Who We Support

We are proud to launch the second consecutive year of Sunday Best Toronto and our sixth event in continued support of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario and the thousands of children across Ontario fighting Cancer. 100% of all funds raised will benefit both organizations and their services equally. Thank you for your support and consideration!

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) champions childhood cancer care. When a child is battling cancer, they ensure that the child has lifelong access to the best care for the best possible outcomes. From diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship, POGO is here for kids with cancer, for now, for life.

POGO Provides

Financial Assistance to over 800 Ontario Families.
Survivor Care to nearly 400 childhood cancer survivors.
Research Grants and Funding to facilitate the understanding and improved results towards childhood cancer
Educational and Developmental Support towards the opportunities and futures of the children battling or surviving childhood cancer.

Kids Help Phone

The Kids Help Phone has created innovative supports for critical issues young people face since 1989. Today, they are Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French. By providing counselling and resources – as well as providing a bridge to other more specialized and local supports.

Since Janurary 2020, Kids Help Phone has supported kids across Canada over 21,000,000 times through their services;

Mental health tips & information – to help young people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how to care for their well-being
Crisis support – Immediate help via text with a trained volunteer crisis responder for any issue, big or small
Professional counselling – Access to professional counsellors via phone or online chat
Quizzes, games & activities – Interactive tools and resources to build skills and improve wellness
Support forums & real-life stories – Peer-to-peer community where youth can connect and explore shared experiences
Youth mental health data insights – Insights on what youth across Canada are reaching out for, reinforcing that they’re not alone
Support service directory – A searchable database of local physical and virtual support programs for kids, teens, and young adults
Support for post-secondary students – Good2Talk, a free, confidential 24/7 counselling and crisis support service for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia