Programs
Parking | Telephone | Communication | Emergency-Crisis Needs | Food Voucher | Gas Coupons| Taxi Fares | Keep Connected | Tutoring Program | Special Events | Pallative Support | Shine Bright Bursary
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NOFCC is an independent Canadian volunteer based registered charity established in 1998 by a group of parents of
children with cancer. These parents wanted to provide help and support to families, which was not available through other
programs. Being parents themselves, they recognized the particular difficulties involved in caring for a child with cancer
and the geographic challenges of living in the north. NOFCC serves all families who have been touched by childhood
cancer – families with a child on active treatment, those off treatment or receiving follow up care, and bereaved families.
To support these and future programs, the NOFCC initiates fund raising activities in the Greater Sudbury Region and beyond. Any donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to families through the programs. Click here to make a donation.
NOFCC helps families with some of their immediate financial needs through the following programs, subject to funding;
Shine Bright Bursary
Since childhood cancer affects the whole family: emotionally, socially, and financially, the NOFCC along with Vale INCO is making available to survivors of childhood cancer, their siblings along with the siblings of children who have succumbed to cancer the opportunity to apply to this innovative program.
CLICK HERE for Shine Bright Bursary Criteria
CLICK HERE for Shine Bright Bursary Application
Parking Program
The NOFCC will cover the cost of parking for families from Northeastern Ontario, while they are away at a major children’s hospital with their child. Tokens are also available for parking at the Northeastern Regional Cancer Centre in Sudbury, ON.
Telephone Program
Long distance prepaid calling cards are available to all families while they are away from home with
their child for treatment.
Communication Program
The NOFCC produces and distributes their newsletter “RAPPORT” several times a year to over 800 families and supporters in Northeastern Ontario.
Emergency/Crisis Needs Program
Funds are available for miscellaneous emergency needs. Requests are assessed on an individual
basis.
Food Voucher Program
Gift certificates are available to families receiving treatment at children’s hospitals in
Toronto and Ottawa. Certificates may be used at grocery stores or hospital food courts and cafeterias.
Gas Coupons
Are available in situations when children are in hospital away from home for weeks and months at a time
and trips are not covered by Northern Health Travel Grants. This allows the parent staying home with siblings to visit.
Taxi Fares
From the hotel to the Hospital for Sick Children are reimbursed to the families.
Keep Connected Program
Our KeepConnected laptop lending program allows children to keep up with their school work, as well as keep in touch with friends and stay occupied during long hours of
treatment.
Palliative Support Program
Assistance with special support during the end-of-life period in a patient’s illness, on the advice of the Interlink nurse, to include the bereavement period.
Parking Program
Assistance with parking costs while receiving treatment at the Hospital for Sick Children. Tokens or
parking passes are also available for parking at HRSRH.
Tutoring Programs
An annual fund to provide assistance with qualified tutoring for children in need, on the advice of the
Interlink nurse.
Special Events
The NOFCC organizes and hosts events to support children, teens, and parents throughout the year,
including an annual Christmas party.
Remember, certain medical expenses can be claimed on your tax return. Click here to read about tax tips.
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