News and Announcements

The Knight Group of Companies has made a matching gift of $450,000 to the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge Renewal Campaign.

  Shaw Chartrand lives his life by a simple motto; ‘you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.’ Shaw believes in it so much, it’s tattooed on his arm. This lust for life wasn’t always the case for the 43-year-old from Regina. It took a diagnosis of colorectal cancer when […]

Have a listen and a read about how cancer brought people together at the BHP Jansen Project site near Leroy, SK to hold a month-long fundraiser in support of breast cancer research in Saskatchewan.

February 4, 2021 is World Cancer Day. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) and its fundraising partner, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (Foundation) are dedicated to providing and supporting the very best in patient treatment, care, education and awareness to improve patient outcomes in our province..

In 2012 Regina’s Jordana Buchan thought she was through the worst of her health issues. She’d been diagnosed with MS in 2005, and by 2012 the disease was stable. In March of that year, the mother of two’s world was turned upside down. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer after finding a painful […]

Nora Yeates is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (CFS). Nora has spent the last 15 years advancing her skills and knowledge through her work at the Canadian Cancer Society, Hospitals of Regina Foundation and most recently, the University of Regina.

Find out why the C95 Radio Marathon should matter to all of us.

$68,800 is being donated to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s (Foundation), Regina Cancer Patient Lodge (Lodge) Renewal Campaign. The donation is thanks to Sherwood Co-op and the Co-op Refinery Complex’s Fuel Good Day.

For many motorcycle riders in Regina and the surrounding area, September is special. On the third Sunday, riders gather at Prairie Harley Davidson for the Annual Ride for Breast Cancer Screening. Together, they celebrate loved ones in remission or their cancer journey. They also remember those lost to this devastating disease.

Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer is an annual head shaving event that started in 1998 when Brayden Ottenbreit, a young boy from Yorkton, was diagnosed with cancer.

Cancer has affected Regina’s Troy Kocur in many ways. If there is one positive, it’s that his diagnosis has given him a new perspective on life.

The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Crystal Stark is thankful to have the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge in her life.

Thom Carnahan considers the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge (Lodge) an essential service. He’s used the Lodge almost every time he’s needed to come to Regina for appointments and treatment at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre (ABCC). The resident of Canora, north of Yorkton, is battling prostate cancer.

Shannon Martin of Saskatoon recently marked an anniversary no one wants to have. It’s been two years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Louise Bird has beaten breast cancer twice. That is no small feat. Her cancer journey has taught her many things. Most important is how much the little things matter when undergoing treatment.

As the Director of Development, Jakki Crowe comes to the Foundation from the RCMP Heritage Centre and 16 years with the Hospitals of Regina Foundation.  Jakki currently serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) south Saskatchewan, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP).

Be a part of the 17th Annual Ride for Breast Cancer Screening.  Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the new Prairie Harley Davidson location at 101 Carson Road in Emerald Park.

Dr. Stewart McMillan is a full-time family physician in Regina who has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. McMillan has served as President of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA), College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Medical Council of Canada. He’s been honoured with a Saskatchewan Health Care Award of Excellence (2005), and being named Saskatchewan Family Physician of the Year by the Canadian College of Family Physicians (2011).

Lana Zulak of Wynyard, Saskatchewan is living proof how a small act of kindness can make all the difference for someone during a dark time.