25 Years of HUGs
For 25 years, Meagan’s HUG has brought our community together to create hope for children and families affected by paediatric brain tumours.
What began as one family’s vision has grown into a powerful community movement supporting life-changing research, raising awareness and helping drive progress in paediatric brain tumour care.
Watch the video below to experience Meagan’s HUG through the people who make it possible — our families, volunteers, supporters, researchers and community.
One HUG. Many stories. 25 years of impact.
Advancing Paediatric Brain Tumour Research
Paediatric brain tumours remain one of the most complex challenges in childhood cancer research.
That is why supporting research is at the heart of Meagan Bebenek Foundation's mission.
Through the generosity of our community, MBF has helped support research focused on understanding childhood brain tumours, improving treatments and outcomes, and ultimately creating brighter futures for children and families.
The HUG is more than an event. It is a movement powered by community and driven by hope.
Be Part of the Next Chapter
Twenty-five years is a milestone — but the work continues.
Every donation, every HUG participant, every volunteer and every person who shares our mission helps move paediatric brain tumour research forward.
Together, we can help turn today's research into tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meagan's Hug?
Meagan's HUG is Meagan Bebenek Foundation's signature event, held every year on Mother's Day Weekend in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All the proceeds from the event goes to paediatric brain tumour research. Specfically, the funds are allocated to the Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids.
Who is Meagan Bebenek Foundation?
Meagan Bebenek Foundation is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to advancing paediatric brain tumour research, raising awareness and supporting hope for children and families affected by brain tumours.
Why is paediatric brain tumour research important?
Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children and adolescent. Currently, only 7% of research is allocated to childhood cancer in Canada. Even less of that goes to childhood brain tumour research. Together, through events like the HUG, we can improve this disparity and outcomes for afflicted children and families.