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Press & Events

Explore Sisi’s media features, public appearances, and special events. From interviews and community spotlights to charity events and speaking opportunities, this page highlights the many ways she shares her story and creativity.

Press & Media

Sisi’s press appearances highlight the many ways her story and creative work have connected with the public. Through interviews, media features, and community coverage, she has shared her experiences as an author, artist, performer, and speaker in a way that is both personal and inspiring.

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Sick Kids 2030 TV Commercial

March 3, 2025

In March 2025, Sick Kids Hospital asked Sisi to take part in their "Sick Kids 2030" commercial to raise awareness of their new 5 years strategy. 

 

SickKids 2030 is a vision for Precision Child Health, shifting from one-size-fits-all medicine to care tailored to each child’s unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. It focuses on using data, collaboration, and ethical AI to drive discovery and innovation. The initiative also emphasizes making SickKids a place where people can thrive, learn, and lead the future of pediatric care.

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Canadian girl writes book about battling cancer with help from CHOP

Jun 20, 2023

She Warrior is the name of the book written by a very brave and grateful young lady who lives in Canada but she has special memories of her time here in Philly Stephanie Stahl reports.

Grade 5 student writes book on her cancer journey to help others

June 13, 2023

Toronto girl writes book about cancer experience

June 6, 2023

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Child's book shares cancer story

September 12, 2023

11 Year old Siena Kleiner-Fisman has written and illustrated a book to share her cancer journey with other children. Videographer Audra Brown with how her hope is to inspire resilience in both kids and adults.

Public Speaking & Events

Sisi’s public speaking, advocacy, and event engagements reflect her desire to use her voice to encourage, uplift, and raise awareness. Through school and community appearances, charity events, and speaking opportunities, she shares her story with honesty, creativity, and resilience while helping bring attention to causes that matter deeply to her and her family.

Chai Lifeline: Harmony & Hope

April 9, 2024

In April 2024, Chai Lifeline invited Sisi to speak and perform a piece on the piano at their Hope & Harmony event where she was the opening performance for world-famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. 

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Chai Lifeline Canada is a nonprofit organization that supports children, parents, and families facing life-threatening or lifelong illness. It provides a wide range of services designed to foster resilience and hope, including case management, therapeutic programs, tutoring, medically supervised camps, meals, hospital visits, and social activities for the whole family. The organization’s work is grounded in empathy, respect, and community, helping families feel supported not only medically, but emotionally and practically as well.

Terry Fox Run

2023

Sisi was asked to speak at her school's Terry Fox Run, where she shared her personal journey through cancer, highlighting the challenges she faced and the strength she found within herself and how events like the annual Terry Fox Run have made a significant impact on raising awareness and funds for cancer research.

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The Terry Fox Foundation carries forward Terry Fox’s vision of a world without cancer by raising funds for innovative cancer research. Through events like the Terry Fox Run and ongoing community support, it helps fund bold, collaborative research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for people facing cancer. The foundation continues to honour Terry’s legacy by turning determination, hope, and public generosity into lasting impact.

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