the information they need in the areas of medical and scientific research, treatment and support; and by supporting patients and helping them navigate the best care options. To learn more about CNETS Canada, visit www.cnetscanada.org
JAMIE’S PRESCHOOL The isolation that results from a critical illness such as cancer can be especially tough on a child. Jamie’s Preschool is a safer haven for play and learning for kids with cancer and fragile immune systems. Without Jamie’s, our young students have little opportunity for education or socialization outside of the home and hospital. Even a common cold or flu can be serious for an immune-compromised child; chickenpox can prove fatal. At Jamie’s, strict health guidelines and communicable disease control, restricted enrolment and a state-of-the-art facility allow these kids to continue to interact, reducing the risk of learning or social deficits that may result from isolation. We also welcome young siblings of sick children, to minimize their exposure to illness or infection that could harm their sibling. Sheltered field trips and holiday parties allow families to continue to enjoy normal community activities free of the risks of public outings, as well as an opportunity to build a network of peer support. Thank you for supporting Jamie’s Preschool at this year’s Charity Wine Auction! Your generosity helps ensure kids can be kids regardless of their medical circumstances. To learn more about Jamie’s Preschool and how your gifts make a difference, please visit www.jamiespreschool.ca.
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