With their consent, complete the application form: EXPEDITIONS – Application

The individual can complete the application form themselves: EXPEDITIONS – Application

Toll-free number : 1 877 543-3048

Each expedition is supervised by a volunteer medical team:

• 1 physician

• 1 nurse

• 1 social worker or psychologist

• 2 therapeutic adventure facilitators

These professionals are present in the field with the group of young participants throughout the expedition.

On The Tip of The Toes Foundation has a crisis management plan in place for each expedition. This includes agreements with nearby hospitals in the event of an accident, as well as a direct cellphone number for each participant’s physician in case of unforeseen situations, among other measures.

The emergency plan is approved by the Medical Advisory Committee, the Expedition Committee, the Crisis Management Committee, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Please contact us if you require additional details: info@pointedespieds.com

Note: All applications received will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical and medical criteria

• Be between 14 and 39 years of age;

• Have received a diagnosis of neoplasia requiring ongoing or recent treatment (treatment completed less than 6 months ago);

• The presence of significant functional limitations is not a contraindication; cases will be considered individually;

• Not have behavioral issues that could compromise group cohesion or expedition safety;

• Not be receiving palliative care; must be undergoing curative treatment.

Expedition-specific physical criteria

• Be able to spend a full day outdoors (approximately 4 hours traveling on the water, followed by time at the campsite);

• Be able to sit for at least 2 hours in a watercraft;

• Be able to move their arms and contribute to moving the watercraft by paddling as part of a group;

• Be able to move independently over a distance of 100 m or around the campsite;

• Be able to sleep for 2 nights camping in a tent shared with other young people.

Note: Upon their physician’s recommendation, the participant may be required to undergo a complete blood count (CBC) one week prior to departure to ensure they are medically fit to take part in the expedition.

Note: All applications received will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical and medical criteria

• Be between 14 and 39 years of age;

• Have been in remission for less than 5 years (or more than 5 years if space is available and the illness has resulted in permanent physical or psychological effects);

• Have completed treatment and recovered from treatment-related toxicities, although targeted therapies are not excluded;

• Not present behavioral issues that could disrupt the group or compromise expedition safety;

• Not have serious back or joint problems;

• Functional limitations are not a contraindication.

Examples of expedition-specific physical criteria (may vary)

Winter expeditions

• Be able to walk with snowshoes for 4 to 8 hours while carrying a backpack of approximately 15 lb;

• Be comfortable traveling on ski-hoks over relatively flat terrain for 4 to 8 hours per day while carrying a backpack of approximately 15 lb;

• Not have Raynaud’s syndrome (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis);

• Be comfortable sleeping in a shared space with several people;

• Enjoy winter conditions, snow, and be able to tolerate cold temperatures.

Summer expeditions

• Details to come.

Brochure (4 pages, 8.5 × 11)

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One-pager on the Foundation’s impact

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At the bottom of each page of our upcoming expeditions

1. Are you familiar with the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation?

2. Could you tell me if there is a place in the hospital where adolescent or young adult cancer patients tend to spend time?

3. Is there a space—such as a table, library, bulletin board, or resource centre—where I could leave information about the Sur la pointe des pieds Foundation?

4. Do you know if there are other areas in the hospital where healthcare professionals who work with young people living with cancer—such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or psychologists—are based?

5. Would it be helpful for you to have a free resource to suggest to young people aged 14 to 39 who are affected by cancer?

   *If you have taken part in an expedition, feel free to share your experience and the impact it had on your life.

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