Canadian Cancer Society
169 William Street K8A1N7 Pembroke, ON, Canada

"Cancer doesn’t care if we are in a pandemic. It marches on. So many Canadians are affected by cancer every day and we can’t forget that it’s why we must keep... funding critical research." Dr Alexander Wyatt, a Canadian Cancer Society-funded researcher. Now, more than ever, we need your support. On #GivingTuesday, a global day for giving back, join us in driving innovation forward, dreaming bigger and creating a future where no Canadian fears cancer.

What a perfect way to spend Thursday evening! If the snow didn't get you in the holiday spirit I am sure this will!

Pat is turning a creative passion into a fundraiser by creating painted tiles and pendants with all funds raised to support cancer research and discoveries, and provide support services to cancer patients while making possible other life-altering services. Click on the link and read all about it and how you can purchase your own piece of art. https://stittsvillecentral.ca/stittsville-artist-battled-c/

Event Opportunity! Beautiful, challenging and cathartic. Registering for Spin For Life means you are joining a network of participants, researchers, fundraisers..., scientists and more, that are choosing life in the face of cancer! On November 21, 2020, Spin for Life will simulate a collective journey around the world in eight consecutive hours! You will travel around the world, making your way through the most amazing and beautiful countries imaginable, while hearing cancer stories, stats, and geographical music, all while spinning. Participants who wish to join are asked to raise a minimum of $250 and a $15 dollar registration fee per person. The great part about this fundraiser is that 100% of the dollars raised go back to cancer research and programs. For more information or to register please visit www.spinforlife.ca! No one can do it alone. We are in this together, we are in this for life. Together, we will prove that LIFE is bigger than cancer. #spin #spinclass #indoorcycling #cyclelife #spinvibes #canadacycle #spinforlife #cancerawareness #CanadianCancerSociety #SpinCanada #Spinners #Canada #ExploreTheWorld #Inspiration #SpinInstructor

This month participating dealerships, auto groups and services centres will be joining together in raising funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research through our Drive Pink campaign. We have over 115 locations participating nationwide who are proud supporters of this campaign. Please visit https://bit.ly/3lQF9O8 to find a participating location near you. #BreastCancerAwareness #DrivePink

We've come to the moment we've all been waiting for! It is with great pride and excitement that we can announce that in Ottawa-Gatineau we've raised a grand tot...al of $352,697 thanks to 1,117 participants! Nationally, the CIBC Run for the Cure has raised $8,500,000! We would like to take a moment to thank all of our participants, donors, volunteers, and committee members. Without you, none of this would be possible! Thank you for participating in the 2020 Ottawa-Gatineau Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure - until next year!

Join the Canadian Cancer Society on Saturday, June 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM ET! Relay participants across Canada will come together to Relay At Home, our re-imagi...ned virtual Relay event that you can enjoy from the comforts of home. With interactive activities and time to celebrate survivors and remember those we’ve lost, Relay At Home will show Canadians that no one in our communities must face cancer alone. Visit our website to sign up if you haven't already, and see our full schedule and entertainment line up: https://bit.ly/37jfVlc See more

The Little Black Dress Committee spent Saturday September 19, 2020 a little differently than originally planned. We traded our little black dresses for face mas...ks, and the Canadian Golf and Country Club for the upstairs dining room at the Grand Hotel. Although we couldn’t spend the evening with the 320+ women that normally attend the annual event, we were thankful to have the opportunity to sit down and reminisce about previous years events. Getting together for dinner on September 19, 2020 was about more than just reminiscing about previous years; we were celebrating our accomplishments including being nominated for a special award from the Canadian Cancer Society. The Little Black Dress Committee was awarded the Regional Fundraising Impact Award. These awards are the highest honour than an individual or group of volunteers can receive. It recognizes the remarkable generosity and commitment of volunteers that go above and beyond to advance the Canadian Cancer Society’s mission. We are thrilled to have received such prestigious recognition for our hard work and dedication to planning this annual event. Each member of the committee was presented with a package from the Canadian Cancer Society which included a certificate, a thank you card and a letter of appreciation. We are so thankful for each and every one of the businesses and individuals who have supported the event through donations of products and services and to the businesses and individuals who have attended the event. We cannot wait until we can all celebrate again together. Until then, please stay healthy, safe, and please continue to support our amazing local businesses. The Little Black Dress Committee

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we have united to support young Canadians with cancer. We are Canada’s largest national charitable funder of childhood cancer research, and we won’t let a global pandemic stop us.

This weekend would have been our annual Fighting Back: Wrestling with Cancer event. However, due to the ongoing restrictions, and respect to the safety of our ...fans, staff, talent, and community, the show is obviously not possible. Things will be a little different this year, but thanks to newLEGACYinc, Evil Uno, and IWTV / Smart Mark Video, we will be doing our best to celebrate what would have been our 10th Annual event! First up, this Saturday, August 15th, 2020, head over to twitch.tv/NewLegacyInc for their annual fundraising stream! Tune in and enjoy a sure to be entertaining time, with all our friends at New Legacy. Plus, Evil Uno has told us that he may have some friends dropping by to help celebrate the the occasion. Then on August 29th, our partners at iwtv.live will host an all day marathon of Fighting Back: Wrestling with Cancer events, celebrating nearly a decade of action! Tune in and watch some of favourites from previous years! We will be announcing a fundraising component to this marathon in the coming days. But rest assured, tune in and you’ll be supporting the cause by doing that alone! More details here: http://c4wrestling.com//fightingback10-fundraising-events-

A big thank you to the organizers and supporters of Kayaking for Cancer. Although this year looked a bit different, your passion was brighter than ever! #CommunityIsBiggerThanCancer

At every meal, make it a goal to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables not only is it good for you, but it can also help reduce your risk of cancer. Try adding variety to meals by preparing your favourite foods in different ways. Beat the heat this summer with this refreshing twist on a Greek salad that’s full of healthy fruits and veggies like watermelon, kale and cucumbers.

Last month Canadians joined us on June 19 by going #PlaidForDad and raising money for the future of prostate cancer research. We’d like to thank everyone who we...nt plaid, shared their photos and showed that together we can be a force-for-life in the face of prostate cancer. If you’d like to learn more about Plaid for Dad and how your workplace can join us next year visit https://bit.ly/2ZIb9LZ See more

Cancer can be difficult to understand, and coping can be stressful which is why we’re dedicated to providing accurate, helpful information to Canadians across... the country. Our information specialists are available by phone, email and live chat to answer questions about more than 100 types of cancer, as well as give you information about prevention, treatment and side effects, coping with cancer, emotional support services and more. When you call our national, toll-free Cancer Information Helpline, you can speak to us in English or French and more than 150 languages through an interpreter service. If you or someone you love is affected by cancer, we’re here to provide the information you need. Call 1-888-939-3333 or visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/2B2DenQ

Scrap that Crap has partnered with the Canadian Cancer Society and is offering a tax receipt in your name for your unwanted vehicle! Check out their website for more info: https://www.cars4cancerottawa.com/contact.html

In 2019 the Canadian Cancer Society’s running team came second in recruiting the most runners! Let's do it again! Invite your friends and family to join the Tamarack Ottawa Virtual Race and choose us as your charity #CommunityIsBiggerThanCancer To register, follow the link below: https://raceroster.com//tamarack-ottawa-virtual-race-weeke ... ........ En 2019, l’équipe de la Société canadienne du cancer s’est classée au deuxième rang dans le recrutement de coureurs! Recommençons cette année! Invitez vos amis et votre famille à participer à la course virtuelle Tamarack d’Ottawa et choisissez-nous comme organisme de bienfaisance #LaCommunautéEstPlusGrandeQueLeCancer. Pour vous inscrire, veuillez suivre le lien ci-dessous : https://raceroster.com//tamarack-ottawa-virtual-race-weeke

A big thank you to @bitHeads who have been supporting CCS by hosting workplace virtual fundraisers from March through June! They have raised over $878 and counting! Cancer doesn't stop during a pandemic, and neither does your support.

With COVID-19 continuing to affect our world, physical distancing is the reality for the foreseeable future. We’re committed to ensuring that this year’s CIBC R...un for the Cure will be safe, fun and memorable which is why we’re excited to announce that we have reimaged the Run as a virtual experience! On October 4, join us for an event that will include all the best things about Run Day connecting with your teammates, an inspirational opening ceremony and a high-energy warm-up as well as new features like the ability to create and customize your own avatar, fundraise to unlock rewards, and track your steps through our refreshed app or the Run website. We’ll organize the fun online and you’ll have the option to bring together a small group of family and friends to run or walk as part of your at-home celebration. We can’t wait to have you join us for our first ever virtual Run sign up today!

Happy Pride Month! At the Canadian Cancer Society, we’re committed to providing information and support to all Canadians. We want everyone to feel empow...ered to take control of their health, which is why we’ve put together information to help answer questions about cancer screening and early detection. Learn more about screening in LGBTQ communities and why it’s important to get screened regularly: https://bit.ly/3fSGOiS See more

On June 19 the Friday before Father's Day join Me and the Canadian Cancer Society by going #PlaidforDad and raising funds for vital prostate cancer research.... Together, we can build a world where no one fears prostate cancer. One in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Take a picture wearing plaid and post it with #PlaidforDad and Janssen will donate $5 to fight! You’re Canadian. You’re probably already wearing plaid! See more

We are grateful to sponsors like Lloyd's for continuing to support #RelayForLife. Thank you for your dedication to Canadians touched by cancer. We look forward to relaying at home with our supporters across the country this Saturday.

We are committed to change now, and in the future. Systemic racism impacts the people we serve, the research we fund, and the experiences of employees, volun...teers and supporters of the Canadian Cancer Society. There are deep disparities in cancer risk, cancer care and in cancer research, with life and death consequences that cannot be ignored. We acknowledge the experiences of the Black community and we know that positive change requires listening, learning and meaningful action. We have a responsibility to question our approaches and have created a plan for our first steps. This is an important journey that we are committed to not only in this moment of global uprising, but in the future too. You can learn more about what we’re doing, and we welcome your comments on how we can continue to better demonstrate our support for all Canadians and the voices of Black, Indigenous and people of colour: https://bit.ly/3hgqeLz Together, we stand with the Black community. #BlackLivesMatter

WICC Ontario Chapter has been a proud partner of #RelayForLife for 12 years and with the help of their incredible partners in the insurance industry, have raised more than $4.1 million for Canadians touched by cancer. Here's how the WICC committee will #Relayathome this year. Join WICC and others across the country on June 13th!

This year, while we can’t unite in person for Relay For Life, we’re excited to bring Canadians across the country together for our first ever online fundraising... event, Relay At Home! Check out our tips to help you and your family prepare and see all the exciting details of what's to come on June 13 like the event day schedule, list of talented Canadian entertainers and more!

Meet Vanessa, Ottawa's Community Champion for Relay at Home. She is a writer, cancer survivor and a CCS supporter. Learn more about her story at https://www.thevpoet.art/

Did you know that smoking tobacco increases the risk of damage to your lungs and weakens your immune system? This is especially important now because it means t...hose who smoke may be at higher risk of more serious outcomes of COVID-19. Now is a good time to quit reduce your risk of cancer and viral infections, like COVID-19. We’re here to help with proven methods, like: Quitlines that you can reach at 1-866-366-3667 like our Smokers’ Helpline Downloadable self-help guides An online community to support you every step of your quit journey See all the ways we can support you or your loved ones on the journey to quit smoking: https://bit.ly/2AsRfKY