Cancer Assistance Program
555 Concession St L8V 1A8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

We remain committed to providing free and practical support while keeping your health and safety a top priority. Due to #COVID19 restrictions, our office is temporarily closed. Please note the service updates listed below. Thank you for your ongoing support.

The most recent episode of the #CancerAssistShow is about the cost of #cancercare, looking at the out-of-pocket expenses for individual #cancer patients. In it, Dr. Bill Evans sits down with Dr. Christopher Longo. Listen at: https://cancerassist.ca/cancer-assist-show/

What a great way to end the month with a fantastic remote staff retreat session! Thank you to Sean Hubbard from Declare It Leadership Development (https://www.declareit.ca/). We're looking forward to our next session!

Today we say, see you later! to our friend Jordyn, who has been an incredible help to CAP! Jordyn is off to her next grand adventure and we will miss her thoughtful and kind spirit. We are proud of you Jordyn! #travelsabroad #volunteer #volunteering #goodluck #cancer #helpwhenyoureallyneedit

#MentalHealth is health! According to CAMH, by age 40, 1 in 2 Canadians will have had a mental illnessyet mental health remains on an unequal footing with physical health. A cancer diagnosis can bring with it isolation, anxiety, and depression. You're not alone. #BellLetsTalk

Our team got the chance to watch a screener of Our Friend, a tearjerker that debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Toronto Star says, "as much as it’s a movie about cancer, it is even more about friendship, kindness and love." https://www.thestar.com//vivid-dakota-johnson-brings-humou

COVID-19 SERVICE UPDATE: Beginning on Tuesday, September 8th, our office will be open from 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday. We ask that you call or email to book an appointment to help us limit the number of people in our workspace. See details below. Your ongoing support continues to be appreciated!

Thank you to our friends at Zarky's Fine Foods for donating $1 from every Zarky’s signature entree sold from November 4-10. Thank you also to everyone who bought a meal in support of the Cancer Assistance Program.

Treat yourself! We still have a few of these beautiful limited edition, custom necklaces designed by glamjulz. They are $25 each and a portion of proceeds support CAP's free services for cancer patients and families in the #HamOnt community. Two styles available!... Email [email protected] to get yours! See more

There's a new episode of the #CancerAssistShow! Tune in as Dr. Bill Evans talks about the role of #OccupationalTherapy in #cancer care with his guest Sarah Shallwani. A graduate of McMaster University, Sarah is an occupational therapist at CBI Home Health. Listen at https://cancerassist.ca/cancer-assist-show/ or Apple, Google, or Spotify podcasts

Did you win a silent auction item or purchase a mystery envelope at the #CAPGala2020? You can pick up your prizes Monday-Friday between 10:00 am 2:00 pm at our office (555 Concession Street, Hamilton). Mystery envelope purchasers can choose your envelopes on a first-come, first-served basis to reveal your prizes (gift cards, baskets, and tangibles).

We are still reeling from last week's #CAPGala2020! We are thrilled to share that over $100K net was raised, surpassing our expectations, and providing help when it is needed most to so many cancer patients and families in our community. Missed the gala? Don't worry! You can watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0voFNniqfw... It's also not too late to make a donation to support the Cancer Assistance Program. Visit: https://capgala2020.ggo.bid/

Thank you Collyer Benson Capital for joining the #CAPGala2020 as a Community Ambassador Sponsor. We, and the many people we serve, are grateful for your support.

Last night's gala would not have been possible without the support of our dedicated sponsors. Thank you to Benemar Homes for joining us as a Community Ambassador Sponsor. #CAPGala2020