What does it take to take on cancer? It takes all of us.
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village.’ But to take on cancer, it takes more than a village. We believe it takes a society. It takes a community – of patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, donors, supporters and volunteers – rallying together around a shared cause.
Profound impact is possible when we combine our actions with the actions of others. Our goal at the Canadian Cancer Society is to inspire people of all ages, from all backgrounds and all parts of the country to come together to take on cancer’s biggest issues.
Nothing big gets solved by one person. To take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. 💛
L'Appui a été institué en novembre 2009 par le gouvernement du Québec (ministre responsable des aînés) et la famille Lucie et André Chagnon (par l’entremise de la firme Sojecci II Ltée) et s’est vu confier la gestion d’un fonds de 200 millions de dollars sur dix ans destiné au soutien des personnes qui contribuent, sans rémunération, au maintien de proches souffrant d’une incapacité significative ou persistante pouvant compromettre leur maintien à domicile.
Société québécoise de la schizophrénie (Schizophrenia Society of Quebec) contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of those affected by schizophrenia and related psychosis, through educational and support programs, public policy and contributions to research.