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Northwestern Ontario’s Leading
Cancer Fundraiser
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2006-2007, the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF)
will disburse $1,339,230.00 in grant funding to improve cancer
care in Northwestern Ontario. This grant funding will support
the many research activities at the regional cancer centre;
improve cancer patient care in Northwestern Ontario and further
educational and awareness efforts across the entire region.
To date, the NCRF has granted over $9.1 million to improve
cancer care in Northwestern Ontario. Recent grants include
significant financial support for The Linda Buchan Centre
for Breast Screening and Assessment, and research into molecules
in cervical cells and their progression from normal cell behaviour
to malignancy as a result of inflammation with the intent
of inhibiting these molecules and stopping the development
of cervical cancer for some patients. The NCRF, in partnership
with the regional cancer centre, promoted The Bottom Line
annual campaign to raise awareness of colorectal cancer to
promote screening and encourage the discussion of early warning
signs with a physician. As well, the NCRF granted significant
funds to support numerous multi-disciplinary research projects
including medical physics and inpatient smoking cessation
research. Many of the research projects are collaborative
with Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of
Medicine researchers.
In 1994, a volunteer group of Thunder Bay residents came
together to form the Northern Cancer Research Foundation.
Their goal was to keep 100% of all gifts in the region to
benefit the people of Northwestern Ontario. The NCRF is the
sole agency dedicated to raising funds to support cancer research,
patient care and education and awareness in Northwestern Ontario.
The NCRF continues to use its grant approval system to ensure
funds donated by the community will improve cancer care for
the benefit of the people of Northwestern Ontario.
The Northern Cancer Research Foundation is not affiliated
with any other provincial or national cancer charity. A board
of local community volunteers, led by Chair Brian McKinnon,
governs the Northern Cancer Research Foundation.
For more information contact:
Glenn Craig, CFRE
President & CEO
980 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4
Phone: (807) 345-HOPE (4673)
Fax: (807) 684-5802
Email: info@ncrf.on.ca
Web: www.ncrf.on.ca
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