Thank you Sudbury: Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive raises $42,700

Lockerby Composite School’s Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive was a tremendous success. A total of $42,700 was raised for the Health Sciences North Foundation and pediatric cancer care in the north, in memory of Laura Cotesta.

Lockerby Composite School’s dedicated students and staff, supported by enthusiastic volunteers, hit the streets on October 30, 2025 with an infectious school spirit. Residents gave generously to a campaign that has become an annual tradition for the school and the community.

“On behalf of Lockerby Composite School, I extend a sincere thank you to all those who contributed to the success of this initiative once again this year,” says Principal Ryan Lafraniere. “We are extremely grateful to the residents of Sudbury who continue to support our Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive. We also appreciate the local businesses that provide donations.”

The Drive reached a milestone in 2022, having raised over one million dollars for pediatric cancer research and care programs. To honour this milestone, the pediatric chemotherapy waiting room displays a plaque acknowledging the generations of Lockerby students and staff who have made a difference in cancer care.

With this year’s donations, Lockerby Composite School has raised $1,156,700 for pediatric cancer care in the north.

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

Photo: Lockerby Composite School’s Kids Caring for Kids Cancer Drive was a tremendous success. This year, students and staff raised $42,700 for the Northern Cancer Foundation’s Pediatric Care Centre. Participating were, back row, from left, students Ava Petrone, Abigael Barney and Hannah Leclair; second row, from left, teacher Ella Kozman, students Connor Pearce, Clara Coulas, Ava Ouellet, Sidney Ferron, Chloe Zubert and teacher Mr. Andrew Ferri; and, front row, from left, Pina Cotesta, teacher Sarah Benton, students Leah McMahon, Ava Pagnutti, Fia Delabbio, Abby D’Aloisio, Caleb Castonguay, Principal Ryan Lafraniere and teacher Maddie Savage.