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OWN.CANCER campaign celebrates $4 million in contributions to cancer research in Alberta

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Local philanthropist’s generosity pushes-forward world-leading research at new Calgary Cancer Centre April 25, 2023 – Alberta – Earlier detection, better treatments and possible cures—people with cancer living longer, better lives. Thanks to the generosity of local philanthropist and businessman, Wayne Foo, researchers in Alberta are paving the way to these discoveries and more. Foo and … Read More


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Alberta Cancer Foundation Surpasses $30 Million Fundraising Goal In Support of Edmonton’s Beloved Cross Cancer Institute

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

We Cross Cancer campaign celebrates and acknowledges exceptional generosity of community, proving no one crosses cancer alone. We cross cancer, together. February 28, 2023 – Edmonton, AB – In April 2022, the Alberta Cancer Foundation launched its We Cross Cancer campaign to support the Cross Cancer Institute and the vital work researchers and medical professionals … Read More


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Alberta Cancer Foundation launches Giving Tuesday campaign to ‘create more moments,’ featuring 30-year-old patient Jordan Turko

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

All donations made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s campaign will be matched up to $25,000. November 25, 2022 – Alberta – The Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF) is honoured to announce their Giving Tuesday campaign featuring the powerful story of Jordan Turko—an otherwise healthy 30-year-old who recently received a diagnosis of stage four lung cancer. All … Read More


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