ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada is a grassroots charity dedicated to supporting men across the country. Originally founded as Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, we expanded nationally in 2023 to reflect our Canada-wide mission that began with the creation of Prostate Cancer Support Canada in 2021.

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With a lean team and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we keep administrative overhead minimal so resources go where they matter most: support, awareness, and research. Our volunteer board members, council members, support group leaders, and event volunteers are the heart of our Foundation—helping with fundraising, event coordination, and supporting men throughout Canada. Now more than ever, we need your help to continue this vital mission.

For more information, visit www.prostatecanada.ca

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ABOUT THE CAUSE

​Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer in men, yet it remains chronically underfunded relative to the number of cases, deaths, and years of life lost. This disease impacts thousands of men and their families each year. In BC alone, more than 3,000 men were diagnosed in 2022. Across Canada, nearly 23,000 men receive this diagnosis annually, and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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Our mission is to minimize the impact of prostate cancer, provide hope for better outcomes, and narrow the gender gap in cancer support across Canada. 

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​ABOUT THE FATHER'S DAY WALK RUN

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The Father's Day Walk Run is our flagship fundraising event, accounting for nearly two-thirds of our annual event revenue. Over the past 25 years, this event has raised more than $4.5 million, enabling us to provide leadership in prostate cancer research and support while raising awareness about a disease that, due to "below the belt" stigma, doesn't get the attention it deserves.

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