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The Childhood Cancer Foundation-Candlelighters Canada and the 16 Ontario parent groups which form OPACC (Ontario Parents Advocating for Childhood Cancer) welcome you to Toronto and the 4th international conference on childhood cancer.
We look forward to providing you with an exceptional opportunity to gain knowledge and share experiences as we join "Together in 2000". We have endeavoured to encompass something for everyone in this year's program. Parents, teens, children, survivors, physicians, nurses and allied-health professionals will have a unique opportunity to help each other and ourselves, as we travel along our journey with childhood cancer, into the new millennium.
We are very excited to be offering an outstanding children's program. This year's program has been developed and will be run by individuals from two of Ontario's camps for children with cancer, Camp Trillium and Camp Oochigeas.
We hope you enjoy the conference and your visit to Toronto.
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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Bernie Siegel's messages of hope and inspiration have helped thousands of people think in new ways about their health and illness. He is a facilitator of healing and an advocate of human caring. His message is that love heals and miracles do happen. Millions around the world have read his books.
Sister Frances Dominica is a world-renowned advocate for hospice and palliative care for children. She runs Helen House in Oxford England and has successfully integrated hospice and respite care as an essential part of care for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses, their siblings and parents. Her model of family support is compassionate and respectful of families and their needs.
Nancy Keene is a parent of a child with cancer and an author who has published several excellent resources for parents. She is active in supporting other parents and in advocating with paediatric oncologists on behalf of children and families. The message Nancy gives empowers parents and helps families cope.
Dr. Marla Shapiro, a medical doctor, a parent of a childhood cancer survivor, and bereaved parent, has appeared on several TV shows discussing issues facing families living with childhood illness. She is a well-respected clinician who shares her personal experiences as she bridged the parent-professional gaps while her child was in treatment.
Dr. Lauren Woodhouse PhD, DD. DPsy, is a Certified Laughter Therapist whose presentations are a must for anyone who is trying to deal with change while staying sane and successful, resolving conflicts, and managing stress. She is a powerful, passionate and living example of what she teaches. Her artful, warm use of humour and empathy are among the key ingredients that make her presentations unforgettable.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Thursday August 17, 2000, 9 am - 5 pm
Making Support Groups Work Effectively -- Group leaders or those interested in learning the skills of group leadership are invited to attend a special one-day pre conference workshop with facilitator, Marilyn Mackenzie. Marilyn MacKenzie is an experienced professional working with volunteers. She has planned and facilitated many Parent Workshops for Candlelighters.
This workshop is designed for Group Leaders who are currently running groups and wish to learn new skills, as well as, for those who want to accept the leadership role within a group or who wish to start a new group.
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There is a minimal charge of $10 for this workshop and pre-registration is essential.
