School Programs
With the theme “Kids helping Kids,” our school programs aim to foster hope, understanding, gratitude, and support and empower young people to make a difference. By providing unique leadership opportunities and enriching education content, our school programs encourages students to share their skills and talents and reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond.
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School Program
Kids Helping Kids!
Fostering hope, understanding, gratitude and empowering young people to make a difference.
Student Ambassador Program
Creating unique leadership opportunities to make a different in the lives of children and families impacted by brain tumours.
Post-Secondary
School Program
Uniting and empowering young adults to make a difference in the lives of children and families with a brain tumour diagnosis.
Why Bring Meagan's HUG to Your School?
Beyond the realm of medicine, MBF extends its reach into communities and schools, fostering a culture of kindness and unity. Their school program not only educates children about the value of community but also emphasizes the profound impact of a simple hug. In a world that often feels divided, MBF serves as a reminder of the power of connection and compassion. - Margot Denomme
To bring the spirit of MBF to your school, please fill out our contact form at the bottom of the page.
Grade School Program
"Hope is born again in the faces of children"​
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Maya Angelou
We support students and educators from kindergarten to Grade 12 through:
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Guided lessons and learning tools that align provincial curriculum for each age group
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Activities that promote social-emotional learning, physical and mental health and academic success
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School fundraising and brain tumor awareness campaigns
Student Ambassador Program
Join our student ambassador program to make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by brain tumours. By taking a leadership role within your school, you will work with the Meagan Bebenek Foundation to raise awareness and hope for paediatric brain tumour research.
In elementary school or high school?
You will need the support of a teacher and permission from your school principal to bring the HUG to your school. Once you have found an administrator to support you, please fill out our application!
Post-Secondary School Program
"To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart."​
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Eleanor Roosevelt
The Meagan Bebenek Foundation Post-Secondary program is focused on uniting and empowering young adults to make a difference in the lives of children and families with a brain tumour diagnosis. The program is a natural progression from our elementary and high school offerings, creating opportunities for students to continuously grow and develop their leadership, compassion and advocacy skills with the Meagan Bebenek Foundation. Each school community is a collective of unique students with bright ideas, and Meagan Bebenek Foundation is focused on supporting our partners with all initiatives.
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To learn more, download our Post-Secondary School Program Package.
Connect with our School Team
Interested in learning more about our school programs?
Fill out the form below.