News and Announcements

The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is looking for two summer students to fill the positions of Community Engagement Coordinators. OVERVIEW Founded in 2019, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (Foundation) is the charitable arm of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (Agency).  The Foundation raises funds that stay in Saskatchewan to support the care and treatment of cancer […]

First-in-World Saskatchewan-led Clinical Trial  Saskatchewan has launched a first-ever clinical trial, focused on substantially improving the quality of life for ovarian cancer patients. The trial has been made possible with a Next Generation Sequencer, a new piece of equipment purchased in honour of Donald E Kramer, founder of Kramer Tractor, through a very significant generational […]

SaskTel’s Culture of Philanthropy

A Legacy Gift to the HDR Brachytherapy Campaign

Fueling Cancer Care, One Litre at a Time

  In case you missed our amazing news… We are incredibly humbled by the generosity of the Kinsmen Foundation and Kinsmen TeleMiracle donors from all across Saskatchewan! Their donation of $1 million completes our fundraising campaign to replace the 20-year old Breast Screening Bus and all the equipment and fixtures! We celebrate what’s possible for […]

The trial has been made possible with a Next Generation Sequencer, a new piece of equipment purchased in honor of Donald E Kramer, founder of Kramer Tractor, through a very significant generational donation by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Thousands of women across Saskatchewan will soon have increased access to breast cancer screening services, thanks to a major donation from the Kinsmen Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Charity Charger Car Raffle and 50/50! All proceeds from this raffle will stay in Saskatchewan to support cancer care, right here at home.

Leon Friesen is the founder of Westridge Construction Ltd, a Saskatchewan general contracting firm. He is also president of Westridge Homes Ltd. and Westridge Developments Ltd. Prior to joining the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan board. Leon has given of his time to many other organizations including: the Saskatchewan Construction Association Board of Directors (President, 2002), Regina Construction Association Board, (President, 1995) and many others including the Gold Medal Plates fundraising committee.

Keri Ziegler is an accredited CPA/CA who owns her own consulting firm focused on accounting and business advising. Prior to that she was a Partner, Assurance Services with MNP LLP. Her volunteer work includes being the Finance Committee Chair for the 2013 Grey Cup and a board member of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce (2008-2013).

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).

John Scarfe is the President and CEO of Points Athabasca Contracting LP, an aboriginal-owned civil earthworks and industrial contracting company. Prior to his 11 years at Points Athabasca, John spent 20 years in the mining industry with Cameco, the world’s largest provider of uranium. His volunteer work includes the Wanuskewin Thundering Ahead Campaign, a $40 million renewal plan for the heritage park.

Nora Yeates has been involved in the nonprofit and charitable sector for the past 25 years.  As Administrator for the Town of Craik followed by a Director position with the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association, Nora then stepped into the charitable sector beginning with the Canadian Cancer Society.  From there Nora has worked with the Hospitals […]

Mryglod Steel & Metals presents the 2nd annual Cure for Cancer Charity Golf Classic. Join us on Friday, July 5, 2024 at White Bear Lake Golf Course to raise money in support of the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge! The Lodge is a home-away-from-home for cancer patients who have to leave their community for cancer treatment […]

Arie knows the burden of cancer and has always been an avid supporter of the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.

Saskatchewan has launched a world-first clinical trial that aims to substantially improve quality of life for ovarian cancer patients. By combining multiple test methods together, patients will gain access to more accurate, personalized genomic information, allowing them to make informed choices about their own care. The trial is made possible by a donor-funded NextSeq 550 […]

Our Saskatchewan Roughriders are more than a professional football team. They are ambassadors for our community and our province. For over a decade, the Cameco Riders Touchdown for Dreams program, a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Cameco, has granted more than 70 Dreams for women facing a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. “It’s just so humbling […]

Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 4:00pm Virtual option will be available. To receive the link to attend virtually, please contact info@cancerfoundationsask.ca

   During these past few years of continued change and uncertainty, your gifts to the Greatest Needs Fund have ensured that wherever the cancer journey leads Saskatchewan patients, your gift is there to give hope. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but we do know that your gift to the Greatest Needs Fund will […]