Three Pillars of Support
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Three Pillars of Kindred Foundation: What We Fund
Childhood Cancer Research
and Programs
Run programs and fund impactful research and programs for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer.
Youth Mental and
Physical Health
Fund high-quality programs and research in the areas of mental and physical health for children, adolescents and young adults.
Community
Support
Operate and fund programs in communities across Canada focused on food insecurity, and end-of-life/hospice care for children and adults.
Kindred Foundation disbursed funds to 44 different charities in 2023.
At Kindred Foundation, we believe in funding high-impact operations, projects, and programs that align with our three pillars.
Learn more about our funded projects.
Accomplishments in 2023:
Childhood Cancer Research and Programs
Co-funded 3 childhood cancer clinical trials.
Funded oncology healthcare professionals from developing nations to attend the SIOP international pediatric oncology conference in Ottawa.
Two new Treats & Treasures Carts in Vancouver, BC and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
U-Link Patient and Family Fund supported families travelling for treatment.
Added a new program - Family Support Packages.
Youth Mental and Physical Health
Funded 6 new initiatives in our 2023 Youth Mental Health Grant.
Provided 7 new scholarships, and continued funding 7 multi-year scholarships.
Additional donations made to youth mental health charities across Canada for their operational needs.
Community Support
Kindred Cares Grant supported 10 pediatric and adult hospice and palliative initiatives and donated to three additional hospices in Ontario.
Lead charitable funder of the Benevolent Fund with Childhood Cancer Canada to help pay for funeral costs if a child dies from cancer.
Provided three significant donations to food insecurity programs in Ontario.
Making A Difference Annual Reports
Each January, Kindred Foundation publishes a report that outlines the ways we were able to make a difference over the year.