13/14 Prairies/NWT Annual Report by Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

2013.2014 CANADIAN

BREAST CANCER

FOUNDATION Prairie S/NW T R EG I O N REPORT TO THE

COMMUNIT Y

Letter from the

Board chair

Greetings, At the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region, we are always looking toward the future – a future without breast cancer. In planning for tomorrow, we reflect on the past to ensure we are making the best decisions possible for those affected by breast cancer now, and in years to come. We also look back to reflect on the progress made as a result of research funded by the Foundation, and to appreciate the efforts of so many who share in our vision. When the Foundation staff and Board of Directors review the past year, we are filled with gratitude and pride. We are fortunate to have the support of so many groups and individuals; from corporate and community partners, event participants, donors, sponsors and fundraisers to volunteers and breast cancer survivors.

This report exemplifies the successes possible when we share the same vision. Because of the support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation receives, we are able to fund many of the best and brightest scientific minds in breast cancer research. We are also able to partner with community groups to educate women and men about the disease, so they can be more breast health aware. On behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/ NWT Region staff and Board of Directors, thank you for helping us achieve so much. We are close to a future without breast cancer, but can’t stop now! Sincerely, Shirley Forrest.

Letter from

the CEO

Greetings,

Thank you for your tremendous support. Philanthropy is not charity. Philanthropy is about building capacity. When you support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, you enhance our capacity to fund research that leads to more effective early detection; less invasive treatment protocols; increased awareness of the disease; improved quality of life for those affected by the disease; and increased survival rates. With your support and the tireless efforts of our researchers, breast cancer mortality rates have fallen 43 percent since 1986. In the last year alone, we have seen that number improve by 1 per cent, proving the efforts you and the Foundation are making are playing an important role in making our vision a reality.

You are making it possible for us to reach women across all demographics with breast health and risk reduction messaging. Your efforts have funded research that identifies the role environmental factors play in the development of breast cancer, methods to determine individual risk levels and ways to reduce that risk. And, perhaps most importantly, your actions have aided the development of better diagnostic tools, allowing breast cancer to be diagnosed earlier and treatment to happen quickly and be more effective. I am proud to be part of this community you support and believe in, and prouder still to be an active part of a movement making a difference in the lives of so many who have been or will be impacted by breast cancer. Sincerely, Liz Viccars, CEO

C ANADIAN BRE AST C ANCER FOUNDATION - PNW T REGION | REPORT TO THE COMMUNIT Y 2013/ 2014

april 2013 04.11

April is Cancer Awareness Month across Canada

04.16

NIGHT OF HONOUR in edmonton

NIGHT OF HONOUR in winnipeg

04.20

BRAVE THE SHAVE Two University of Calgary students Braved the Shave in front of 130 people, raising over $15,000 in support of the breast cancer cause. Read more about Brittney and Taylor’s story

04.21-27

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region hosts three annual Nights of Honour celebrating volunteers, donors, fundraisers, grantees and survivors. The events were hosted in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

04.25

NIGHT OF HONOUR IN calgary

Lynne Berke has been a long-time volunteer for the Saskatoon CIBC Run for the Cure. Read more about Lynne’s story.

DID YOU KNOW? The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Youth Advisory Council (aka. YAC) is a volunteer group aimed at 14-24 year olds across the Prairies. In 2013/2014, 160 YAC members gave 939 hours of their time through 21 YAC-held events and over 100 youth-led meetings! REPORT TO THE COMMUNIT Y 2013/ 2014

MAY 2013 DID YOU KNOW?

Our regional Board of Directors are also volunteers. The team of 12 members accumulate over 735 volunteer hours in a given year.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region hosts the 11th annual Mother’s Day Luncheon in Edmonton. CTV’s Carrie Doll was joined by Olympic gold medalist Jamie Sale for a live interview in front of a sold out crowd.

Meet our PNWT Regional Board of Directors

05.11

MOMS ROCK!

JUNE 2013 06.11

FUNDING ANNOUNCED!

BATTING 2013 The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Prairies/NWT Region announces an investment of over $1.65 million into community education and awareness programs.

Volunteer Batting Against Breast Cancer organizing committees are in mid-swing of event planning. Individuals like Roy Larking play an integral role in the slo-pitch tournament’s success. Read more about Roy’s story

The Foundation also announces the first ever recipients of the Region’s Post-doctoral Fellowship Grant Program. Three individuals were funded to the tune of $150,000.

06.17 06.29

PAINT CANADA PINK WEEK BEGINS!

THE PINK LADY