Brainchild
Brainchild is a group of parents, families and friends who have shared the common experience of caring for a child with a brain tumour. These families consistently expressed a need for a support network for families of children with a brain tumour. From their experience they felt that the existing support groups could not adequately meet the complex emotional and physical needs which arise from having a child a brain tumour.
Dr. James Rutka of The Hospital for Sick Children started the group in June 1993 with several families.
We are a volunteer organization whose objectives are as follows:
To assist patients, their families, and friends through education and shared experiences.
To inform the community about the importance of early detection and the special needs of children with brain tumours.
- To seek and provide funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure of brain tumours.
- Brainchild has already touched many families in a very special and supportive way. We continue to provide educational resources, support and research funding. If you would
- like further information or would like to offer your help or support, please write or call us at 416-813-7974.
Also visit the Brainchild site at: b.r.a.i.n.child.
Thank you.
Mail comments, questions and suggestions to: labatt@sickkids.ca