Help Us Empower Children in Pain & Give Them a Sense of Power, Peace, & Purpose
At Kids Kicking Cancer Canada, our mission is to ease the pain of very sick children while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally through breathing, visualization, and traditional martial arts.
But we can’t do it alone. We rely on grants and donations from our partners to help make our life-changing programming possible
How Kids Kicking Cancer Impacts The Lives of Children Living With Pain
Through our Heroes Circle program, Kids Kicking Cancer works with any child in pain, offering one-on-one training and group classes digitally and in hospitals and communities around the world. All services provided are at no cost to the children and their families.
The techniques we teach have been proven to be an incredibly effective method for reducing a child’s anxiety, pain, and discomfort during difficult clinic and hospital procedures and everyday life. But that’s not all. Members of our Heroes Circle also gain confidence and empowerment and feel a sense of purpose beyond their illness.
Our Story
Founded by Rabbi Goldberg in 1999 after the loss of his own child to leukemia, Kids Kicking Cancer has since transformed into a global organization that has empowered over 7,000 children in 7 different countries, including Canada!
We offer both one-on-one martial arts and meditation instruction to paediatric cancer patients and children with other illnesses through our Heroes Circle program. Specially trained black belt martial artists teach breathing, visualization, and relaxation techniques, in addition to traditional martial arts moves to children with conditions such as:
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- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cognitive disorders
- Mental health conditions
- Neurological conditions
- And more
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Seriously ill children and their siblings learn to take control of the chaos in their lives and find light in the darkness.
How Your Donation Helps
Our organization is proudly funded 100% by donations and grants. Every donation helps provide our programming to children with cancer and other illnesses at no cost. With your support, we can help ensure that every child in pain is empowered and given the tools to take control of their mind and body and harness their power to overcome their pain.
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Hear From Some of Our Heroes
“When Chevy was in the hospital Sensei Liam would visit and remind him that he is a Powerful Martial Artist and to practice the breathing and relaxation techniques he has learned through the Heroes Circle Program. A technique called the “Ninja Needle” helps him be brave when having bloodwork and IVs put in. Chevy uses this all the time and it has helped so much. He no longer cries during dressing changes when he practices his breathing.”
– Powerful Martial Artist Chevy’s Mom, London Ontario
“Through weekly Heroes Circle classes Matthew has really connected with the Breath Brake® meditation, “breathe in the light and blow out the darkness”. He is learning techniques to help him relax and let go of his frustration. His focus has improved which allows him to better control his communication. He is gaining strength, has better head control and can lift his head for longer. He loves learning martial arts techniques, just like his friends who take karate classes.”
– Powerful Martial Artist Matthew’s Mom, St. John’s Newfoundland
“I loved Kids Kicking Cancer’s Heroes Circle from my very first class! Through the program, I have learned techniques, like the Breath Brake®, to calm myself down when I am feeling scared or anxious. I breathe in the light and blow out the darkness. I have learned karate and how to better control my body and movements. And the best part is the relationships I have developed with the Senseis and other students. This program allows us to come together and celebrate what makes us ‘us’. It is a place where everyone is accepted for who they are, no matter what limitations they are living with.”
– Powerful Martial Artist Madison, Ottawa Ontario
Donate & Help Change Lives Today
When you donate and support Kids Kicking Cancer Canada, you’re helping us provide programming more than 5,000 times each year to children in Canada. You’re helping children in pain in their fight against cancer and other illnesses and giving them the power to take on the world and teach others to do the same.
Donations can be made online or by cheque. Please direct cheques to:
Kids Kicking Cancer Canada
201 King St, London ON N6A 1C9
Kids Kicking Cancer Canada is a Registered Canadian Charitable Organization (CRA# 85375 3051 RR0001), and all donations are fully tax-deductible. A donation receipt will be issued following confirmation of donation.