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2012 Healing Cycle Ride Links
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Kids4Kids ProgramIn 2006, 9-year old Sarah LeMay asked the Healing Cycle Foundation if money raised by children at our event could be given to children who require palliative care. Her question lead to the creation of a team of children raising money for other children. Sarah agreed to captain a Kids4Kids Team, knowing that 100% of the money her team raised would go to helping children who need hospice palliative care. Through our Kids4Kids program we have funded a Pediatric Palliative Care Facilitator position at the Credit Valley Hospital for three years. This individual assists families once it becomes clear that their child no longer has curative treatment options at the Hospital for Sick Kids and the family wants to bring their child home. The Facilitator helps establish contact with local pediatricians and palliative care doctors and also bridges the gap between community services, Credit Valley Hospital and multidisciplinary team members. The Facilitator communicates a plan of care regarding complications, pain management and end of life. As the Kids4Kids Team continues to raise funds, there will be other projects and opportunities to assist these special children and their families throughout Ontario. |
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