Why We Need You
Why We Need You


One in two Albertans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.


Albertans Helping Albertans
One in two Albertans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Sadly, one in four will not survive. We need to do more and, with your help, we can.
As the fundraising partner for every cancer centre across the province, the Alberta Cancer Foundation makes life better for Albertans facing cancer by supporting world-class research and patient care, right here in our own backyard. But, we can’t do it alone. It takes a village. One that includes the generosity of donors who support innovation in cancer detection, treatment and care by making gifts in support of one of the following areas: