Chapter Philanthropy and Service

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario

POGO works to ensure access to and availability of state-of-the-art cancer care for all of Ontario’s children. POGO’s mission is to improve the circumstances of all children who are afflicted with cancer and those of their families and caregivers. As a collaboration of care providers and stakeholders, POGO plans for provincial needs and provincial coordination, and is the official resource to Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on children’s cancer control and treatment.

http://www.pogo.ca/

Terry Fox Run

The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held in numerous regions around the world in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, and his Marathon of Hope, and to raise money for cancer research. Terry Fox Runs take place every year with many participants from all over the world. The Terry Fox Run is a volunteer led, all-inclusive, non-competitive event with no corporate sponsorship, incentives or fundraising minimums. Terry laid out these wishes before his death in 1981.

 

Juliette's Place

Julliette's Place (Homeward Family Shelter) provides safe, short-term emergency shelter to women and children fleeing violence and abuse and helps them to build their skills through educational programs and support services.

http://www.julliettesplace.org/

 

Adopt-a-new-Member

Started over 20 years ago Adopt-a-new-Member program helps to support our new initiates in our local collegiate chapter. We raise funds each year to help offset the cost of initiation.