THE CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION - BC/YUKON REGION
The BC/Yukon Region is one of four regional offices of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to working towards a future without breast cancer. The Foundation collaboratively funds, supports and advocates for:
- Relevant and innovative breast cancer research
- Meaningful education and awareness programs
- Early diagnosis and effective treatment
- A positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer
Our vision is a future without breast cancer.
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WHAT'S NEW
July 18, 2010: Paint Canada Pink Week raises awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. How will YOU paint Canada pink?
June 30, 2010: CBCF Awards $52,000 to 23 Dragon Boat Breast Cancer Survivor Teams Across the Province!
June 11, 2010: Spring/Summer Newsletter is available for viewing! Click here to read the latest updates.
May 21, 2010: Wild Lilies Gala ready to celebrate Emily Carr painting Announced.
April 7, 2010: Community Grant Recipients and Fellowship Award Winners Announced.
March 11, 2010: Wild Lilies Gala event kick-off at Emily Carr House in Victoria, BC.
March 8, 2010: Emily Carr's Wild Lilies painting to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
February 12, 2010: BC Cancer Agency, Abbotsford Centre, launches first-ever CBCF-funded Breast Cancer Patient Navigator Program.
January 13, 2010: Ethno-Cultural Community Participation in Health report has been published and is available online.
January 12, 2010: Joint announcement on behalf of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
October 12, 2009: A CBCF-funded researcher is recruiting women for a new study on physical activity in cancer prevention.
October 7, 2009: Exciting research breakthrough!
October 4, 2009: British Columbia raises $3.2 million in the 2009 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure!
October 2009: Canada Safeway goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.