The cause

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Fondation Charles-Bruneau  announced in June 2021 a historic commitment of more than $25 million over five years to fight pediatric cancer in Quebec. This commitment, which will be the foundation’s largest to date, takes a visionary approach in which the collaboration and complementarity of Quebec’s four university hospitals specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology will be marshalled. Multiple research projects will be funded to strive for a cancer-free childhood for all children in Quebec.

This announcement marks a milestone for Fondation Charles-Bruneau, not only for the magnitude of the investment, but also because the four pediatric oncology centres in Quebec will use their respective expertise and research teams to fight childhood cancer. The battle will be waged on all fronts: cell-by-cell analysis of cancer, simplification of diagnosis and follow-up, precision treatments (targeted therapy, cell and gene therapy), improved nursing care, screening and management of psychological distress (particularly through art therapy), and prevention of cancer’s after-effects through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits.

The foundation’s vision and leadership will enable pediatric hemato-oncology researchers with the province’s four institutions to work together for the benefit of thousands of children and their families across Quebec.

Once again, it is your continued generosity and commitment that makes this announcement possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!