President John McGinn opened the meeting at the Comox United Church by thanking everyone who came (37) and those who preferred the comfort of their own home via Zoom (7). He mentioned the following items:
President John then introduced our guest speaker, Jane Evans, a Development Officer for BC Cancer Foundation on Vancouver Island. Jane grew up in Winnipeg and has been on the Island for 21 years spending her leisure time walking on the beaches with her standard poodle.
Jane Evans thanked us for coming out and noted how wonderful it is to meet in person once again. She said there is exciting news from BC Cancer in Victoria and the BC Cancer Foundation. The BC Cancer Foundation’s latest fundraising campaign slocan is: THIS IS PERSONAL.
Who are we
The BC Cancer Foundation is BC Cancer’s fundraising partner. The BC Cancer agency provides care and treatments, while the BC Cancer Foundation fills the gap with equipment, research, and patient support. All funds raised by the BC Cancer Foundation stay in BC and the Yukon.
Our Vision
A world free from cancer.
We are not
The BC Cancer Foundation is not: The Canadian Cancer Society which is a National organization with headquarters in Toronto. Those funds are distributed across the country for lodges, education, and research.
BC Cancer Foundation in Victoria, BC
Provides world-class comprehensive cancer care and treatment close to home. The building is by the Royal Jubilee in Victoria and is a light-filled, natural wood building with all chemo and radiation treatments above ground.
World-class research and treatment are available today with the latest equipment and technology.
The Foundation is just wrapping up a $5M fund-raising campaign for a PSMA PET-CT imaging unit which provides specific prostate membrane imaging that will support an earlier and more accurate detection of prostate cancer spread. Currently this is only available in Vancouver one day a week and the wait-list is 8-12 months.
The “World Is Watching” as Phase Two of the Immunotherapy Trials begin for blood cancers. These super-charged T-cells are created in Victoria at the Deeley Research Centre. It is hopeful that immunotherapy will provide a new and improved treatment for a wide spectrum of cancers.
Patient Care is focusing on a safer more culturally sensitive Indigenous environment with artwork, and healing spaces.
Provincial Initiatives
What excites our oncologists the most is genomics-the study of cancer at the cellular level of the tumour cells based on a patient's genetic makeup resulting in a personalized approach to care. Hence the BC Cancer Foundation slogan: THIS IS PERSONAL.
For more information check out Ian Thompson's email from Jane Evans with PDF attachments on: Breast Cancer, Immunotherapy Clinical Trials, Gynelogical Cancers, Genomics - Future of Cancer, and PSMA-PET 2.
If anyone has any further questions do not hesitate to contact Jane Evans: [email protected]
Tour de Cure
This is the biggest fundraiser and in 2021 it raised $5.5M with 3250 riders. This year it will be in Chilliwack on August 27, 2022 with rides of 50km, 100km, or 150km. Check out: www.tourdecure.ca
To be part of the day, one can ride their own 50, 100 or 150km and share throughout the day on social media. One can also track their route and share it using the Strava App. If you have any questions contact Lindsay Carswell at [email protected]
Advanced research and equipment is supported by monthly or annual giving, gifts of shares, and gifts in wills or estate gifts.
Jane Evans ended her informative session by thanking everyone and noting that: THE PROGRESS IS REAL.
President John thanked Jane for her presentation.
The winners of the Church Street Tap House gift certificates were: Sheila Precious, Jim Belair, Ann Fast, and Ian Thompson.
Photo of Jane Evans compliments of Ian Thompson.
- The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held June 2, 2022. There are several positions that are open on the Management Committee (MC) and if a member is interested please contact Sandy Dreger.
- The Barbecue (BBQ) will be held at Kitty Coleman on July 21, 2022.
- There are still tickets for PRISMA on June 25, 2022.
- The Christmas Party is booked for December 3, 2022 so book your spot now.
President John then introduced our guest speaker, Jane Evans, a Development Officer for BC Cancer Foundation on Vancouver Island. Jane grew up in Winnipeg and has been on the Island for 21 years spending her leisure time walking on the beaches with her standard poodle.
Jane Evans thanked us for coming out and noted how wonderful it is to meet in person once again. She said there is exciting news from BC Cancer in Victoria and the BC Cancer Foundation. The BC Cancer Foundation’s latest fundraising campaign slocan is: THIS IS PERSONAL.
Who are we
The BC Cancer Foundation is BC Cancer’s fundraising partner. The BC Cancer agency provides care and treatments, while the BC Cancer Foundation fills the gap with equipment, research, and patient support. All funds raised by the BC Cancer Foundation stay in BC and the Yukon.
Our Vision
A world free from cancer.
We are not
The BC Cancer Foundation is not: The Canadian Cancer Society which is a National organization with headquarters in Toronto. Those funds are distributed across the country for lodges, education, and research.
BC Cancer Foundation in Victoria, BC
Provides world-class comprehensive cancer care and treatment close to home. The building is by the Royal Jubilee in Victoria and is a light-filled, natural wood building with all chemo and radiation treatments above ground.
World-class research and treatment are available today with the latest equipment and technology.
- There is one of four BC PET CT scanners with the latest robotic couch and triggered imagery.
- Clinical Trials and Research:
Currently immunotherapy research focusing on blood cancers (lymphoma and leukemia) has completed Phase One and is moving onto Phase Two. - The centre provides patient care focusing on pain and symptom management, family counselling, and psychological support.
The Foundation is just wrapping up a $5M fund-raising campaign for a PSMA PET-CT imaging unit which provides specific prostate membrane imaging that will support an earlier and more accurate detection of prostate cancer spread. Currently this is only available in Vancouver one day a week and the wait-list is 8-12 months.
The “World Is Watching” as Phase Two of the Immunotherapy Trials begin for blood cancers. These super-charged T-cells are created in Victoria at the Deeley Research Centre. It is hopeful that immunotherapy will provide a new and improved treatment for a wide spectrum of cancers.
Patient Care is focusing on a safer more culturally sensitive Indigenous environment with artwork, and healing spaces.
Provincial Initiatives
What excites our oncologists the most is genomics-the study of cancer at the cellular level of the tumour cells based on a patient's genetic makeup resulting in a personalized approach to care. Hence the BC Cancer Foundation slogan: THIS IS PERSONAL.
For more information check out Ian Thompson's email from Jane Evans with PDF attachments on: Breast Cancer, Immunotherapy Clinical Trials, Gynelogical Cancers, Genomics - Future of Cancer, and PSMA-PET 2.
If anyone has any further questions do not hesitate to contact Jane Evans: [email protected]
Tour de Cure
This is the biggest fundraiser and in 2021 it raised $5.5M with 3250 riders. This year it will be in Chilliwack on August 27, 2022 with rides of 50km, 100km, or 150km. Check out: www.tourdecure.ca
To be part of the day, one can ride their own 50, 100 or 150km and share throughout the day on social media. One can also track their route and share it using the Strava App. If you have any questions contact Lindsay Carswell at [email protected]
Advanced research and equipment is supported by monthly or annual giving, gifts of shares, and gifts in wills or estate gifts.
Jane Evans ended her informative session by thanking everyone and noting that: THE PROGRESS IS REAL.
President John thanked Jane for her presentation.
The winners of the Church Street Tap House gift certificates were: Sheila Precious, Jim Belair, Ann Fast, and Ian Thompson.
Photo of Jane Evans compliments of Ian Thompson.
