As a cancer survivor, cancer is never very far away. But there is more to life than cancer, and on National Cancer Survivor's Day, TELETOON is airing two public service announcements, PSAs, created by Gilda's Club's Noogieland members. While each of the seven children, aged 8 through 12, know cancer, Gilda's Club invited them to join an animation workshop to focus on concerns all kids have, and to help them see beyond their cancer experience. Scheduled to air on National Cancer Survivor's Day, the two PSAs deal with peer pressure and bullying and active living.

The wisdom of Gilda's Club, the National Film Board Mediatheque, and Toronto-based digital animation producer 9 Story Entertainment in taking these children out of the often singular focus cancer can cause, and having them reconnect to the every day issues relevant to them and their peers is profound and healing.

TELETOON is Canada's first and only round the clock animation network broadcasting in English and French. "Since the inception of the animation workshops, TELETOON has partnered with arts organizations, with elementary schools, and with kids clubs to promote the idea that all kids, no matter what their background, have an opinion regarding the issues that affect them," says Len Cochrane, TELETOON President. "We are proud and thankful that Gilda's Club, the NFB Mediatheque and 9 Story supported the founding principle of this community-based initiative, and assisted kids with the tools to better express their ideas and opinions."

Yes. We take our experiences with us but we do not need to become our experiences. Life goes on -- as it should.