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The American Bladder Cancer Society's function is to raise awareness ofbladder cancer among the general public and the medical community, toadvocate through all means available the advance of research into acure, treatment, early diagnosis and quality of life issues ofsurvivors, to support bladder cancer survivors by providing communityas well as by encouraging the concept of informed medical consumerism.

Our mission is to relentlessly confront lung cancer on every front, every day for everyone. Founded by patients and survivors, we are dedicated to increasing survival for those at risk, diagnosed and living with lung cancer.

All of the funds raised by the Foundation, through donations and events, remain in this community to be used to fulfill the Foundation's goals of enhancing the care and treatment of cancer patients in Windsor & Essex County, and supporting locally based cancer research.

Our mission is to continuously pioneer cutting-edge breast cancer education, support and research that speak fearlessly to the unique needs of young (or youngish) women. We do this by: •Putting young women’s issues on the breast cancer agenda in a bold, upbeat way •Motivating young women to focus on breast health through risk reduction and early detection •Finding and forging new platforms to reach young people and creating high-impact, fear-free messaging •Filling gaps in support for young women with breast cancer •Funding timely research programs that foster young talent and reflect the unique issues associated with breast cancer in young women •Inspiring new generations of breast cancer supporters through dynamic special events and fundraising initiatives •Partnering with like-minded organizations to bring more awareness and resources to the cause

Wellspring is open to all cancer patients, their families and care givers, all of whom are known as members. Wellspring is welcoming and comfortable in nature, external to hospitals or treatment centres, and is devoid of any “institutional” feeling. Volunteers and group leaders providing programs at Wellspring deliver only cancer support services and not medical treatment or medical therapies, nor services for patients with diseases other than cancer. Wellspring receives no government funding and offers all programs and services at no charge to our members and without referral.

Established in 1998, The Eye Cancer Foundation is an educational and supportive resource for eye cancer patients, their families, and physicians. Our mission is two-fold: one part focused on multi-center research of new diagnostic treatments for eye cancer research, the other focused on providing much needed, world-wide patient support services. Our mission is to create a world-class resource for patients and their families diagnosed with ocular tumors, radiation macular degeneration, and related ophthalmic conditions. We want to help you, your children and families around the world. ECF Specific Goals: 1) Find cures for patients with ocular tumors and related eye diseases. 2) Provide eye cancer specialists for unserved and underserved countries. 3) Coordinate international cooperative evaluations of new methods of diagnosis and treatment. 4) Support family and patient support programs to ease emotional stress and real-life adjustment issues related to eye cancer. 5) Promote transparency related to doctors and patient outcomes. 6) Promote quality assurance and education for eye cancer specialiatly centers. 7) Empower patients to find the resources to improve their lives.

At HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre we help people deal with the emotional pain that rises up during the cancer journey. We offer a variety of programs (such as yoga, self-help classes, tai chi, and workshops, as well as support groups and relaxation therapies) to help cancer patients, and those supporting them, draw on their own courage and inner strength to meet the physical and emotional challenges that they will face. Most important, we offer emotional support. Our trained volunteers meet with people living with cancer in a warm and inviting atmosphere. We are not a medical facility, a referral is not needed and all of our programs are offered free of charge. HopeSpring is a community-based organization that relies entirely on donations for daily operations and programs.

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are not alone. We would like to help you. We offer: Telephone contact so that we may be able to help with your first confrontation with diagnosis and treatment questions. We do NOT provide medical advice. Mentoring sessions for newly diagnosed patients where discussion takes place with other prostate cancer survivors. Information kits are distributed. Monthly meetings where you can obtain information, attend presentations on prostate cancer topics, and meet with other prostate cancer patients/survivors. Matching of patients so that you can share, hear first hand experiences, and form your own personal support group. A monthly newsletter that describes the Association's activities, events, and reports on interesting medical news.

From the website: "We fund world-class scientists and their pioneering research into prostate cancer, working towards new breakthrough treatments."

Breast Cancer Action Montreal (BCAM) is a non-profit activist/advocacy group directed by women who have been sensitized to the trauma of breast cancer (affecting themselves or someone close to them) and who are committed — long-term — to erasing the disease. The focus of breast cancer research must move beyond its current emphasis on treatment to also embrace a serious search for the causes of the disease and its prevention. BCAM promotes and supports the adoption of the Precautionary Principle as a guideline for action. The Precautionary Principle is a safety-first premise that states that, when there are reasonable scientific grounds for believing a process or product may not be safe, even when cause-and-effect relationships are not fully understood, preventive action must be taken.

DBCC's mission is to empower our community by raising awareness of breast health issues through outreach, education and support services, in order to facilitate early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Charlotte County Cancer Society Inc. (Registered Charity - 82833 3096 RR0001) P. O. Box 292, St. Stephen, N. B. E3L 2X2 How often have we heard the expression "Charity begins at Home"? Our Charlotte County Cancer Society was founded in 1958 yet, even after all these years, we continue to be confused with the NB Division, Canadian Cancer Society Back then, it was felt that monies collected in our County should be used for the benefit of those around us, who found themselves in need through cancer. The late Boyd Merrill of St. Andrews was our original president: under his guidance of a dedicated group of volunteers, the society flourished: it has assisted thousands over these intervening years to help cover costs of drugs, dressings, transportation, etc. Current Board consists of President, Blaine Holmes, Waweig; Vice President, Marilyn Hawkins, L'Etang; Secretary, Kathy Arseneau, St. Stephen; Treasurer, Winnifred Young; 2nd Vice President, Richard Smtih, St. Andrews.