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YOUR GIFTS AT WORK, TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER GRATITUDE REPORT 2025-26
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“I would rather have cancer again than lose everything I’ve gained through Kids Cancer Care.” — Chan Choi At 17, Chan possesses wisdom well beyond his years. Despite the trauma of a cancer diagnosis at age 10, he views his journey as a blessing. Thanks to your incredible support, Chan transformed his cancer experience into an opportunity for growth. “It was a very scary experience, but I feel fortunate,” says Chan. “Everything I’ve gained through Kids Cancer Care — the experiences and opportunities — far outweighs my treatment.”
Today, Chan deals with primary immunodeficiency—a side effect of his treatment—requiring regular injections and monitoring.
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Chan cherishes the memories and friendships he made at Camp Kindle—especially those from camp SunSeeker, where he experienced more independence and a deeper connection with friends and nature.
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of Courage, July 10 to 12. Choose between 3-day, 2-day or 1-day rides or cycle on your own. Tour the Foothills by day and relax around the campfire by night.
COMMUNITY
♥ 190 DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS
helped us raise $8.9 M in the Camp Kindle Expansion and Accessibility Project, building capacity and making Camp Kindle even more magical and accessible for kids. Highlights include an outdoor music playground, Christine’s Conservatory, supported by Morrison Homes, and the Shane Homes Treehouse Village.
Chan at Camp (top left)
“I loved the out trips, making our own food, struggling to set up our tents, but having fun,” says Chan. “It almost felt like a blessing when we didn’t have to do dishes. I had a really good group of friends and laughed a lot.”
VOLUNTEERS
♥ 300 VOLUNTEERS gave 18,722 hours,
providing the equivalent of 10.2 FTEs and saving the foundation $704,000 to invest in programs for kids and families.
“His immune system Looking ahead to summer, has still not recovered Chan hopes to return to Camp “It was the best luck from the chemo,” his Kindle as a counsellor to pay among bad luck. mother Hyeok Jung the magic forward. Afterward, – Hyeok explains. “He has he plans to study computer zero immunity and science and AI at the University needs regular injections to boost it. They of Alberta, supported by a Kids Cancer Care don’t know why it’s happening.” Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship. True to form, Chan remains ever grateful and optimistic: “It’s scary because you could die, but so much good has come to me through this experience.”
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Chan’s cancer ordeal started with excruciating back pain that eventually led to a diagnosis of Burkitt’s lymphoma — a fast-growing, aggressive cancer. After six months of intense chemotherapy, Chan entered remission in June 2019. That summer, Chan went to Camp Kindle: “I was in Embers boys, and I did not want to be there. I was a pretty shy kid, super introverted, and this counsellor Chilli drew me out of my shell and showed me the magic of camp. I want to do that for someone else.”
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Chan also imagines a day when his name will appear on the donor wall at Camp Kindle. Whether as camp counsellor, donor or AI scientist, Chan plans to share his gifts with the next generation. Reflecting on their family’s cancer journey, it’s clear Hyeok shares her son’s resilient spirit: “It was the best luck among bad luck.”
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kidscancercare.ab.ca Chan after winning the Inspirit Kindie Award for fostering a positive, inclusive and caring space at camp by inspiring and lifting others up.
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is a registered Canadian charity #89940 9171 RR0001.
“I want to express my deep gratitude to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta for all the support they provide to children and their families. It makes a meaningful difference in our lives. – parent
SHAPING TOMORROW’S
LEADERS
2025-26 GRATITUDE REPORT