Quebec Cancer Foundation

The Quebec Cancer Foundation (French: Fondation québécoise du cancer) is a Quebec non-profit organization[1][2] that aims to improve care to Quebecers suffering from cancer,[3] enhance the quality of life for people with cancer and that their relatives, as well as to educate the population on the fight against cancer in Quebec.[4][5] This foundation is present in Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Gatineau and Trois-Rivières.[6] The Quebec Cancer Foundation is a member of the International Union against Cancer and the Coalition Priority Cancer in Quebec.[7][8] The foundation mainly raises funds through donations and fundraising social activities and events.[9][10][11][12] The Chairman of the Board of the foundation is Dr. Philippe Sauthier, MD as of July 5, 2023.[13]

Quebec Cancer Foundation
Fondation québécoise du cancer
Formation1979
FounderMichel Gélinas
Pierre Audet-Lapointe
Yvan Méthot
Maurice Falardeau
Pierre Band
Founded atQuebec
PurposeProviding support to cancer patients
HeadquartersMontreal
AffiliationsInternational Union against Cancer and The Quebec Cancer Coalition
Websitefqc.qc.ca

History

The Foundation was founded in 1979 by doctors Michel Gélinas, Pierre Audet-Lapointe, Yvan Méthot, Maurice Falardeau and Pierre Band. The co-founders aimed to reduce the gap between the care provided to cancer patients in Quebec and that offered elsewhere in Canada and abroad, while cancer was not yet recognized as a priority by the medical profession, specifically in Quebec. Marco Décelles is serving as the head of the organization as of 2021.[14] Musician Guylaine Tanguay is acting as the spokesperson of the organization.[15] In 2020, University Hospital of Quebec announced its collaboration with The Quebec Cancer Foundation to support people suffering from cancer.[16]

References
  1. "Non-profit organizations for cancer patients: We need financial help from Quebec government". Montreal. October 2, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. "Pop Tart: Laurie Dion thanks guests at Quebec Cancer Foundation benefit". montrealgazette. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. "6050$ pour la Fondation québécoise du cancer". L'Hebdo Journal (in Canadian French). May 18, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. "Marcher pour se défouler au profit de la Fondation québécoise du cancer [VIDÉO]". Le Nouvelliste (in French). April 28, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  5. Mitchell, Cristina (2012-08-28). "PAHO/WHO | Partnerships are Critical for an Effective Cancer Prevention and Control, Dr. Andrus Says". Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  6. Competition, Dumoulin (1970-01-01). "Sly SIM Racing Virtual Enduro to Benefit the 'Race Against Cancer'". Inside Track Motorsports News Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  7. "'They cannot wait': Quebec cancer doctors say their patients need vaccines, now". Montreal. 2021-03-01. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  8. "Why aren't Quebecers with cancer higher on the COVID-19 vaccine priority list?". montrealgazette. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  9. Allokago (2017-08-19). "Hockey road trip: Le Boot Camp". Raw Charge. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  10. "Natalie Choquette: Diva and Devotee". www.scena.org. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  11. "850 000$ pour le cancer". La Presse (in French). 2020-12-14. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  12. "Lancement de la campagne Avec bienveillance, tout est possible - Actualités - Estrie - Estrieplus.com - Le journal Internet". www.estrieplus.com (in French). Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  13. "Board of Directors, team and Governor Members | QCF". 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  14. "Déjà 100 000$ pour le cancer". La Presse (in French). 2021-05-30. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  15. Pereira, Nicholas (27 January 2021). "Guylaine Tanguay, porte-parole de la Fondation québécoise du cancer" (in Canadian French). Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  16. "Le CHU de Québec conclut un partenariat avec la Fondation québécoise du cancer, lui permettant d'ouvrir une 6e Hôtellerie à Québec". www.lelezard.com (in French). 9 March 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
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