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The Ottawa Cancer Foundation The region’s only community-based cancer hub, providing free programs and support through every stage of cancer. Support Starts Here.

The Ottawa Cancer Foundation offers support through free programs, resources, and community for people with cancer and their support networks—because no one needs to face cancer alone. Through supportive care, we address the full spectrum of needs—physical, psychological, emotional, social, and practical—so that every aspect of well-being is supported throughout the cancer journey.

10/14/2026

Every unforgettable evening begins with a little light. ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome back Scotiabank | MD Financial as Aurora Ball’s First Light Reception Sponsor! Their continued support reflects an ongoing commitment to people and families facing cancer in our community.

As guests gather for the first sparkling moments of the evening, Scotiabank | MD Financial will help set the celebration aglow. On November 21 at The Westin Ottawa, guests will enjoy alpine glamour, après-ski fun, and Disco After Dark, all in support of The Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

Their generosity extends far beyond the reception, helping keep cancer-focused counselling, navigation, and wellness programs free for those who need them most.

Thank you, Scotiabank | MD Financial, for helping light the way once again and for being part of a night that moves mountains!

Starting Cancer Treatment? Join the Pre-Chemo Workshop. Preparing to start IV or injectable cancer treatment can bring ...
10/13/2026

Starting Cancer Treatment? Join the Pre-Chemo Workshop.

Preparing to start IV or injectable cancer treatment can bring up a lot of emotions and questions. Whether you're feeling nervous, overwhelmed, or simply wondering what to expect, you're not alone.

Led by Extend Pharmacy, this workshop is offered twice a month, both in person and virtually, to help you and your care partner feel more prepared and confident as treatment begins.

Topics include:
-The difference between chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- What to expect before, during, and after treatment
- Understanding treatment cycles and blood work
- Common side effects and how to manage them at home
- Medications that help prevent or treat side effects
- Practical tips for preparing for treatment day
And more!

Next sessions:
📅 Monday, October 19 at 1:00pm | 📍 Main Hub, 1500 Alta Vista Dr
📅 Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30pm | 📍 Main Hub, 1500 Alta Vista Dr

Visit ottawacancer.ca/calendar to learn more and register.

We're proud to share our 2025–2026 Impact Report. This past year, more people than ever turned to The Ottawa Cancer Foun...
10/09/2026

We're proud to share our 2025–2026 Impact Report. This past year, more people than ever turned to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation for support and, thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to meet that growing need. We served more than 2,250 people, expanded our free program offerings by 60%, and opened a second Community Cancer Hub to bring support closer to home.

As a 100% donor-funded organization, every milestone is made possible by our donors, partners, volunteers and supporters. Thank you for helping ensure people affected by cancer have access to the care, connection and resources they need, when they need them.

Read the full Impact Report to learn more about the people, programs and community impact behind these numbers here: https://ottawacancer.ca/financial-statements/

Cancer changes more than health. It can affect work, finances, relationships, family life and the day-to-day realities t...
10/08/2026

Cancer changes more than health. It can affect work, finances, relationships, family life and the day-to-day realities that continue well beyond treatment.

The Ottawa Cancer Foundation is featured in the Ottawa Business Journal, sharing why supportive cancer care is such an important part of the cancer experience and how access to guidance, counselling, peer connection and practical support can help people and families navigate everything that comes with a diagnosis.

The article also looks at the growing need for this support in our community and how Aurora Ball helps make free, local cancer support possible.

Read the full article here: https://obj.ca/what-about-everything-else-cancer-changes

Calm Spaces: Mindfulness Art Therapy Take a moment for yourself and explore mindfulness through art. Join us for a rel...
10/08/2026

Calm Spaces: Mindfulness Art Therapy

Take a moment for yourself and explore mindfulness through art. Join us for a relaxing, guided session where creativity meets calm — no art experience needed!

Next Sessions:
📅 Thursday, October 8 at 6:00pm | 📍 Main Hub, 1500 Alta Vista Dr
📅 Monday, October 19 at 9:30am | 📍 Main Hub, 1500 Alta Vista Dr
📅 Monday, October 26 at 2:15pm | 📍 West Hub, 3865 Old Richmond Rd

Discover how mindful art can help reduce stress, boost focus, and support your wellbeing.

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today! www.ottawacancer.ca/calendar/

10/07/2026

Aurora Ball is 50% Sold. 100% Worth It.

The guest list is growing, the tables are filling, and excitement is building for A Night That Moves Mountains.

Join Ottawa's business and community leaders on November 21 at The Westin Ottawa for an unforgettable evening of alpine elegance, exceptional dining, remarkable entertainment, and Disco After Dark.

Come for the glam. Stay for the impact.

Every ticket purchased helps provide free, community-based cancer support to people and families in our region.

Half the room is already spoken for. Make sure your name is on the list!

🎟️ ottawacancer.ca/auroraball

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about breas...
10/05/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage conversations about breast health, and recognize the many people and families whose lives are affected by a breast cancer diagnosis.

At the Community Cancer Hub, we know that support doesn’t end with a diagnosis. Having a place to connect with others who understand can make a meaningful difference.

💗 This October, our Breast Cancer Support Group is meeting three times:
- October 7 at 1:30pm, Main Hub
- October 9 at 11:00am, West Hub
- October 20 at 6:00pm, Main Hub

We’re also hosting the Ottawa BRCA Support Group, creating space for those navigating the experience of hereditary cancer risk and BRCA-related concerns. Connect with them on October 15 at 6:00pm at the Main Hub.

These groups offer an opportunity to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and support one another in a welcoming environment.

🔗 Find dates, times and registration details at ottawacancer.ca/calendar/
💜 Free programs and services for people affected by cancer.

What made last year’s Aurora Ball a night to remember? We asked the people who were there.Their words capture the joy, t...
10/02/2026

What made last year’s Aurora Ball a night to remember? We asked the people who were there.

Their words capture the joy, the energy and the sense of community that made us want to do it all again. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Come see what they’re talking about. The party’s calling—claim your tickets at ottawacancer.ca/auroraball

Aurora Ball, presented by EY, returns November 21 to The Westin Ottawa in support of The Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

You can tell people about supportive cancer care. Or you can invite them to experience it.This week, we welcomed partner...
10/01/2026

You can tell people about supportive cancer care. Or you can invite them to experience it.

This week, we welcomed partners, supporters and friends into our Community Cancer Hub to see firsthand the work that happens here every day.

We believe cancer support services belong in the community, alongside the extraordinary medical care provided by our healthcare partners.

Treating cancer and living through cancer are not the same thing. Supportive cancer care is about helping people live through cancer. That is what happens here.

We were grateful to hear from Jason Wentzell, President & CEO of Extend Pharmacy Group, and Dr. Anna Wilkinson, Family Physician and GP Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital, whose perspectives reinforced the importance of connecting clinical care with community support. Their remarks reflected what we know to be true: no one organization can meet every need of a person affected by cancer. It takes partnership, collaboration and a shared commitment to helping people navigate the challenges of cancer and live as well as possible through and beyond a diagnosis.

For many guests, it was their first time visiting. And as is often the case, they left surprised, not by what we do, but by how this place feels.

Warm. Welcoming. Full of connection. A place where support, community and even moments of joy can exist alongside a cancer diagnosis.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to creating more opportunities for people to step inside, learn more about our work and experience the impact of supportive cancer care firsthand.

Truth and Reconciliation is more than a day. It's an ongoing commitment to listen, learn, build relationships, and take ...
09/30/2026

Truth and Reconciliation is more than a day. It's an ongoing commitment to listen, learn, build relationships, and take meaningful action.

Over the past 3 years, we've had the privilege of working alongside Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Tungasuvvingat Inuit, Inuit Elders, community members, healthcare professionals, and participants through Nourish for the Inuit Community - a project funded by Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

At its heart, the program is about much more than food. It's about culture, connection, community, and creating space for Inuit living with cancer and their families to come together, share knowledge, and support one another.

Last week, just days before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we gathered to reflect on the program's first year and listen to the people who helped shape it. Their experiences, feedback, and guidance will continue to inform how this work evolves.

One of the most important lessons we've learned is that meaningful support must be developed with community, not simply for community. That means listening, building trust, sharing knowledge, and recognizing that the people closest to the experience should help guide the solutions.

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. We are grateful to our Inuit partners and participants for the opportunity to learn alongside them and for showing us what reconciliation can look like through relationship, respect, and action.

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1500 Alta Vista Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1G3Y9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16132473527

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