Charities

Asthma Society of Canada's vision is to empower every one of the 3 million children and adults in Canada with asthma to live an active and symptom-free life.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1986 as the first organization in the country devoted exclusively to breast cancer research, education and awareness initiatives. The Foundation continues to blaze new trails in breast cancer and breast health by directing donor dollars to world-class researchers and clinicians who are making groundbreaking progress in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded 396 grants, supporting research projects, fellowships and community health promotion initiatives. These grants are possible as a result of fundraising initiatives like the Foundation's signature events, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure and Yard Sale for the Cure. The Foundation's network of donors and volunteers numbers in the hundreds of thousands.

As Canada's longest standing cancer charity, we have been making a difference in the lives of Canadians since 1938. The Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

We are working hard to:

• Save lives. Our researchers continue to discover new information that is transforming diagnosis and treatment.
• Stop cancer before it starts. Our researchers are finding ways to prevent cancer while we promote healthy lifestyles and advocate for policies that protect the public.
• Ensure no one facing cancer is alone by offering services and support to those living with cancer.
• Empower Canadians with information on cancer to help them make informed choices about their health.

Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure.

For over 100 years, The Canadian Lung Association has been dedicated to its mission of promoting and improving lung health for all Canadians.

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

Evergreen is a national environmental charity that engages and empowers Canadians to create and restore outdoor green spaces in schools, communities and homes.

Summerhill Foundation empowers Canadians to make better choices by raising awareness and providing programs to shift behaviour to achieve measurable results in the sustainable management of water, energy and toxins.

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) is a charitable, grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime.

Since 1987, Sunshine has been trusted by families and healthcare providers to make dreams come true for 6,700 kids across Canada.

ThinkFirst Canada is a national, charitable organization dedicated to injury prevention. Our vision is the elimination of all traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries among children and youth in Canada.