OUR IMPACT

For 27 years, CURE has been powering the fight against breast cancer by investing in programs for prevention and early detection, cutting edge research to improve treatment, and a range of supportive services for patients and their families. Grants are awarded to organizations across Canada who are doing important work in these areas.

OUR IMPACT


For 28 years, CURE has been powering the fight against breast cancer by investing in programs for prevention and early detection, cutting-edge research to improve treatment, and a range of supportive services for patients and their families. Grants are awarded to organizations across Canada who are doing important work in these areas.



YOUR DOLLARS

AT WORK

THE CURE FOUNDATION'S
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The CURE Foundation's Financial Assistance Program was created to address the financial impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on the patient. The program offers a grant of up to $2000 to applicants to provide some relief from economic hardship during a very challenging time in their life. The program was founded to assist those experiencing acute financial hardship resulting directly from a diagnosis of breast cancer.

TESTIMONIALS

These are testimonials of women battling breast cancer. However, each one of them represents thousands of other women just like them. And like them, they all have to worry about finances on top of their breast cancer diagnosis. 

"I received my breast cancer diagnosis while on maternity leave. Currently, I am on unpaid sick leave while taking care of my 1-year-old baby. After having spent many years in the health care field as a nurse, I am now the patient.  "

"... As a single mother of an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old, I had a hard time paying my monthly bills alongside new expenses related to my stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis. CURE helped me tremendously. "

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"I am a 44-year-old mom of two teenagers, who was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma stage 3 breast cancer. Once I started cancer treatment, my doctor advised me to stop working until ...   "

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"...I had surgery to remove my right breast. But my breast cancer returned. This time, it had also spread to my lungs...I relied on CURE’s financial assistance to cover the costs related to my cancer treatment and childcare."

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"... I need to juggle my medical expenses on top of providing for my family. CURE’s help significantly eased my burden and provided me with the stability and peace of mind I needed to focus on my treatment and recovery. "

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"Having received a breast cancer diagnosis at 27, I am currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which has left me unable to work.."

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MORE SUCCESS STORIES

Read below to learn more about how our funding partnerships translate into success stories for everyone active in the fight against breast cancer

WCH | TORONTO, ONTARIO

 Since 2015, CURE has been proud to support the Women's College Hospital's Henrietta Banting Breast Centre's top priorities, which include work in breast cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, care and survivorship. Serving more than 7,500 patients annually, their comprehensive one-stop-shop model provides breast cancer patients with care from an interdisciplinary team of experts and are focused on ensuring access for all through their WCH's Crossroads Clinic for refugee women ! 

BC Cancer | VANCOUVER, BC

 Thanks to our National Denim Day donors, CURE purchased a dual mammography monitor in support of the BC Cancer Breast Screening Quality Management Program, which provides screening mammography exams to over 250,000 women in British Columbia each year!

  

QCH | NEPEAN, ONTARIO

The Queensway Carleton Hospital is a designated Ontario Breast Screening Program and plays a regional role in breast cancer screening and diagnosis, performing more than 7500 mammograms annually. They recently launched a major campaign to raise funds for a 3D mammography machine to ensure they can offer patients the latest in diagnostic imaging technology. Recognizing the importance of such a machine for more accurate breast screening, earlier diagnosis and ultimately saving more lives.

“Without research, I would not be here today. Without research, we would not have been able to change the meaning of a cancer diagnosis. It is no longer a terminal illness, but rather one that is treatable, that is beatable. And I am living proof of that”


-CURE Founder, Diane Proulx-Guerrera


 Providing financial support for breast cancer research has always been a driving force in CURE’s mission. Through strategic partnerships with Canada’s top institutions, the foundation invests in basic, translational and clinical research, all with the goal of improving treatment and finding a cure.

OUR RESEARCHERS

“Without research, I would not be here today. Without research, we would not have been able to change the meaning of a cancer diagnosis. It is no longer a terminal illness, but rather one that is treatable, that is beatable. And I am living proof of that”


-CURE Founder, Diane Proulx-Guerrera


Providing financial support for breast cancer research has always been a driving force in CURE’s mission. Through strategic partnerships with Canada’s top institutions, the foundation invests in basic, translational and clinical research, all with the goal of improving treatment and finding a cure.


OUR REASEARCHERS