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Organization:
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Kids Kicking Cancer Canada
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-454-7795 ext 1
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Address:
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PO Box 28036, Oakridge R O
London, ON
N6H 5E1
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Executives:
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Jill Osborne - National Executive Director
1-877-454-7795 ext 101 * jill@kidskickingcancer.ca
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Service Description:
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Weekly classes in mind-body techniques and martial arts to assist children struggling with any childhood illness and their siblings * Heroes Circle incorporates modern integrative medicine with traditional martial arts * specially trained black belt martial artists teach breathing, visualization, and relaxation techniques in addition to traditional martial arts moves
Additional services include:
- support during hospital and clinic procedures
- sibling support programs
- group and individual parent counseling
- referrals for other community resources
- workshops for health care professionals
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Meetings:
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London:
- Community Classes: Tue 6:00-7:00 pm at London Lightning/Southside Group Facility, 75 Blackfriars St, London, Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm digital classes
- London Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital holds one on one therapy * contact for information
Windsor:
- Classes held at Hospice of Windsor and Essex County * contact Cindy for more details (248-864-8238, cindy@kidskickingcancer.ca)
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or visit website for more details
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children with cancer or experiencing pain and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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London and area, Windsor and area
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Last Updated:
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10/16/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=169465
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