Patient Stories

At 79, Brian Moore knows firsthand the importance of support in facing prostate cancer. “You may be strong,” he says, “but you still need people beside you.”

“We are honoured to be in the position to donate two new state-of-the-art mammogram machines for Saskatchewan,” say George Partyka Jr., CEO of PTI Transformers. “Breast cancer affects so many women, our family included. This donation will help to significantly increase diagnostic capacity in the province and contribute to more favourable outcomes for the women in our lives that matter to us the most!”

Howard Crofts’ commitment to advancing cancer care is rooted in a deeply personal journey – one that began with his beloved son, Ryan.

What began in 2011 as steak nights organized by Debbie Markewich and her loved ones has grown into a cherished annual tradition: the Pebble Baye Pancake Breakfast. Fueled by the generosity of this Saskatchewan community, every plate is served with purpose.

From personal loss to purposeful giving, Janet Lee Lawrence, known simply as Jan, modelled how love and pain, when met with compassion, can create something deeply meaningful.

Judi’s presence lives on – in every quilt stitched by dear friends and now, in every patient comforted by her legacy gift.

Denise knew the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan helped cover parking costs, but she saw a deeper issue: unlike the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, there were no designated parking spots for cancer patients at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre (ABCC) in Regina. In 2023, she launched a petition for change.

“We believe in giving back, especially locally. Because cancer touches every one of us.”

Robyn Holodniuk, a beloved Grade 6 teacher and hockey coach in Norquay, Saskatchewan, has poured her heart into her community for years. When she needed it most, that same community poured their hearts into her.

Nora Yeates has been involved in the nonprofit and charitable sector for the past 25 years.  As Administrator for the Town of Craik followed by a Director position with the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association, Nora then stepped into the charitable sector beginning with the Canadian Cancer Society.  From there Nora has worked with the Hospitals […]

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, Saskatchewan women now have greater access to life-saving breast screening services than ever before.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, two essential technology upgrades have been completed at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina. Together we are making cancer care more compassionate, connected, and responsive.

A cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down. As you face so much uncertainty, it can feel impossible to hold onto hope. But in Saskatchewan, no one is alone in their cancer journey. For Renae Morrison, a mother of two young children from Saskatoon, she credits donors to the Patient Care and Comfort Fund for helping her to build a life beyond cancer.

It has come to our attention that a media story this week regarding financial irregularities at a charity called Breast Cancer Canada has caused some confusion for our supporters and the Saskatchewan public. The full story can be read here: https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/this-canadian-cancer-charity-tells-the-public-it-spends-most-of-its-donations-on-charitable-works-financial-records-tell-a-different-story/ We wanted to let our donors, supporters, and members of the Saskatchewan public know […]

Since the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan was launched in 2019, individuals, communities, and businesses in our province have generously supported our mission to enhance cancer care for the people of Saskatchewan. We are so grateful! Now we can show our appreciation by recognizing supporters on the newly-installed donor recognition walls at the Allan Blair and […]

Harold and Jeanette Howard were always there when their friends, family, and community needed them. Harold was born in Watrous Saskatchewan in 1931. He began working for SaskPower in 1949, launching a lifelong career with the organization. He met Jeanette in Regina, and they married in 1960. Harold had arthritis, which began in his youth. […]

A pending national strike by Canada Post employees could result in mail service disruptions across the country, which may affect the delivery of donations mailed to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan office, and the mailing out of tax receipts. Here are alternative ways to continue supporting cancer patients in our province during this period: Online […]

Regina, SK – The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is proud to announce a generous $1 million donation from PTI Transformers to the Saskatchewan Breast Screening Campaign. This significant gift will fund the purchase of two new state-of-the-art digital mammography machines, one for each of the permanent screening sites in Regina and Saskatoon. These additional digital […]

Saskatoon, SK – The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (CFS) is launching a $3.2M fundraising campaign to help expand the capacity of breast cancer screening services across Saskatchewan. The launch of the campaign coincides with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign was initiated to help ensure that women aged 40 to 49 years of age, […]

An incredible program making dreams come true for women living with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis in Saskatchewan.