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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day: Vancouver’s Hager Family Donates Record $5 Million to Pancreatic Cancer Research
This gift is the largest donation to pancreatic cancer research in British Columbia’s history Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer …
Live-Saving Innovation Meets Data Security
TD Bank Group (TD) is donating $150,000 to the BC Cancer Cascadia Project, a program that is bringing the very latest in Artificial Intelligence …
For the Love of Humanity
When Robert McLean is asked why philanthropy is important to him, he reflects back. Way back. Back to Ancient Greece. The word philanthropy comes …
Moon-Sun Transformation Mask: A Gift to Inspire Impact
An original Moon-Sun Transformation Mask, created by Kwakwaka’Wakw First Nations Master Carver, Jimmy Joseph, now proudly watches over the first floor boardroom of the …
Creating Space for Mental Health in Cancer Care
Almost half of cancer patients experience significant emotional distress, and 20% meet criteria for PTSD. To create a safe, neutral space, and more room …
Beyond Grateful — From Patient to Donor
Three years have passed since Bonnie Quam was first diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Now cancer-free, she’s determined to use her experience to help others. Inspired …
Rare Cancer Becomes a Ray of Hope Through a Gift in a Will
Inspired by the care he received at BC Cancer — and the life-long teachings of his parents who taught him to always seek out …
Soliciting Change in Indigenous Care
As principals of the Indigenous law group at Victoria’s Miller Titerle + Company, Merle Alexander and Tamara Napoleon have long empowered First Nations people …
The BC Cancer Foundation and BC Cancer Research Institute Announce the 2022 Rising Star Recipients!
Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural BC Cancer Rising Stars Awards! The Rising Stars program was established to celebrate Dr. Connie Eaves’ Gairdner Wightman …
The Future of Cancer Care in B.C. is in our Hands — and We Need to Act Now
Already the world’s biggest health crisis, cancer rates are expected to rise by 35% in B.C. over the next decade. But advances in research …