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Thank you Sudbury: Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive raises $51,600

November 2, 2026

Students and staff at Lockerby Composite School raised $51,600 in this year’s Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive in memory of Laura Cotesta.

The annual student-led fundraising campaign supports the HSN Foundation for pediatric oncology care at Health Sciences North.

“On behalf of Lockerby Composite School, I extend a sincere thank you to all residents, businesses and organizations who contributed to the success of this year’s initiative,” said Principal Ryan Lafraniere. “When students and staff canvassed the community on October 29th, they were greeted with a warm welcome and an enthusiastic response. We are truly grateful.”

Participating were, back row, from left, Pina Cotesta, and teacher leads Carla Sirkka, Ashley Remington and Hayley Hockley; third row, from left, Connor Pearce, Leah McMahon, Helia Dabiri Satri, Clara Coulas, and John Bertrim; second row, from left, Guntas Jhand, Dakshatha Lanka, Gwynne Edwards, Gwendalyn Harper, and Silken McConnell; and first row, from left, Sidney Ferron, Abby D'Aloisio, Ava Ouellet and Calab Castonguay.
This year, students and staff raised $51,600 for the Northern Cancer Foundation's Pediatric Care Centre. Participating were, back row, from left, Pina Cotesta, and teacher leads Carla Sirkka, Ashley Remington and Hayley Hockley; third row, from left, Connor Pearce, Leah McMahon, Helia Dabiri Satri, Clara Coulas, and John Bertrim; second row, from left, Guntas Jhand, Dakshatha Lanka, Gwynne Edwards, Gwendalyn Harper, and Silken McConnell; and first row, from left, Sidney Ferron, Abby D'Aloisio, Ava Ouellet and Calab Castonguay.

“What an incredible year for Lockerby’s Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive! Year after year, these students show up with the same passion, dedication, and determination to make a difference for pediatric oncology patients at Health Sciences North,” said Chelsea Parent, Community Engagement Specialist, HSN Foundation. “It’s truly inspiring to see young people come together with such generosity and compassion, knowing their efforts are helping children and families in our community receive the care they need, close to home.”

She added: “We are so proud of the entire Lockerby team and our generous community and we are incredibly grateful for their continued commitment to making a meaningful impact. They are a shining example of what it means to be kids caring for kids.”

Since its inception in 1995, the Cancer Drive has raised more than $1.1 million to improve cancer care for children and youth in Northern Ontario.

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Media Contact:

Ryan Lafraniere, Principal, Lockerby Composite School,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-522-1750

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