Alberta has moved from having one of the lowest cancer survival rates in Canada to one of the highest — progress built over decades that wouldn’t happen without the Alberta Cancer Foundation’s community of dedicated donors.
Here are five ways that donor support powers cancer progress, right here in our province.
WE BREAK DOWN BARRIERS
We support Albertans facing cancer no matter where they live, the type of cancer they are facing or where they are in their journey. The Cancer Patient Navigation Program and the Patient Financial Assistance Program help reduce barriers to care and connect Albertans facing cancer with the resources they need.
WE BUILD POWERFUL COMMUNITIES
From grassroots community organizers to our health system partners, we’ve rallied millions of Albertans together under a shared goal: creating more hope, more moments and more time for Albertans facing cancer.
WE SPARK BREAKTHROUGHS
True excellence in cancer care comes through a dedicated, concerted effort to find a better way. Donor support funds every cancer clinical trial in Alberta, turning promising discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care. Together, we reach beyond what the public system alone can provide.
WE ACCELERATE INNOVATION
We don’t wait for the world to bring new treatments or cutting-edge technology to us. By investing in cancer care and research, Albertans have helped build one of the country’s most advanced cancer systems. Innovations including immunotherapy, theranostics and the Precision Analytics program are accelerating Alberta to the forefront of cancer care and research.
WE LEVERAGE THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE
Unlike national charities, the Alberta Cancer Foundation is the only health foundation fully invested in Alberta’s cancer care and research community. Donor generosity powers treatments, cancer clinical trials and discoveries that are built around our population and our needs. And as the fundraising partner for every cancer centre across the province, we help ensure Albertans have access to world-class care close to home.
