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ACCESS (Advancing Childhood Cancer Experience, Science & Survivorship) is a pan-Canadian network launched in 2023 that unites more than 1,000 survivors, families, researchers, clinicians, and community partners to transform the pediatric cancer landscape. (ACCESS Website)

• There are many ways for people with lived experience/expertise to get involved in ACCESS.

Ac2orn is made up of parents who live across Canada, who have children with different types of cancer, and who have an immense desire to help the pediatric oncology research community break down barriers and build bridges when conducting research in hopes of finding a cure for this disease. (Ac2orn Website)

• Ac2orn holds a monthly virtual meeting with advocates across Canada to discuss a variety of issues impacting childhood cancer research.

AYA CAN is a peer-led national organization advocating for Canadian adolescents and young adults (AYA) affected by cancer.  Their mission is to advocate for an equitable and integrative system of care to improve the experiences of Canadian adolescents and young adults affected by cancer.AYA Can (AYA Can Website)

Helena's Hope's mission is to find more pathways for kids to survive cancer and lead long and healthy lives.  (Helena's Hope Website)