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In loving memory of Tal Esther Doron who died at age 4 after a brave struggle with brain cancer. TO DONATE: www.talisfund.org/donate

10/28/2026

Five Ways to Make a Difference This Brain Cancer Awareness Week 🩶💛🩶💛🩶
You do not need to be a researcher, healthcare professional, or experienced fundraiser to make a meaningful difference. Everyone has a role to play.

10/27/2026

🩶Brain Cancer Awareness Week: Raising Awareness, Sharing Hope, and Making a Difference 🦋

October 24 is Brain Cancer Awareness Day - a time to honour those affected, amplify the voices of the brain tumour community, and remind ourselves why continued research, advocacy, and family support matter.

At Tali’s Fund, this week is especially meaningful. Tali’s story inspires our commitment to supporting research for safer, more effective treatments for children with rare brain cancers and helping families navigate the challenges of a diagnosis.

🧢 Wear a hat for hope! Through Hats for Hope, you can show your support, share a photo, and help raise awareness.

💜 Turn awareness into action. Join Tali’s Circle of Care, our monthly donation campaign, and help us provide ongoing support for families and advance our mission throughout the year. Every monthly gift makes a difference!

✨ Want to learn more about the importance of this week, the power of advocacy, and how you can help make a difference?

👉 Read our latest blog article and discover how we can build a brighter future for children affected by brain cancer.
🔗 https://talisfund.org/blog/

Together, we can help ensure that no family faces childhood brain cancer alone. 💜

10/26/2026

🧠🩶 International Brain Tumour Awareness Week | October 24–31, 2026

🌎 Together, we can raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference.

This week, the international brain tumour community comes together to shine a light on the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by brain tumours, and to advocate for increased research, better support, and hope for the future.

At Tali’s Fund, this mission is deeply personal. Founded in memory of Tal Doron, who passed away from a rare childhood brain cancer at just four years old, we are committed to supporting research into safe and effective treatments for children with rare brain cancers and helping families navigate an incredibly difficult journey.

💛 You can make a difference, too!

Here are a few simple ways to get involved this week:
🩶 Share an awareness message on social media.
🩶 Learn about brain tumours and the challenges families face.
🩶 Support organizations advancing research and family assistance.
🩶 Start a conversation and help spread awareness in your community.
🩶 Share the work of organizations making a difference - including Tali’s Fund!

Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every effort to raise awareness helps bring us closer to a future with better treatments, stronger support, and more hope for families.

As part of the international brain tumour community and the IBTA Alliance, Tali’s Fund is proud to stand alongside organizations around the world working toward a brighter future.

Let’s unite our voices and make every action count. 🦋

🩶 Together, let’s help ensure no family faces childhood brain cancer alone.

10/24/2026

October 24 is Brain Cancer Awareness Day! 🩶

On October 24, 2018, the House of Commons of Canada declared the first annual Brain Cancer Awareness Day, made possible through the passionate advocacy of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and the unwavering voices of the brain tumour community.

That same year, Hats for Hope was launched, inviting Canadians to wear their hats in solidarity, share their photos, and shine a light on brain cancer awareness.

What began as a simple act of wearing a hat became a powerful movement of compassion, connection and courage.

For children facing brain cancer and the families walking beside them, awareness matters. It helps create understanding, encourages support, and keeps the need for better treatments and brighter futures in the spotlight. 💛

On October 24, 2026, join the movement:

🎩 Wear your toque or baseball cap
📸 Take a photo and share it on social media
💛 Use
📲 Tag Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and Tali's Fund

Wear a hat. Raise awareness. Stand with families. 💛🦋🩶

10/22/2026

Books can be a simple but meaningful tool for children navigating difficult experiences.
When childhood cancer becomes part of a child's life, there can be a lot to understand. From medical terminology and treatment to changes in routines, school, friendships, and emotions.

Children's books about cancer can help introduce these topics in language that feels more approachable. They can also give children opportunities to ask questions, recognize their feelings, and begin conversations with the adults supporting them.
And these books aren't only for children who have cancer. They can also help siblings, friends, and family members understand what someone they love may be going through.

📚 Sometimes, a story can be the beginning of an important conversation.

Check our Online Resource Directory to find some suggested books.
🔗https://talisfund.org/newly-diagnosed/

10/20/2026

Sometimes comfort comes in the smallest forms.
For a child facing cancer, having something familiar nearby can bring a little sense of comfort to an unfamiliar environment. A Pocket Buddy can become a friend during a long appointment, a companion on the way home, or a little reminder that someone cares.

There is no one way to experience childhood cancer, and there is no one way to find comfort.
That’s what makes each Pocket Buddy special. 💕

10/16/2026

Talking to a child about cancer can feel incredibly difficult. It can be hard to know what to say, how much to share, or how to answer questions when you may not have all the answers yourself.
That’s where child life specialists can play an important role. ❤️‍🩹

Kelsey Mora, CCLS, LCPC, is a dual-certified Child Life Specialist and therapist who works with children and families navigating medical experiences, grief, trauma, and other difficult moments. 💛

Through her work, Kelsey emphasizes the importance of helping children understand what is happening around them using honest, age-appropriate communication. She is also the creator of The Dot Method, an interactive workbook designed to help children learn about cancer while encouraging communication and coping.

Children may have questions. They may have fears. They may express themselves through play, art, or conversations that happen when we least expect them.
They don't need every answer to feel supported.
Sometimes, they simply need a trusted adult who is willing to listen, explain, and be there. 💕

We’re grateful for professionals like Kelsey who help families navigate some of the most difficult conversations and experiences a child can face.
Learn more about Kelsey Mora and her work through Kelsey Mora, PLLC

10/09/2026

💛 Your business can be a force for good.

Giving back doesn’t have to look one way. Through Tali’s Fund’s Give Back Business program, businesses of all sizes can create meaningful ways to support children facing brain cancer and the families who walk beside them.

From donating a portion of sales or hosting a fundraising event, to engaging your customers, involving your team, matching donations, or donating products and services, there’s a way to make a difference that works for your business.

We’re proud to partner with businesses that believe in turning community support into meaningful impact. And we’d love to welcome more businesses to our growing community. 🤝

Could your business be next?

📩 Get in touch with us to explore how we can work together. Send an email to [email protected] today!

Together, we can support families and build a brighter future for kids with brain cancer. 🦋

10/07/2026

The hardest part of childhood brain cancer isn't over after diagnosis.

Treatment can last for months, even years. Families continue to travel to appointments, take time away from work, and juggle everyday expenses while caring for their child.

That's why monthly giving matters.

A one-time gift makes an immediate impact. A monthly gift provides something just as important: consistency.

It means families can count on support when unexpected expenses arise.
It means Tali's Fund can respond when help is needed.
It means hope doesn't end after September.

When you join Tali's Circle of Care, you're becoming part of a community committed to standing beside families throughout their childhood brain cancer journey.

💛 Through our partnership with Childhood Cancer Canada, every $500 donated is matched with a $500 contribution through the Compassionate Care Program, providing a total of $1,000 in direct financial assistance to one eligible family affected by childhood brain cancer.

Whether it's $25, $40, or another monthly amount, your gift helps create lasting impact.

Join Tali's Circle of Care today.
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-19088

10/05/2026

💛 Help Shape the Future of Social Support for Young People After Brain Tumour

A brain tumour diagnosis can affect much more than a child’s health. Treatment can also bring changes to friendships, social activities, and their sense of connection with others.

Researchers are working to develop a new social support resource designed with young people and parents, not just for them. They want to hear directly from families about their experiences, challenges, needs, and ideas.

💛 Who can participate?
• Young people ages 8–16
• Completed active brain tumour treatment at least one year ago
• From anywhere in Canada
• English- or French-speaking
• Parents are also invited to participate

💛 What does participation involve?
Choose either a 1-hour virtual discussion group or a one-on-one interview. Parents can also share their perspectives.

🎁 Participants will receive a gift card as a thank-you for their contribution.

Your experience and voice can help researchers create a social support resource that better reflects the realities of young people affected by brain tumours.

📲 Interested or know a family who may be interested? Scan the QR code in the post or complete the contact form:
https://redcap.link/rmlcokqt

📧 Questions: [email protected]

Please help us spread the word across Canada by sharing this post with families who may benefit from this opportunity. 💛🇨🇦

Address

1101 Rutherford Road, Unit 10 & 11
Vaughan, ON
L4J0E2

Website

http://www.talisfund.org/donate

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