A Child’s Voice Foundation

Contact: 888-837-3354
Population served: Financially disadvantaged children in Canada who are facing an illness or disability
Mission:

To support and enhance the physical and emotional well-being of disadvantaged children by providing products and services not otherwise provided by levels of government, insurance or other organizations. Children are usually referred to the organization by a health or social care professional.

Programs include Angel Hair for Kids and Kids Life-Line. Types of help include, but are not limited to, the following examples:

• Medical equipment (durable)
• Limited in-home nursing care or therapy
• Required short term therapies
• Ground transportation
• Parking permits for hospital visits
• Medication not covered by government or insurance
• Dental procedures not covered by government or insurance
• Specialized or needed furniture and equipment
• Wigs/Hats

BC Cancer Agency

Contact: 800-663-3333
Population served: Residents of British Columbia and the Yukon who have been diagnosed with cancer and are referred by a physician
Mission:

To cover the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation; to reduce the incidence of cancer, to reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer, and to improve the quality of life of people living with cancer

• Operates five regional cancer centres, providing assessment and diagnostic services, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and supportive care
• Communities Oncology Network - a collaborative partnership with 19 community-based cancer centres, six community-based cancer services, and 10 consultative clinics across the province, in conjunction with the BC Cancer Agency’s five regional cancer centres. Supports appropriate delivery of patient care and support in 27 other community hospitals
• Pediatric Oncology Network enhances the community care of children and families by bringing multidisciplinary teams together to diagnose, manage, and follow-up pediatric patients with malignancies and blood disorders.
• Family Practice Oncology Network assists the BC Cancer Agency in its mandate to improve cancer control in the province, by providing support and connections to family physicians
• Surgical Oncology Network brings together surgeons from across BC, along with other healthcare professionals, to improve the quality of surgical oncology care
• Hereditary Cancer Program provides information, genetic counseling, and in some cases, genetic testing for individuals and families with a strong history of cancer. The HCP team includes genetic counsellors, physicians, other health care providers and researchers with expertise in cancer and medical genetics

Canadian Blood Services

Contact: 877-262-9191
Population served: All Canadians in need of blood or blood products, including stem cells
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

To manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians; is a not-for-profit, charitable organization.

• Collects approximately 850,000 units of blood annually and processes it into the components and products that are administered to thousands of patients each year
• Manages the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network whose mission is to secure, in an expeditious way, donors for Canadian bone marrow transplant patients and for patients abroad
• Screens every donor and tests each unit of blood or blood product collected for a variety of transmissible diseases. Ensures that Canadian transfusion medicine research and development remains at the cutting edge.
• Committed to blood safety, effective screening and testing processes.

Canadian Cancer Action Network

Contact: website only
Mission:

Since 2001, CCAN has served as an umbrella organization dedicating to connecting member organizations from across Canada to work underway in cancer control. Today, CCAN represents the views and interests of diverse member organizations working together in support of the innovative “CCAN Collaborative Model of Engagement,” an approach that serves as a virtual bridge to connect organizations across Canada to one another ensuring work underway in cancer control moves forward in unison. Through partnerships and resource sharing, CCAN works collaboratively with stakeholders in order to maintain momentum, avoid duplication and advance shared areas of interest to patients, caregivers and their families.

CCAN is an organization that believes in the value of collaboration. With continued funding in 2014-2016 from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, and working under one umbrella, the Canadian patient community is measurably influencing change and accelerating action, contributing to an improved health-care system for all Canadians. WE:

• Embed a patient/caregiver perspective to work underway
• Lead informed dialogue (creative solutions leading to action)
• Support acceleration of the national cancer control strategy
• Connect member organizations to cancer control initiatives
• Promote knowledge transfer

Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Contact: (416) 915-9222 x 5739
Population served: Federal research funding programs/agencies, provincial research agencies, provincial cancer care agencies, cancer charities, and other voluntary associations.
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

We are an alliance of organizations that collectively fund most of the cancer research conducted in Canada – research that will lead to better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer and improve survivor outcomes. Our members include federal research funding programs/agencies, provincial research agencies, provincial cancer care agencies, cancer charities, and other voluntary associations. 

We are motivated by the belief that, through effective collaboration, Canadian cancer research funding organizations can maximize their collective impact on cancer control and accelerate discovery for the ultimate benefit of Canadians affected by cancer.

Canadian Cancer Registry

Population served: This information is used to assist and support health planners and decision-makers at all levels of government to: identify risk factors for cancer; plan, monitor and evaluate a broad range of cancer control programs (e.g., screening); and, conduct research in health services and economics.
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

Canadian Cancer Registry is a collaboration between the 13 Canadian PTCRs and the Health Statistics Division of Statistics Canada, where the data are maintained. Ultimate authority and responsibility for the completeness and the quality of the data reside with the provinces and territories. The data that comes into the CCR describes both the individual with the cancer, and the characteristics of the cancer.

Canadian Cancer Society

Contact: 866-786-3934
Population served: Cancer patients and caregivers in Canada
Other language(s) : French, Spanish, Chinese, Punjabi. They also have fact sheets available in Cree, Hindi, Italian, Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Tagalog, Ukrainian and Urdu.
Mission:

The eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer in Canada; is a national community-based organization of volunteers. Programs vary by location although cancer information and support services are available Canada-wide.

• Provides information about cancer and its treatment
• Limited, short-term assistance towards cancer-related transportation, at times through a volunteer driver program
• Limited, short-term assistance for accommodation expenses, and/or accommodation at a Canadian Cancer Society lodge
• In some provinces/territories, partnerships may be able to assist with access to symptom management drugs
• CancerConnection connects people living with cancer and caregivers with trained volunteers who offer encouragement and share ideas for coping – all from their unique perspective as someone who’s been there
• The online community, CancerConnection.ca, helps people who have cancer, cancer survivors and caregivers share their experiences and build supportive relationships
• Community Services Locator is a searchable database of over 4,000 cancer-related services and resources Canada-wide.

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Contact: website only
Population served: Patients, survivors, government
Mission:

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an independent organization funded by the federal government to accelerate action on cancer control for all Canadians. The Partnership works with cancer experts, charitable organizations, governments, cancer agencies, national health organizations, patients, survivors and others to implement Canada’s cancer control strategy.

Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada

Contact: 866-753-0303
Population served: Children and adults in Canada diagnosed with cancer
Mission:

To assist children and adults who are facing the hardships of a cancer diagnosis; to improve mental, social and emotional well-being while helping to minimize the concerns that cancer can cause.

• Camp Scholarship Program allows children in remission to reconnect with friends and activities by providing funding for a camp of their choice (sports, music, art, science, horseback riding, water skiing or other activities)
• Helping Hands Fund provides emergency bridge payments directly to utility companies and landlords, ensuring that each child has a warm, safe place to call home while recovering from cancer.

Cancer Support Community (CSC)

Contact: 888-793-9355
Population served: People affected by cancer in the U.S.
Other language(s) : Spanish
Mission:

To provide support, education and hope to people affected by cancer; to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

• Offers support through a network of more than 50 local affiliates and 100 satellite locations
• The Living Room - an online support community where you can connect with others 24/7
• Cancer Discussion Boards are an online resource available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and cover a variety of topics. Receive advice, support and offer tips to other people going through similar cancer experiences.
• Personal Webpage - create a private, personal webpage to help keep family and friends involved and informed. Blog, post photos or videos, and share your calendar with the people who are close to you; they can send comments and offer support or respond to your request for help as well.
• Group Loop – an online community designed to address the needs of teens (13-19) touched by cancer to connect to find support, education and hope while dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
• Frankly Speaking About Cancer – Offers workshops, publications and digital content
• Cancer Transition – an evidence-based programs for cancer survivors who have completed their treatment (in partnership with LIVESTRONG)
• Open to Options – helps patients identify important questions about treatment options based upon personal needs.

CellCAN

Contact: info@cellcan.com
Population served: Canadian patients and healthcare practitioners
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

Our mission: mobilize stakeholders and knowledge across Canada to significantly advance regenerative medicine and cell therapy research and clinical development. 

CellCAN is a network that was created in April 2014 by Canadian researchers who work in regenerative medicine and cellular therapy.

Childhood Cancer Canada Foundation

Contact: 800-489-9812
Population served: Children with cancer and their families in Canada
Mission:

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by funding research and providing support and resources.

• Provides Family Support Kit with information and support for families of newly diagnosed children
• Provides post-secondary scholarships to childhood cancer survivors
• Offers a benevolent fund to assist with funeral expenses
• Provides support groups for parents and survivors
• Offers National Teen Network which allows diagnosed teens to get in touch with teen survivors who have experienced a similar type of cancer - parents can also speak to a teen or the teen's parents
• Offers national newsletters, eNews and Teleconference services

CML Society of Canada

Contact: 866-931-5165
Population served: Anyone seeking information or support for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Mission:

To help reduce suffering and to improve the care and quality of life of CML patients; to provide support, education and information on CML, current and emerging treatments, and research initiatives, for people living with CML and their families.

• Helps patients access medical, mental health and wellness professionals
• Organizes quarterly meetings for information sharing
• Disseminates the latest information through the website, newsletters and periodic targeted emails
• Organizes seminars to share information from medical conferences

Hope Air

Contact: 877-346-4673
Population served: Financially-disadvantaged Canadians of all ages, with a wide variety of illnesses and health issues
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

To arrange free flights for Canadians who are in financial need and must travel to healthcare.

Lymphoma Canada

Contact: 905-822-5135 or 866-659-5556
Population served: Patients, caregivers and those concerned with lymphoma in Canada
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

To empower lymphoma patients, and the lymphoma community, through education, support and research.

• Provides education and support for individuals with lymphoma and their support network
• Funds medical research to find a cure for lymphatic cancer
• Advocates for the best treatment and care for lymphoma patients
• Promotes further research and new treatments in lymphoma and rapid access to new developments.

Make-A-Wish Canada

Contact: 888-822-9474
Population served: Children with life-threatening medical conditions in Canada between the ages of 3 and 18 years
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

To grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

• Grants magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast
• Referrals can come from family, friends, medical personnel, teachers or social workers
• Immediate family may be included in the wish experience
• The child’s doctor will be contacted for authorization that the child meets the medical criteria for a wish
• The child cannot have received a prior wish from any wish-granting organization.

Myeloma Canada

Contact: 888-798-5771
Population served: People with myeloma and their caregivers in Canada
Other language(s) : French
Mission:

To provide education and support, raise awareness of myeloma and help to drive efforts toward improving access to clinical trials and new treatments

• Provides educational resources
• Offers support services to patients, families and caregivers
• Collaborates with regional and international patient groups, leading myeloma experts, hospitals, industry, research institutions, other cancer organizations and governments
• Offers national conferences, regional InfoSessions, scientific meetings
• Advocates to facilitate patient access to treatments
• Offers support groups for patients, caregivers/family including peer matching.

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

Contact: 416-961-1928
Population served: All cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, health professionals in Canada. Locations in Ontario and Alberta.
Other language(s) : Translation services available by phone
Mission:

Wellspring provides a wide range of cancer support programs and services, at no charge, to meet the emotional, social, psychological and informational needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them.

• Provides information about helpful government programs as well as programs that assist in preparing people for returning to work
• Provides support through groups, short-term counseling and peer volunteers.