Wellspring Alberta is a province-wide charity, offering programs and services, at no charge and without referral, to anyone, with any type of cancer, at any stage in their journey.
Hearing the words “you have cancer” is life changing. Over 60 Albertans are diagnosed with cancer every day, and 80% have significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges that go well beyond the important medical treatments they receive in hospital. That’s where Wellspring fits in.
Wellspring is a leader in cancer support programming, devoting itself exclusively to the unique non-medical impacts of having cancer. At Wellspring, people living with cancer, their families and friends can exchange information, develop a support system and create a sense of hope in a warm, caring community. A registered charity, Wellspring offers programs and services that meet the emotional, social, physical and practical needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them. All Wellspring’s evidence-informed programs and services are free-of-charge and available without referral.
We provide over 70 evidence-informed programs and services that address the non-medical needs of cancer patients, their caregivers and families. These programs fall into six main areas:
Across Alberta in 2023, Wellspring served over 2,800 individuals with members noting improvement to their health, wellbeing and overall quality of life.
At Wellspring, our members sometimes share a bit about their cancer experience and how Wellspring impacts their lives.
Hear from individuals who have been positively impacted by Wellspring.
The BMO Centre of Innovation is Wellspring’s way of realizing its commitment to those who seek support. It is an investment in research and development to create programs based on current knowledge, with defined goals, expert leadership and high quality outcomes.
Wellspring charges no fees and receives no core government or hospital funding. Programs and operations are made possible only through the generosity of donors and funds raised through sponsorships and special events.
Your donation makes a difference.
Charitable #: 80901 3675 RR0001
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