Flag Raising Ceremony – Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Muskoka Lakes, August 27, 2025 – Tomorrow, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be hosting a flag-raising ceremony in partnership with Candlelighters Simcoe to recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, observed every September.
We welcome members of the community to be part of this special gathering as we come together to honour the courage and resilience of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Connect with Candlelighters Simcoe and discover the services and support they provide for families in Simcoe County and surrounding areas.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office
(1 Bailey Street, Port Carling – flag raising off of Joseph Street)
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About Candlelighters Simcoe
Founded in 1990, Candlelighters Simcoe is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families across Simcoe County and surrounding areas. Inspired by founder Barbara Johnson’s personal experience navigating her son’s cancer journey, the organization works to bridge gaps in care by providing essential programs, services, and resources.
With childhood cancer remaining one of the leading disease-related causes of death among children in Ontario, Candlelighters Simcoe strives to lessen the emotional, social, and financial burdens families face, offering support and connection when it’s needed most.
For more information and ways to get involved, visit: https://www.candlelighterssimcoe.ca/
For media inquires, please contact:
Mia Palantzas
Communications Advisor, Township of Muskoka Lakes
(705) 765-3156 x360
communications@muskokalakes.ca
Contact Us
Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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