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With donor support we promote health by funding the research of qualified donees into the cause, prevention, and treatment of brain health and neurodegenerative disorders. Donor interest matched to research projects is the heart of our charity. Keeping costs to a minimum enables our ability to direct more dollars to research.

Established in 2003, the Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada works to deliver simple acts of care and kindness to individuals and families experiencing cancer. Our programs focus on patient services and direct care to families affected by a child or parent’s cancer. We help to meet the physical, emotional and financial needs of those affected by cancer. All of our funding goes to assist patients directly.

VHL is a genetic form of cancer. VHL patients battle a series of tumors throughout their lives. The VHL gene is involved in many other forms of cancer. Curing VHL is one step closer to curing cancer! For more information: http://www.vhl.org/wordpress/patients-caregivers/basic-facts-about-vhl/

Moving into our 14th year of operation, The Prostate Centre is here to help men and their families through the decision-making and healing phases of prostate cancer. From prevention and screening, to treatment and recovery, we provide support every step of the way. Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer in men: one in seven Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. In 2013, 811 men on Vancouver Island were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 109 died from it. To support this demographic of men, our current programs include: - Full library of books, DVDs, magazines and informational pamphlets on prostate cancer. - Nurse Counseling Program: providing clear, comprehensive, unbiased medical information. - Prostate Support Association: monthly support group meeting, providing peer to peer support for men who are living with prostate cancer.

The Save Your Skin Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit foundation. Through events and other initiatives, the Foundation focuses on: raising funds for education and awareness, providing emotional and financial support to those dealing with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, and on supporting and advocating for ongoing research and treatment of skin cancer – especially melanoma. The Save Your Skin Foundation is a member of the Coalition Priorité Cancer au Québec, Alliance des patients pour la santé, Better Pharmacare Coalition, Canadian Cancer Network, and Skin Patient Allliance. For further information, visit saveyourskin.ca.