How We are Different
Our Purpose: To inspire our community to create more moments for Albertans facing cancer by giving to innovations in detection, treatment, research and care.
Our Purpose: To inspire our community to create more moments for Albertans facing cancer by giving to innovations in detection, treatment, research and care.
From the Lethbridge skyline to the canola fields in Barrhead – we stand alongside every Albertan who hears the words, “you have cancer.” Directly supporting the 17 Alberta Health Services cancer centres – including the Cross Cancer Institute and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre – we make a difference in the lives of patients in every community.
We stand alongside patients during every step of their cancer journey, no matter the type of cancer they are facing. By investing in groundbreaking research and programs, we power progress for all patients.
I truly believe, after my stage 4 cancer diagnosis, I would not be here in this positive physical and mental state today without the support from the Alberta Cancer Foundation and the expertise of my amazing health care team at Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
My wife Jan died in February 2012. Jan was a wonderful mom, grandma, wife and a good friend to all. She would be happy with what we’re doing. I’ve already received thank you letters from people who benefited from the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Patient Financial Assistance Program and it’s heartwarming.
My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer when she was 50 and she lived with it until she was 81. When people are faced with a diagnosis, they inevitably have a lot of questions. Being able to reach out to a patient navigator just brings people peace of mind and that makes me and my family feel good.