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Workout to Conquer Cancer 2026 Mylestone Award: Colleen Franks and Surj Sandher of Conquistadors of Cancer
Surj Sandher and Colleen Franks, recipients of the Workout to Conquer Cancer 2026 Mylestone Award.
‘When the going gets …
Workout to Conquer Cancer Raises $1.4 Million in Milestone 10th Year
BC Cancer Foundation’s Workout to Conquer Cancer has marked its 10-year anniversary with a milestone $1.4 million raised by over 2,100 participants across nearly …
Drugging the Undruggable: Scientists Achieve Million-fold Leap in Targeting Elusive Cancer Proteins
A new study led by Dr. Marianne D. Sadar, distinguished scientist at BC Cancer and professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the UBC …
Leading with Impact: BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO Sarah Roth on the Evolving Role of Cancer Philanthropy in B.C.
After a decade at the helm, Sarah Roth has helped transform how cancer research and …
Is There a Link Between Sugar and Cancer?
All cells in the body, including cancer cells, use sugar or glucose for energy. But sugar does not directly cause cancer or make cancer …
Expanding Clinical Cancer Trials Across B.C.
In the past, participating in a clinical trial often meant travelling — or temporarily relocating — to a major urban cancer centre. Thanks to donor support, BC Cancer is expanding …
Dr. Carlos Uribe: Combining Empathy With PET/CT Innovation
Dr. Carlos Uribe is the molecular imaging and therapy physics lead at BC Cancer and part of the team that helped bring a …
Richard Hewitt: Turning Loss into a Legacy of Hope
Legacy donor Richard Hewitt with his legal advisor Sara Pedlow.
“Prior to Lee’s illness, I didn’t even have a will,” admits …
Allison Berry: A Decade of Moving for Workout to Conquer Cancer
“Oh, heck no. I could never do it every day.”
This was Allison Berry’s immediate reaction when she first heard about Workout …