Is the charity responsible for supporting the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary and 15 other cancer centres throughout the province.
Represents the interests of some 200,000 donors
Raises more than $20 million annually
Manages more than $79 million in research endowments
Invests 70 per cent of disbursements in research
Invests 15 per cent of disbursements in prevention and early diagnosis
Invests 15 per cent of disbursements in patient support
Holds fundraising and administrative costs to an average 15 per cent

Funded $14 million of $28 million of research grants awarded by the Alberta Cancer Research Institute last year
11 endowed research chairs established in whole or in part by the Alberta Cancer Foundation attracting international cancer experts to live and work in Alberta
Provided funding to launch 37 additional Alberta cancer research projects last year
Currently raising funds for two additional research chairs
Provided major equipment and infrastructure funding, such as the Howard Cancer Research Centre in Calgary
Funded Canada's first long-term epidemiology study following 30,000 healthy Alberta volunteers to learn more about who gets cancer and why

25,000 women will access mammography screening this year on mobile digital mammography units funded with $11 million raised by the Alberta Cancer Foundation through its Weekend to End Breast Cancer.
Thousands of Albertans and their family doctors will get reminder letters of the need to get screened for breast cancer, colorectal and cervical screening programs with support from the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

548 patients and families received much-needed financial assistance last year
10,000 patients and family members attended patient orientations at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre
1,062 patients and families participated in the Arts and Medicine program at the Cross Cancer Institute
Hundreds of Albertans attended public education conferences, such as Positvely Pink and Positively Purple
Hundreds of professionals sharpened clinical skills at Alberta Cancer Foundation-funded conferences

Direct gifts and bequests
More than 300 volunteer community fundraising events annually
Three annual major events—each with a fitness theme to promote health:
The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers, a 60K walk in Edmonton and Calgary
The Underwear Affair for Cancers below the waist, a 5K walk or 10K run in Edmonton and Calgary
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 200K + bike ride along the Rocky Mountains
The Cars and Cash Lottery held jointly with the Canadian Cancer Society.

In memory of a lost smile

About us