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“I Hope to Make it to 100”: A Legacy Fuelled by Gratitude
Ron and Noella Roy have shared over 60 years together — thanks in part to advances in cancer care.
“I …
Fortifying a Foundation in Cancer Care for Future Generations
You can’t drive far in downtown Vancouver without passing a monument to Jim Mutrie. His 40-year professional legacy as a structural engineer lives on …
Honouring Brenda: A Legacy to Bring Cancer Care Closer to Home
“I said if they ever announce a BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo, I’ll donate $50,000,” Kim recalls. Now, with BC Cancer – Nanaimo set …
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: Donor-Driven Innovation in PET/CT and Radiation Therapy
Half of all cancer patients in B.C. require radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy
From the rudimentary use of unprocessed radium to the …
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: From Dough to DNA — Making Space for Cancer Research in B.C.
The old McGavin’s Bakery building in Vancouver was the first home to cancer research in B.C.
Cancer research in B.C. …
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: A Legacy of Innovation in Lung, Breast and Cervical Cancer
From pioneering screening programs to world practice-changing discoveries, BC Cancer Foundation donor support has revolutionized care in three common cancers.
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: Valerie Heyman’s Story
When Valerie Heyman discovered she carried a gene mutation that increased her risk of cancer she didn’t feel devastated — she felt empowered.
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: Transforming Cancer Care from 1935-2025
From a few individuals determined to do something about B.C.’s low cancer survival rates in the 1930s to the more than 80,000 people from …
Spring into Wellness: 5 Activities to Boost your Mental Health
Spring is the perfect time to focus on your mental well-being, especially as we celebrate Mental Health Week (May 5-11). Whether you’re looking to …
90 Years of Discovery and Hope in B.C.: Four Families Give Back Across Generations
Long-time donors to the BC Cancer Foundation are driven by a deep commitment to give in ways that are meaningful to themselves and their …