Canada: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

Member’s description

A non-profit organisation that raises funds to support patient services, research and education for Canadian patients, families and health professionals. Focused on blood cancers.

Organizational objectives and key programs

ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

• Our four Canadian Chapters have a patient Services Manager, whose role is
• assist patients, upon diagnosis, with essential information
• hold regular patient/family support groups
• link newly diagnosed patients with a survivor
• present educational seminars
• link patients with healthcare professionals, as needed

KEY INITIATIVES:

• Fundraise to support our structure and programs
• Review and fund best research grants in blood cancers in Canada
• Patient service programs (as stated above)
• Fund the new “Therapy Acceleration Program” in partnership with biotechnology sector and clinical trial sites
• Support studentships for blood cancer research projects at Canadian medical schools