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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Brain cancer at 24 – Dana Kyle’s Story
Dana after a recent brain surgery At just 24-years-old, Dana Kyle is coping with a reality that goes further than the challenges …
Confronting Rectal Cancer at 26 – Joanne Kirkland’s Story
At the young age of 26, Joanne Kirkland started to notice worrying symptoms of blood in her stool. Brushing it off as nothing serious …
Scotiabank donates $100,000 to patients in need at BC Cancer – Prince George
VANCOUVER, B.C. - In advance of National Indigenous Peoples day on Sunday, June 21st, the BC Cancer Foundation proudly announces that Scotiabank has generously …
Communities rally in support of establishing first-ever Chair in Brachytherapy for the Interior
Kelowna, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation has kicked off a $3.5 million fundraising campaign to establish a first-ever Chair in Brachytherapy and launch …
BC Cancer Foundation Donors Raise Milestone $72.6 Million
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, the BC Cancer Foundation celebrates a historic fundraising year with an extraordinary $72.6 million raised, made possible by more than …
Victoria Patient Shares Her Cancer Journey During COVID-19
Christine (middle) pictured with family For Christine Greenhalgh, the COVID-19 pandemic is more than added stress and social distancing. The Victoria resident recently …
Nine-year-old painter sells stunning artwork for charity
Kate Morrissy pictured with art piece that sold for $1,000 in an online auction. Photo credit: CTV Vancouver Nine-year-old Kate Morrissy is …
FOUR B.C. CHARITIES UNITE TO COMBAT COVID-19
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Today, four major charities in British Columbia have joined forces to establish the B.C. COVID-19 Combat Collective to raise funds for …
Record-setting $650,000 raised for Workout to Conquer Cancer
Over 2,200 strong from B.C. and beyond came together to move every day in May raising a record-setting $650,000 for BC Cancer Foundation’s
Finding Hope and Healing after Losing Mother to Terminal Brain Cancer – The Wasstrom Family’s Story
Lois (middle), pictured holding her grandson, Colby, alongside her daughter, Kathryn, and two sons, Eric and Steve In March 2014, after a …