I know I don’t have to tell everyone about the devastating impact of cancer. However I would like to tell you about the amazing impact of the Canadian Cancer Society. We have just published our 2010 Community Report.

Cancer is not about a disease. It’s about people fighting for their lives – people who would give anything to regain good health, to reclaim the life they had before cancer and to have more time with their loved ones.

The Canadian Cancer Society fights for life. We believe it takes conviction, strength and the commitment of all of us to overcome cancer. The Society leads the fight for life with cancer prevention initiatives, investments in outstanding research and the delivery of caring, compassionate support for those on the cancer journey.

In 2010 the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Division made significant progress in the fight against cancer. A snapshot of the work achieved includes: influencing policies on tobacco control and environmental carcinogens by working with governments and communities to introduce healthy public policies that reduce the risk of cancer; investing approximately $5 million in 12 outstanding cancer research projects; and providing trusted cancer information and caring practical and personal support to many thousands of people in BC and the Yukon. To learn more about the ways we fought cancer in 2010 please view our 2010 Community Report.

We are extremely grateful to all our donors and volunteers for their continuing generosity and passion. Your gifts and efforts are making a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer and helping to eradicate cancer. Thank you for joining our fight for life.

- Barb