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Brief Profile of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

Brief Profile of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). Did you know that…. In 2011, there will be an estimated 46,500 new cases of cancer in Quebec and 20,100 cancer-related deaths.

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Brief Profile of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

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  1. Brief Profile of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)

  2. Did you know that… • In 2011, there will be an estimated 46,500 new cases of cancer in Quebec and 20,100 cancer-related deaths. • In Canada, approximately 40 % of women and 45 % of men will develop cancer during their lifetime, or approximately two out of five Canadians. • In Quebec, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 11 minutes and one person dies from the disease every 26 minutes. • The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is the leading national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada. • The CCS exists in Canada since 1938 and in Quebec since 1947.

  3. Our Mission • The eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer Our Vision • Creating a world where no one fears cancer

  4. Our Structure – in Canada • 2 National Offices: • Head Office in Toronto • Public Issues Office in Ottawa (lobbying) • 10 Provincial and Territorial Divisions • Presence in over 500 municipalities • Some 170,000 volunteers • Some 1,200 employees

  5. Our Structure – in Quebec • Divisional Office with a lodging centre in Montreal • 14 Regional Offices • 16 Service Centers in remote areas • 27,000 volunteers

  6. Our 5 Fields of Action • Research • Support • The Cancer J’écoute telephone matching program • LUNCH conference calls • Lodging at the Jacques-Cantin Lodge • The ligne j’ArrêteSmoker’s helpline, co-sponsored by the QCTH and MSSSQ • Support groups • Material assistance • Financial assistance for low-income people with cancer • Prevention • Advocacy • Information (phone line, Web site, publications)

  7. Our financing – Your donations • Relay For Life • Daffodil Month • Daffodil Ball • Gourmet Gatherings • Corporate Donations • Sponsorships • Workplace Fundraising Campaigns • Major Donations • In Memoriam Donations • In Your Honour Donations • Planned Giving • Monthly Donations • Online Donations • Direct Mail Donations • Other Private Donations • Donors Initiatives

  8. The Canadian Cancer Society keeps investing more in its mission

  9. Our Positioning • Life is our priority: No matter how cancer affects the person, our priority will never be cancer, but life…every moment in life, even the most difficult ones. • Cancer affects people living with the disease on many levels: • PHYSICAL • EMOTIONAL • MENTAL • SPIRITUAL

  10. Life is the reason why we are working together • We save lives through research and prevention. • We enhance quality of life through improved treatments, information and support. • We encourage people to join our fight for life by supporting our advocacy efforts and by mobilizing communities with events like the Relay For Life. • Whether it’s short or long, we celebrate life.

  11. The CCS is the best partner in the fight against all cancers • We have more impact, against more cancers, in more communities than any other charitable cancer organization in Canada. • We do everything we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer. • We offer our volunteers all kinds of opportunities to get involved and make a difference. • The CCS fights with you, against cancers, for life.

  12. According to the latest statistics… • Cancer is the leading cause of death in Quebec since 2005. • Cancer isnow the main cause of death in Canada. • The five-yearsurvival rate for all cancers combinedis more than 60%. • In the 1940s, thatpercentagewasapproximately 25%. • Aging population = increased cancer risk. The CCS needs you Visit cancer.ca.

  13. Thank you!

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