Resources for people who have undergone or will undergo cancer treatment

  • Rethink Breast Cancer

    You aren’t average and we aren’t your average charity. Rethink educates, empowers and advocates for people worldwide who are affected by breast cancer through boldfaced campaigns, content, programs and resources. Are you in? Learn more at www.rethinkbreastcancer.com

  • Wellspring

    Wellspring is a Canada-wide non-profit organization consisting of a network of community-based centres, each offering  programs and services, at no charge and without referral, to anyone, with any type of cancer, at any stage in their journey. Learn more at www.wellspring.ca

  • Wellwood

    Wellwood is a collaborative community organization offering empowering resources, navigation, and support for people affected by cancer, including loved ones and caregivers. Programs include opportunities for peer support, education, creative expression, relaxation, and movement and exercise. Everything is provided at no cost and programs are available in-person and virtually. Learn more at www.wellwood.ca

  • The Bloom Club

    The Bloom Club provides a nurturing environment for young women to engage in conversations regarding the complexities of living with a cancer diagnosis, all while enjoying joy-focused adventures and activities alongside peers who understand. Recognizing the need for uplifting experiences post diagnosis, our community strives to foster moments of joy and connection amid the challenges we face. Learn more at www.bloomclub.ca

  • Pink Pearl Canada

    Pink Pearl Canada is a community-oriented charitable organization that provides support, facilitates connections and empowers self-identifying young women who are courageously overcoming the social and emotional challenges of being diagnosed with cancer across Canada. Learn more at www.pinkpearlcanada.org

  • Gilda's Club Toronto

    Gilda’s Toronto is a cancer support community where individuals impacted by cancer - adults, children and teens as well as their families & friends become part of a welcoming community of support. Our vast array of programs are designed to meet the emotional, social & practical needs of individuals with cancer related stress. Membership and all programs are offered at no charge.
 Learn more at www.gildasclubtoronto.org

  • Canadian Breast Cancer Network

    CBCN is Canada's only patient-directed national breast cancer health charity. We strive to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through education, advocacy activities, and the promotion of information sharing. Learn more at www.cbcn.ca/en/

  • Look Good, Feel Better

    Cancer affects this at a time when a woman may be feeling vulnerable in many other ways. Our workshop shows women certain steps they can take so they can look good, feel better and get closer to the person they were before they began fighting this debilitating disease. Learn more at www.lgfb.ca

  • The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada

    The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing educational resources, services and support. Learn more at www.bloodcancers.ca

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