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Your monthly gift drives cancer research forward, month after month.

Research is the key

For over 80 years, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) has invested more than $423 million in research grants and fellowships, demonstrating its crucial role in advancing cancer research across Canada.

Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors and various partners, significant progress continues to be made in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, highlighting the CRS’ impact on patients affected by the disease and their families.

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Through our funding programs, we support hundreds of researchers at different stages of their careers, whether they are established researchers or promising students, all dedicated to making significant advances in the prevention, detection, and treatment of all types of cancer.

Each year, the top-ranked research projects, as determined by our expert committees, receive the necessary funding.

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News

Oct 16, 2025
  • Research
Accelerating Brain Cancer Research          
October 16, 2025 – The Cancer Research Society (CRS) is proud to announce the two recipients of the new 2025 Translational Research Grants for Brain Cancer program, organized in partnership with Brain Canada. The two selected projects are among the most promising in the field.
Sep 19, 2025
  • Event
7th Edition of the Cyclo-Walk Classic: A Huge Success
September 19, 2025 – Sherbrooke came alive to the rhythm of generosity and determination during the Cyclo-Walk Classic on September 13th. Passionate walkers and cyclists gathered to support a cause that affects us all: cancer research.
Sep 12, 2025
  • Event
Journée de la marche du rêve 2025: Beyond expectations
September 12, 2025 – For its 12th edition, the Journée de la Marche du Rêve once again surpassed its initial goal, thanks to the generosity and commitment of everyone involved. A record-breaking amount of $54,385 was raised for the Cancer Research Society (CRS).
Sep 4, 2025
  • Research
OPTIMISE: Offering New Hope to Young Patients
September 4, 2025 – The Cancer Research Society (CRS) is proud to support the OPTIMISE clinical trial, which aims to provide more tailored treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers. This innovative project is based on a personalized approach to better guide care according to each patient’s genetic profile.
Jul 9, 2025
  • Research
Canadian researchers at the heart of international projects
July 11, 2025 – The Cancer Research Society (CRS) is proud to support Canadian researchers involved in three international research consortia. These teams were selected as part of the 2024 call from the TRANSCAN-3 network, which supports collaborative cancer research on a transnational scale.