BC Cancer Foundation
Running For A World Free From Cancer
The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer knowledge. As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in this province, we enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to cancer care for patients in British Columbia.
Your TC 10K pledges and donations will have a direct impact on improving care for cancer patients in British Columbia and around the world. All funds raised on Vancouver Island will stay on Vancouver Island. Your donations will help:
- Fund large scale research projects at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre
- Purchase state-of -the -art equipment and enhancements to patient care
- Recruit world- renowned clinicians and researchers
All Pledge Collectors will receive a BC Cancer Foundation Fitness Tote Bag! Top three fundraisers will receive great prizes!
How Can I Help The BC Cancer Foundation?
1) Collect Pledges On-Line
- Create your own personal fundraising page.
- In the first field, “Enter the Title of Your Page“, input “TC 10K” followed with “Your First Name, Your Last Name”.
- Customize your page with a photo, personal story and fundraising goal
- Create a personalized link to e-mail & put on your e-signature & Facebook
- If you prefer, a BC Cancer Foundation staff member can create a personal page for you. If so, please call 250.519.5552 or email dweintraub@bccancer.bc.ca
2) Collect Pledges In-Person
- Submit cash or cheques along with attached PDF TC 10 K Pledge Form.
- Mail or drop off funds to: BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Ave, Victoria BC, V8R 6V5.
3) Make a Donation Today
- To donate directly, visit http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/tc10k
- The BC Cancer Foundation will issue tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
- For more information about the BC Cancer Foundation, visit www.bccancerfoundation.com
The BC Cancer Foundation’s Special Events staff will support your TC 10K fundraising efforts, and send you tips, answer your questions, etc. For more information, contact Danyael at dweintraub@bccancer.bc.ca or 250.519.5552
Dr. Brad Nelson, Director, Research Centre, BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre. Dr. Nelson’s lab studies the immune response to cancer, with an emphasis on ovarian, breast and prostate cancer.
