Our Story

In 2009 the Erica's Wish run began. Erica was in the midst of treatment and the race was a means to bring awareness of childhood cancer. With the funds raised from the event, the Erica's Wish Blanket Program began in 2010 at SickKids Hospital as a way to comfort children diagnosed with cancer. Upon admission to Oncology, children receive the Erica's Wish blanket. The blankets supplied are a source of comfort for children to hang onto during their tests, trials and treatments. A token of hope. 

The Erica's Wish Blanket Program was named after a lovely girl named Erica who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at the age of 12. Erica was a fabulous 12 year old and a provincial gymnast with goals of the Olympics. One fateful day her femur broke during practice and Osteosarcoma was discovered. After several rounds of chemotherapy, a leg amputation and multiple trials; Erica's cancer went into remission. Erica's Wish was her dream to comfort children with cancer and to raise awareness of this horrible disease.