Miners for Cancer prides itself on its mandate of being a primary fundraising vehicle for Northern Ontario Families affected by cancer.
Every penny received stays in the community and directly supports vital patient care, new equipment purchases and world-class cancer research at the Northeast Cancer Centre. Donors from across Northeastern Ontario can rest assured that their money is being put to work for the betterment of their region.
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Miners for Cancer is an open and transparent charity - the volunteer-based group is respectful of its entrusted contributions, and ensures that all funds donated are put to their intended use. Miners for Cancer proudly represents the mining community in which it fundraises and above all, the group works with enthusiasm, passion and a high degree of commitment to its cause.
Funded Programs
Supportive (Patient) Care Fund.
The Miners for Cancer Supportive Care Fund is available to women and men who have been diagnosed with cancer and are being treated within the Regional Cancer Program.
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This fund is designed to alleviate any financial distress brought on by the diagnosis which will have a direct impact on the patient's ability to access recommended cancer care. The Supportive Care department of the Regional Cancer Program will perform a financial assessment and will determine if the funds requested are appropriate.
Critical Equipment Fund.
The Miners for Cancer Equipment Fund is available to any department operating within the Regional Cancer Program. This fund is designed to alleviate pressures being felt in specific departments and to allow the purchase of equipment that will enhance patient care
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We take pride in ensuring that any equipment funded will enhance the workplace environment and the patient experience. Safeguarding that all requests will offer enhancements to existing equipment in operation at the Regional Cancer Program.
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Cancer Research Fund
The Miners for Cancer Research Fund is available to full-time researchers working at the Regional Cancer Program.
Funding for the Miners for Cancer Research Fund has been donated by Miners for Cancer through the Northern Cancer Foundation. This fund will be assessed for renewal and/or revision annually by all parties involved.
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