Statement regarding Breast Cancer Canada story
It has come to our attention that a media story this week regarding financial irregularities at a charity called Breast Cancer Canada has caused some confusion for our supporters and the Saskatchewan public. The full story can be read here: https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/this-canadian-cancer-charity-tells-the-public-it-spends-most-of-its-donations-on-charitable-works-financial-records-tell-a-different-story/ We wanted to let our donors, supporters, and members of the Saskatchewan public know […]
Alternative Ways to Donate During Postal Strike
A national strike by Canada Post employees has resulted in mail service disruptions across the country, which may affect the delivery of mailed year-end donations to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan. Here are alternative ways to continue supporting cancer patients in our province during this period: Online Donations You can make a secure donation online […]
PTI Transformers Donates $1 Million to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Breast Screening Campaign
Regina, SK – The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is proud to announce a generous $1 million donation from PTI Transformers to the Saskatchewan Breast Screening Campaign. This significant gift will fund the purchase of two new state-of-the-art digital mammography machines, one for each of the permanent screening sites in Regina and Saskatoon. These additional digital […]
$3.2M Campaign Launched to Expand Breast Cancer Screening Capacity Across Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK – The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (CFS) is launching a $3.2M fundraising campaign to help expand the capacity of breast cancer screening services across Saskatchewan. The launch of the campaign coincides with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign was initiated to help ensure that women aged 40 to 49 years of age, […]
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Stay Strong, Stay Informed: Prostate Health Matters for Men in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, September 9, 2024 — This September, the Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada’s Saskatchewan support network, together with the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, proudly join forces to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with the campaign “Stay Strong, Stay Informed: Prostate Health Matters for Men in […]
Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting
Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s 2024 Annual General Meeting July 10th at 4 p.m. Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan Office 4545 Parliament Ave., Regina, SK Main floor, Room 141 If you would like to attend in person or virtually, please rsvp to info@cancerfoundationsask.ca to receive further information.
Foundation Matters: February 2024
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 […]
Foundation Matters – November 2023 Edition
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 […]
New Equipment Donation Enables Critically Important First-in-World Saskatchewan-led Clinical Trial
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.
Vice President of Development
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 work of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, including cancer centres, patient lodges, screening programs, and research in our province. We are a small but […]
Major Donation Assures New Breast Cancer Screening Bus for Rural Saskatchewan
Thousands of women across Saskatchewan will soon have increased access to breast cancer screening services, thanks to a major donation from the Kinsmen Foundation.
Charity Charger Car Raffle & 50/50
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.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
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
Foundations Matters – May 2023 Edition
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 […]
Foundation Matters – February 2023 Edition
Last October, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan launched a provincial fundraising campaign to replace the Breast Screening Bus. Our goal is to raise $2 million so this life-saving service remains available for women in our province. After only 4 months, you have donated more than $927,000! Thank you! When we announced our plan to raise […]
Foundation Matters – November 2022 Edition
In case you missed it, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan has launched a provincial fundraising campaign to replace the Breast Screening Bus. After delivering more than 250,000 breast screening mammograms to women living in rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan, the Breast Screening Bus has come to the end of road. Our goal is […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – New Campaign Launched in Fight Against Breast Cancer
October 3, 2022 Saskatoon, SK – An estimated 760 Saskatchewan women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and 170 will die from the disease. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women and the second leading cause of their death. There is, however, a resource that can help to prevent severe […]
Foundation Matters – August 2022 Edition
In case you missed it, see how your support has had tremendous impact for cancer patients in Saskatchewan. Inside the report you will find stories from just a handful of people like you who are committed to enhancing cancer care right here at home. High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, which is highly-targeted internal radiation, is […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan will hold it’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 4pm.
Foundation Matters – May 2022 Edition
In September 2019, the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan kicked off our very first campaign! We needed to raise $3 Million to replace and upgrade the CT Simulators at both the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Over 2,600 patients in Saskatchewan rely on CT simulations during their treatment each year. We […]