Mission Statement To provide a patient-focused Quality health
system that is accessible Sustainable for all Albertans.
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History/Background of the charity Since 1991, this special
charity event has raised more than $5.1 million for the Alberta
Cancer Foundation Money raised was in support of cancer research,
prevention and care at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Fred Coles,
Tournament Chair of 11 years, built this tournament to be one of
Calgarys premier charity events. Having experienced firsthand the
amazing cancer care provided at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre He
worked with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to make a difference here
in Calgary. We now continue the tradition in his memory after his
passing in 2008. At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we share Freds
passion for enhancing patient care
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History/Background of the charity This is why all the funds
from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre Golf Classic will be invested in a
glioblastoma (brain cancer) research study aimed at extending the
lives of brain cancer patients. This world-class research takes
place right at the Tom Baker Centre and is drastically improving
outcomes for patients.
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Goals Sources of Help for People with Cancer People who are
dealing with cancer have many needs. We want to help you with these
needs as much as possible. At Tom Baker Cancer Centre we treat your
cancer and offer many services to support you and your family. We
have prepared this booklet to let you know about some of the ways
that we can help. we are not able to provide support for all of the
special needs that you may have. This booklet also lists many
outside sources of help from the government, community
organizations and businesses. We hope that it will inform you about
these services and connect you with solutions to your needs.
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Statistics See emergency wait times for AHS. Predicted times
are updated every two minutes and are approximate because new
patients arrive quickly. Emergency Dept. Length of Stay Emergency
Dept. Length of Stay Weekly updates on emergency department lengths
of stay in Edmonton and Calgary. Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services Because lives are potentially on the
line whenever Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are called upon,
ensuring were providing every patient with the right care, at the
right time, by the right provider remains a vital, ongoing goal for
Alberta Health Services (AHS). Performance Measures Performance
Measures Alberta Health Services has developed 16 performance
measures which reflect key areas within the health system that are
important to Albertans. They are also held as standards within
health care.
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Slogan & Logo
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Different way of participating Fundraising events are a special
way to honor and support our loved ones and all Albertans facing
cancer. Together, we can power change You can Volunteers generously
give their time and energy to help patients find their way and
accelerate discovery right here at home.
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Different ways of how people can donate Monthly donors are
integral to a stable source of funding for progress in cancer
research, prevention, and care taking place right here at the Cross
Cancer Institute. Monthly Giving Planned Giving Leaving a gift in
your Will is a chance to show what you lived for, what is important
to you, a chance to tell your story: you want to ensure optimal
cancer care for future generations Donate a Car Donate A Car Canada
accepts vehicle donations for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
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Events More than 400 fundraising events take place each year in
support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and each one of them is
organized by someone like you! From head shaves to soccer
tournaments and everything in between, were here to support your
fundraising event every step of the way.
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Contact Information Address Tom Baker Cancer Centre - 1331 29
Street NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 Telephone 403-521-3723
(Switchboard) Toll free 1-866-238-3735 Wheelchair accessible For
more information please contact the facility.