There are currently more than 10,000 children battling cancer in Canada right now. The Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation is dedicated to creating victories for Canadian children with cancer. On average, only 5% of cancer research funding worldwide is put toward childhood cancer. The Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation has helped raise awareness and generate donations to be put towards childhood cancer research becoming the leading foundation funding national research on pediatric cancer.
Ulterra, LP is a PDC bit company that is partnering with the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation to help raise awareness for those battling with the diagnosis of childhood cancer and to further research efforts. “At Ulterra we create long lasting relationships with our customers that extend well beyond the works of the field or office. Once it was brought to my attention that one of our customers was dealing with the effects of this awful disease I knew it was our job to help in any way we could. We decided to partner with the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation to help raise awareness and show our support in funding research for childhood cancer,” said Jason Cunningham, Ulterra Vice President of Canada Operations.
With September being National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Ulterra will be painting all of their iconic teal bits coming out of Canada’s manufacturing facility purple to further help their efforts in raising awareness. “Most people don’t even know that childhood cancer exists and when they hear about it they are very surprised. Childhood cancer is really underfunded so awareness to get the word out becomes very important,” Says Lorena Muñoz, Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation Senior Manager.
In addition to raising awareness, Ulterra will also be donating $25,000 to the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation on August 25, 2017, in Leduc, Canada to help fund childhood cancer research as well as contribute to the amazing programs they have. Ulterra will extend their efforts into the field by handing out purple t-shirts, as well as educational pamphlets in support of childhood cancer awareness throughout Canada.
Ulterra chose to partner with the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation due to its commitment and experience when it comes to helping those who have benefited from childhood cancer research and their many other programs. “Our ultimate goal here is not only to raise awareness and funds but to get rid of childhood cancer all together. When we no longer need to be here, that’s when our job is done,” states Muñoz.
In the last 10 years alone the childhood cancer research community has decreased the mortality rate by 25% in children battling cancer. Through various programs, the Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation is able to help many of those who have had to deal with the effects of childhood cancer.
Jason Cunningham states, “This is the reason why organizations like The Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation are so important. So many kids are being affected by this awful disease, it’s not only our duty but an honor to help these families fight the good fight.”
To learn how you can help visit http://www.childhoodcancer.ca/
