Mitchell will host a special event to raise awareness and fundraise as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The Childcan Pyjama Walk, called "Pyjama-Ganza", will take place on Saturday, September 13 at Lion’s Park at 19 Blenheim Street in Mitchell.
4 p.m. will be registration with fun family activities, 4:45 p.m. is opening ceremonies, the walk itself, which is 2.5 or 5 km, is at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. will be awards and closing ceremonies.
The night will include childhood cancer warriors, survivors, families, supporters and bereaved families. It will include Mandy Nicholson, Childcan Mom to Claire, who will be available to speak to regarding their cancer journey.
Claire was diagnosed with leukemia 6 days before her first birthday and fought cancer 3 times in 2 years. Claire and their family were supported by Childcan throughout their cancer journey and have helped to organize this event.
There will be other Childcan walks this fall in the following locations:
-Saturday, September 20, 2025, 4-7 p.m., at Springbank Gardens, London
-Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10-1 p.m., at the Vollmer Complex, LaSalle
-Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11-2 p.m., at Harrison Park, Owen Sound
-Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1-4 p.m., at Mike Weir Park, Brights Grove
Visit https://childcan.com/walk for more information.
