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The Treats & Treasures Cart, provided through the partnership between Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation, is a program designed to bring joy and brighten the day of children who are going through cancer treatment and their families. 

The Cart is filled with a wide assortment of toys, healthy snacks, candy, chocolate and other fun items. It is taken around to oncology/hematology patients in the hospitals once a week and is available daily in the clinic. Patients and their families can choose what they would like from the cart at no cost. 

The staff at CancerCare Manitoba are thrilled to share the Treats & Treasures Cart with patients and their families every Monday! 

Stories from the Cart:

"The families really appreciate The Treats & Treasures Cart and seek it out." 

"Nurses enjoy being able to offer these treats and treasures to families as it makes the interactions with families a stronger positive experience."

How do I find more information about the Treats & Treasures Cart?

If you would like more information about the Treats & Treasures Cart program, please contact us and we would love to talk to you.  Here are some highlights:

• Kindred Foundation and The EVAN Foundation purchase the custom medical-grade Cart and provide a yearly stipend to purchase everything that is needed to keep the Cart stocked with treats, treasures, and other fun items.

• The hospital decides what goes on the Cart.  We can provide suggestions on what is popular on the Cart to help with the ordering process.

• Patients can choose both a treat and a treasure. Anyone in the room can select items from the Cart at no cost.

• The Cart is typically managed by Child Life and we can help with designing procedures that align with hospital policies to ensure patient, family, staff, and volunteer safety.  

• The Cart gives everyone something to consistently look forward to and provides a much-needed break from medical activities. Kids are often motivated to walk to the door to make their choices, but because the cart is on wheels, it can also be brought to the bedside, if permitted.