Cancer can be an uncertain journey full of twists and turns, but hope is what carries us through the darkest moments.
Over the past decade, the Alberta Cancer Foundation has undergone a significant transformation, evolving our mandate to better meet the needs of Alberta’s ever-changing cancer care system and its patients. Most of the scientific community agrees that we’re at a generational tipping point in how we detect and treat cancer — so while our mission has always been to provide hope and support to Albertans facing cancer, today, we’re more audacious and ambitious in our goals.
This sea-change over the last decade required us to shift how we talk about our collective impact and where we aspire to go — a bold, compassionate organization that shares a relentless passion with donors for investing in the absolute latest in cancer care and research.
Donor support of the More Hope Movement ensures that Albertans facing cancer have access to the support they need and the very latest treatment options, now and into the future. With your help, we will continue our momentum and make an even greater difference in the lives of those affected by cancer across the province. Advancements in cancer prevention, detection and treatment — fueled by donor support — are showing remarkable results, with more Albertans surviving and living longer with cancer than ever before. It’s an incredible thing to be a part of, and we’re so excited to take this next step into the future with you.
“When I was first diagnosed, Esmae was just 5 and August was 2. My biggest fear was that if I didn’t survive, they wouldn’t be old enough to remember me. That was almost four years ago. Against all odds, I’m still here, soaking up every moment with my family and grateful that I remain stable with no evidence of disease. This outcome wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of donors. You gave me — and continue to give me — hope,” says Lorne Miller, Albertan facing cancer.
