MAY 2016
BC Cancer Foundation Welcomes New President & CEO
BC Cancer Foundation is extremely proud to welcome our new President & CEO, Sarah Roth, to the team!
“I’m thrilled to take the helm of one of B.C.’s pre-eminent charities, which has enabled our province to excel in cancer research and care, both nationally and globally,” Roth said.

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Digging for the VEROTM Machine Underway
Construction is underway to provide a new home for the VEROTM machine, the most advanced radiotherapy technology available for cancer patients today, which was purchased through the generosity of BC Cancer Foundation donors. Learn more about VEROTM here.
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BC Cancer Foundation Website
BC Cancer Foundation has launched a refreshed website - check out the new look here!
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Dr. David Scott is Guest Blogger for May
This month, we welcome Dr. David Scott, Clinician-scientist at the BC Cancer Agency’s Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, as the Partners in Discovery guest blogger.
Follow along as Dr. Scott shares some recent discoveries he and his team have made that hold great promise for those with lymphoma.

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GolfBC Championship is next month!
The inaugural GolfBC Championship, benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation, takes place June 6 - 12. Find ticket information here.

Young Sisters Fundraise
 Emma and Julia have a passion for giving - in lieu of birthday gifts, the two young sisters asked friends and family to instead make a donation in support of cancer research. Read their story on page 6 of Partners in Discovery magazine.

Mother’s Day Donation
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Honour your loved one with a donation in her name that will help support over 26,000 British Columbians who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.
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