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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
Grocers Going Beyond Raises Over $105,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – The BC Cancer Foundation and local grocers across Vancouver Island have announced over $105,000 was raised through the Grocers Going …
Celebrating the North
Ten years ago, BC Cancer opened the Centre for the North in Prince George — bringing state-of-the-art, life-saving technology closer to home for residents …
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 …