Kids with Cancer Society

Who We Are

The Hearts & Hands Behind Our Mission

At Kids with Cancer Society, we believe that no family should walk the cancer journey alone. While our team is small, our dedication is limitless. We work tirelessly to provide a vital lifeline of programs, community connections, and compassionate support, ensuring families find hope and stability when they need it most.

Meet Our Team

The driving force behind our daily programs, events, family support systems and administration.

Chelsea Draeger Hughes

CEO

chelsead@kidswithcancer.ca

Tracey Thurston

Director of Development

traceyt@kidswithcancer.ca

Blair Lewis

Family Services Manager

blairl@kidswithcancer.ca

Madison McElligott

Signature Events Manager

madisonm@kidswithcancer.ca

Bailey Karlstrom

Family Services Coordinator

baileyk@kidswithcancer.ca

Pamela Learmond

Family Programs Coordinator

pamelal@kidswithcancer.ca

Jaclyn Draker

Graphic Designer

jaclynd@kidswithcancer.ca

Sandra Sundgaard

Admin and Operations

sandras@kidswithcancer.ca

Anne Harding

Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator

anneh@kidswithcancer.ca

Meet Our Board of Directors

The Kids with Cancer Society is championed by a dedicated, volunteer Board of Directors. Our leadership brings together a powerful combination of pediatric oncology professionals, business and industry leaders, and parents who have walked this path themselves. Together, they provide the strategic vision and financial stewardship that keeps our mission thriving.

James Richardson

Board Chair

Natalie Houseman

Secretary

Kaven Hyde

Treasurer

Kim Cusack

Director

Jason May

Director

Dr Sarah McKillop

Director

Aleksa Mrdjenovich

Director

Don Riep

Director

Adam Temple

Director

Jodie Wacko

Director

Chelsea Draeger Hughes

Non-voting Member (Staff)

Guided by Families: The Family Advisory Council

We don’t just create programs for families; we build them with families.

The Family Advisory Council is a passionate group of parents who have been directly impacted by childhood cancer. They serve as our vital compass — advocating for the community, shaping our overall policies, and ensuring that every program and service we launch directly meets the real, evolving needs of the families we serve.

Benjamin Proulx

Chair, Survivor Representative

Karen Klak

Director, Parent Representative

Bryce Liedtke

Director, Parent Representative

Small Team, Limitless Dedication

No family should walk the cancer journey alone.

Connect With Us

Have questions about getting support, volunteering, or pitching a corporate partnership? We are here for you every step of the way.

General Inquiries info@kidswithcancer.ca
Phone 780-496-2459
Main Facility 11135 84 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T6G 0V9