100 Men Who Care supports Candlelighters Simcoe
At its June 2025 meeting, 100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay chose to support Candlelighters Simcoe by donating over $12,200 to support their programs and services for families impacted by childhood cancer in Simcoe County and the surrounding area.
Candlelighters Simcoe, founded in 1990 by the parent of a childhood cancer patient, is a not-for- profit, volunteer organization providing support services for pediatric cancer patients, and to those they depend on for strength and support.
The programs and services support the needs of the entire family, helping alleviate both the emotional and financial stress that families of children with cancer deal with daily.
The programs are facilitated by parents whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. Those support services and programs include parental group meetings; expressive art therapy for the children; teen group activities; bereavement support and more. Financial assistance is provided through an emergency relief fund and Christmas sponsorship programs.
The School Support Program includes presentations to classmates of the impacted children, educators, administrators and school board staff.
“‘Your child has cancer’ are words no parent should hear. As an organization that primarily relies on community donations, being chosen as the recipient of the 100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay contribution has had a significant impact. These funds allowed us to increase the parking support for parents at the start of their child’s cancer journey. Additionally, this generous donation ensures we can continue offering gas cards to families — a vital support during countless trips for treatment and care,” said Cheryl Gotthelf, board member and parent liaison. “The childhood cancer journey is incredibly challenging. Knowing there is a community standing behind these families, offering both financial and emotional support, means more than words can express. Thank you for making a meaningful difference to the small children facing what no child should.”
100 Men Who Care Southern Georgian Bay seeks to provide some of that support by bringing together 100 or more men to each contribute $100 at each at its four yearly meetings to a local charity chosen by the membership at each meeting. For more information, visit 100menwhocaresgb.ca.
