The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is dedicated to increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern Ontario. We unite those who want to be active in the fight for cancer survivorship, drawing on their expertise and resources to fund the gaps between what can be done and what is being done to reduce suffering and death due to cancer in Eastern Ontario. We support cancer care and research to prevent, detect, diagnose and cure cancer.
The Cancer Foundation is the only charitable organization dedicated exclusively to cancer in this region, and the most significant philanthropic contributor to cancer care and research in our community and will drive survivorship in our community by focusing on the following high impact priorities:
Shorter Wait Times
When someone we care about is diagnosed with cancer, we want quick access to the best possible treatments. We shouldn’t have to worry about wait times. Fortunately, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation has pledged $12 million to the expansion of the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, and the new Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. We are also exploring a new partnership with the Montfort Hospital as they prepare to expand their cancer services. Better and larger facilities will mean shorter wait times
Close to Home Access to Care
We believe our community should not have to travel to Toronto or New York for top-quality cancer care. We believe in our regional cancer program, a program that has encouraged the development of cancer services, where possible, in smaller local hospitals such as Renfrew, Winchester, Hawkesbury and 12 partner hospitals across the region. By helping fund these services in community hospitals, not only are we increasing the efficiency of the overall system and limiting bottlenecks, but also ensuring patients get treated in their own community, surrounded by family and friends.
Access to New Therapies
The Cancer Foundation is committed to funding clinical trials in several areas of cancer research and treatment. Clinical trials are one of the fastest and safest ways to find better treatments and bring researchers closer to finding a cure for cancer. New treatments, new approaches to surgery or radiation, new combinations of treatments and new methods of gene therapy are constantly being studied at the Cancer Centre in Ottawa.
Ottawa is one of the leading centres in the world for cancer research in several targeted cancer therapies, including oncolytic virus therapy. Translational research takes discoveries made in the laboratory and shapes them into potential new treatments or diagnostic tests that, in time, could help patients. It applies the knowledge gained by doing basic research and bridges the gap between scientists and patients. It also involves investigating why treatments already used in patients stop working, or why a treatment produces unwanted side effects. This type of research can directly improve treatment and patient outcomes.
Improved Quality of Life
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is working to change the way people think about cancer--because cancer can be survived. The Cancer Foundation is committed to providing a beacon of hope for all those touched by cancer with the new Cancer Survivors Park and soon-to-be-built Cancer Survivorship Centre. Finally, we are working with a network of hospitals and medical programs to support palliative care programs in the community because although survival rates are increasing, unfortunately, some people are still losing their battle with cancer.
Past Events
Date of Event: August 21st, 2012
Arboretum, Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario,
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The Xerox 10K Run is one of the longest running races in the city unique in that it is an evening run and the route takes you through the picturesque Arboretum in the Experimental Farm.
Date of Event: June 17th, 2012
Carleton University, Anniversary Park, Ottawa, Ontario,
Funds raised in the 2012 Ultimate Run support Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial with the Oncolytic Virus, Robotic Surgery Technology and Cancer Coaching Programs at the Maplesoft Centre.
Date of Event: October 30th, 2011
Maplesoft Centre, 1500 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3Y9
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On October 30, poles will be hitting the pavement for Canada's FIRST Scotiabank-TELUS Nordic Walk for Cancer Survivorship in support of the new Cancer Survivorship Centre.
Date of Event: October 2nd, 2011
318 Aquaview Drive, Ottawa, Ontario,
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To raise money for children's cancer research to help Ontario kids beat cancer! 100% of ALL proceeds will be going to CHEO's oncology department.
Date of Event: February 26th, 2011
Coco Jarry's, 314 Raglan St. South, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1R5
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The Cougars Conquering Cancer are hosting a Mardi Gras party at Coco Jarry's Restaurant
Date of Event: November 6th, 2010
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G9
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Sizzle with Dance Gala Saturday November 6th 2010 in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Date of Event: October 14th, 2010
4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1X 1A3
Join us for dinner and exciting horseracing and casino entertainment while raising funds for the Weekend to End Women's Cancers!!
Date of Event: September 26th, 2010
301 Preston St., Ottawa, Ontario,
La Vendemmia's, The Grape Stomp is an exciting 3-step team relay race designed in partnership with The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and the Preston Street BIA to raise funds for lung cancer research within our community.
Date of Event: September 11th, 2010
1135 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 2K4
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The hottest race (10k run or 5k walk) will hit Ottawa on September 11th, 2010 to raise awareness and funds for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and fight cancers below the waist: The first ever Underwear Affair!
Date of Event: August 17th, 2010
The Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario,
A well known community tradition returns for it's 29th season on Tuesday August 17, 2010. Sign up today Xerox's 10K evening run benefitting the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Date of Event: May 16th, 2010
Louis Riel Dome, Ottawa, Ontario,
Kicking Cancer's Butt - Charity Coed Soccer Tournament. In aid of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Date of Event: May 15th, 2010
292 Elgin St., Ottawa, Ontario,
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Come out for an afternoon of laughs @ YUK YUK'S Comedy!
Show time Sat. May 15th @ 4:00pm at 292 Elgin St. location.
Date of Event: April 17th, 2010
330 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
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Bring your friends and join us for an evening of dancing, draws, prizes, silent auction 7pm - 11pm, late night snacks and great fun.
Date of Event: November 14th, 2009
1171 Kenaston St., Ottawa, Ontario,
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Ottawa Event Date:
Saturday November 14th
Each year the Ottawa Shred-it branch donates all funds raised from Shred-it For A Cure events to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Date of Event: November 7th, 2009
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
Organizers Elias and Estrelita Aboukassam invite you to indulge in a glamorous evening which features an hour-long bar and hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, live entertainment.
Date of Event: October 14th, 2009
The Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre
200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 4S3
Come learn more about the health benefits of Omega-3s.
Date of Event: September 25th, 2009
The Library & Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
BABES FOR BREASTS (BFB) is a collective of female singer/songwriters taking on the human side of breast cancer one song at a time.
Date of Event: May 29th, 2009
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario,
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Show your support at the Inaugural 'Hockey Fights Cancer' Tournament, we are still looking for more teams...
Date of Event: May 26th, 2009
223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would like to invite you to learn about the prevention of cancer through diet. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Beliveau, author of Foods that Fight Cancer and Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer, to Ottawa Tuesday May 26, 2009.
From: November 21st, 2008
To: November 22nd, 2008
Every: Sat
2 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ontario,
This fall, the National Capital will serve as the latest platform to promote arts and culture through apparel design.
