BC Cancer Foundation

Congratulations! For 31 days, you moved with purpose and power. 🩵💪

Together, this year's Workout to Conquer Cancer community turned everyday effort into extraordinary impact, raising $1.4 million for the BC Cancer Foundation.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our participants, teams and generous sponsors — Match Partner: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., Motivation Partners: RGF Integrated Wealth Management and KPMG Canada, Movement Partners: Orchid Medical Clinic and Merck , Official Partners: Olympic Industries ULC and Treloar Physiotherapy Clinic.

2026 participants can download their Certificate of Participation from their fundraising page. And stay tuned for our upcoming survey (you could win a $200 gift card)!

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to drive progress. Fundraising pages remain open until July 31: https://workouttoconquercancer.ca/find

Sun safety is cancer prevention. And prevention saves lives.

Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Simple habits like wearing sunscreen, seeking shade and protecting your skin can make a meaningful difference over time.

Here are 5 simple sun safety tips that can help reduce cancer risk — for you and your family.

🌞https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/5-sun-safety-tips-for-reducing-your-skin-cancer-risk/

A new chapter for cancer care and research has begun at BC Cancer – Kelowna, and the impact will be felt across the Interior.

Construction has officially begun on the new Marshall Eliuk Systemic Therapy Cancer Suite at BC Cancer — a space designed to care for more patients, more comfortably, closer to home.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors across the Interior and beyond, this new suite will increase treatment capacity by about 40% and expand access to early-phase clinical trials, bringing new and emerging treatments directly to patients in the Interior.

This is what community-powered philanthropy makes possible — more care, closer to the people who need it.

This project is a true community effort, made possible by more than 115 donors BC Cancer Foundation donors, including a transformational gift from Marshall and Judi Eliuk.

Read more about how donor support is transforming cancer care in the Interior: https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/construction-eliuk-systemic-therapy-kelowna/

We hear it all the time: “Does sugar cause cancer?”

The truth is more complicated than you might expect — and it’s not what most people think.

Before you cut out your favourite foods or rethink your diet, take a minute to get the full picture.

You might be surprised by what actually matters most: https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/is-there-a-link-between-sugar-and-cancer/

We’re so grateful to be welcomed into your neighbourhood.

You may see BC Cancer Foundation canvassers at local kiosks or visiting homes, sharing how monthly giving helps support cancer research and care right here in our communities.

It’s conversations like these that bring people together and make meaningful progress possible for patients and families across B.C.

Here's what to expect if you see us in your community:

For safety, all canvassers wear ID badges and teal vests.
They only promote monthly giving and do not accept cash donations.
Once registered, donors receive immediate email confirmation.
Payment information and privacy are fully protected by encrypted software.

All funds raised stay in our province to help those who need it most.

Learn more here: https://bccancerfoundation.com/neighbourhood-canvassing/

Something transformative is coming to Vancouver Island. The new BC Cancer Nanaimo Centre, opening in 2028, will bring world-class cancer care right to the heart of this community.

And today, you can make twice the difference. Thanks to the generosity of the Auxiliary Society for Comox Valley Healthcare, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000.

Your support will help equip the centre with advanced technology and ease the burden for families across central and north Vancouver Island.

Double your impact. Change lives close to home. https://bccancerfoundation.com/comox-match

For years, Richard Hewitt supported cancer research — but it took a personal loss to shift how he thought about donating.

After learning more about legacy giving, Richard made the decision to include BC Cancer Foundation in his will — ensuring that future breakthroughs in cancer care can continue while honouring the people who meant the most to him.

Through the fund he created in his partner Lee’s name, his ongoing support and legacy gift, Richard is helping turn loss into lasting impact and hope for others facing cancer.

Read the full story behind Richard’s lasting legacy: https://bccancerfoundation.com/news-and-media/blog/richard-hewitt-turning-loss-into-a-legacy-of-hope/

A daughter’s love is turning into life-changing impact.

After losing her dad, Lawrence, to a rare cancer called paraganglioma, Alexia Greco is bringing her community together for “Lawrence’s Drive for a Cure” — a golf tournament and fundraiser supporting BC Cancer Foundation.

Rare cancers like this are often overlooked and underfunded. But thanks to donor support, researchers like Dr. Brandon Bernard are making real progress, improving how these cancers are found, tracked and treated.

Every dollar raised helps move this work forward and gives families more answers, more options and more hope.

Read Alexia's story and support Lawrence’s Drive for a Cure: https://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/site/TR?px=3032991&pg=personal&fr_id=2800

This is what community looks like in action.

From the energy of the Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon and TC10K to the spirit of the BCPA - Boney Invitational Piping Competition, our community continues to show up in incredible ways.

These events, and the people behind them, are helping fund cancer research, care, and life-saving projects across B.C.

Every step, every cheer, every dollar raised makes a real difference for patients and families.

However you show up, there’s a place for you — see what’s coming up: https://bccancerfoundation.com/events/upcoming-events/