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

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]

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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