Media Releases

Alberta Cancer Foundation launches $30 million fundraising campaign for Cross Cancer Institute

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Alberta Cancer Foundation launches $30 million fundraising campaign for Cross Cancer Institute April 20, 2022 – Edmonton – The Alberta Cancer Foundation kicked off We Cross Cancer, a $30 million fundraising campaign for the Cross Cancer Institute today, announcing more than $16 million already raised for the cancer hospital. The Cross Cancer Institute was built … Read More

Monday, January 24, 2022

Local philanthropists, Philip and Harriet Libin, make $3 million donation to the Alberta Cancer Foundation to help Albertans OWN.CANCER once and for all. January 21, 2022 – ALBERTA – When the Alberta Cancer Foundation asked, “Who will help us OWN.CANCER?”, local philanthropists, Philip and Harriet Libin responded by making a transformational gift of $3 million … Read More

When a voicemail changes everything, the Alberta Cancer Foundation offers three words in return, “We can help.”

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

When a voicemail changes everything, the Alberta Cancer Foundation offers three words in return, “We can help.” November 16, 2021 – ALBERTA – The Alberta Cancer Foundation is honoured to announce details of their Giving Tuesday campaign featuring the story of the beloved Albertan, Julie Rohr. For Julie Rohr, a voicemail changed everything. Stage four … Read More

Partnering to ‘OWN.CANCER’

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

UCalgary, Alberta Cancer Foundation and Alberta Health Services announce $250-million fundraising campaign – OWN.CANCER. Calgary, AB – Construction on Canada’s largest, most ambitious and comprehensive stand-alone cancer centre is well underway. This is a once in a generation opportunity to transform treatment, research and patient care for this deadly disease. A new fundraising campaign launched … Read More

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Pedaling for Progress Alberta Cancer Foundation announces new flagship cycling event benefiting Albertans facing cancer April 8, 2021 – The Alberta Cancer Foundation is excited to announce details for a brand new flagship cycling event, taking place August 28, 2021. The Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer will be the most “Alberta” cycling challenge this province … Read More

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Alberta Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce Christy Holtby will be joining the organization as VP Philanthropy. Christy comes to the Foundation with exceptional experience in healthcare philanthropy. Most recently, she was at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, as managing director, investments and partnerships. Previous to that role, Christy pursued her passion for healthcare … Read More

Cancer support services to be provided across southern Alberta

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Calgary and southern Alberta, Oct. 21, 2020 Everyday 58 Albertans hear the words ‘you have cancer.’ One in two people will hear these words in their lifetime. Wellspring Calgary’s vision is to ensure no one has to face cancer alone, and thanks to support from Alberta Cancer Foundation donors, the charity … Read More

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

With more Albertans surviving cancer, partnership focuses on survivorship research Alberta Cancer Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Institutes of Health Research partner to help Albertans facing cancer Alberta, September 15, 2020 – With more people surviving cancer, the need for research in the area of survivorship and quality of life increases. Alberta Cancer Foundation … Read More