Our mission
We are a pan-Canadian, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to exclusively fund research into all types of cancer in order to prevent, detect and treat the disease.
COMMITTED TO CANCER RESEARCH
For over 75 years, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) has been an undisputed leader in the field of cancer research, supporting thousands of research projects.
Our vision
Research is the key to outsmart cancer.
Our values
Determination
Since 1945, the CRS has worked tirelessly toward one goal: outsmarting cancer.
Passion
The CRS works with conviction, discipline and determination to help Canadian researchers find ways to outsmart cancer.
Integrity
The CRS respects and protects the interests of its donors by using the funds entrusted to it efficiently and responsibly, according to strict rules of governance.
Innovation
The CRS supports innovative projects involving creativity and original ideas, because it is through research that the solutions to cancer will be discovered.
Excellence
Guided by the highest standards and an uncompromising commitment, the CRS aims to exceed expectations in research.
Accountability and governance
Donor accountability goes hand in hand with our mission. Without the generosity of our donors, we could not carry out our mission of financing cancer research. As such, we have made it a core principle to ensure that donor dollars are allocated efficiently and effectively.
Our donor promise
At the Cancer Research Society, we recognize that it is our privilege to be the recipients of generous gifts from our supporters.Your donations are why we’re able to fund the best cancer research in the country, and it’s because of you that we continue to find ways to outsmart cancer and save lives.
As such, we make the following pledge to you:
- Your gifts will be used for the sole purpose of supporting our mission: funding research on all types of cancer to help prevent, detect, and treat this disease.
- We will strive to keep our cost of fundraising as low as possible while delivering the greatest impact.
- Information about your donation will be handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
- You can be assured that our methods of fundraising are constantly reviewed, ethically-based, and minimize cost while maximizing impact.
- You will receive acknowledgment and recognition in a timely manner.
- If you have questions, comments, or feedback you can expect prompt, transparent, truthful, and forthright answers.
The impact of your donations
Impact Report
To discover the impact of your donations and the highlights of our 2022-2023 year, consult our Impact Report.
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How to give
By making a donation to the CRS, you are investing in innovative scientific discoveries and advances that offer a glimmer of hope to patients and their families.
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