The future is bright for Manitobans - CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

Last year CancerCare Manitoba Foundation was humbled to receive a transformational gift of $27 million from the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation.

This is the largest philanthropic donation in support of cancer care in the history of Manitoba and will ensure CancerCare Manitoba remains at the forefront of cancer research and patient care.

The gift will support four key areas:

the renewal of research lab facilities
new single-cell technology that is unique in Canada
increased capacity for genomic sequencing to advance personalized medicine
a new dedicated space for the Centre for Hope in Brandon

The future has truly changed for Manitobans affected by a cancer diagnosis. We are grateful to the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation for this donation and honouring Paul’s commitment to making this province better for all Manitobans.

“My dad loved this province and believed in supporting all aspects of healthcare from research in the labs to holistic support programs to ensure Manitobans can receive the best possible care close to home. We are proudly honouring his legacy with this gift today.”

- Scott Albrechtsen, President of Paul Albrechtsen Foundation

“The impact this gift will have on cancer research and patient care in this province is momentous. I am profoundly grateful to the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation for this donation and for honouring Paul’s commitment to making this province better for all Manitobans.”

- Patti Smith, President & CEO of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

“This very generous gift from the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation will continue to build CancerCare Manitoba as a leading comprehensive cancer centre in Canada. This investment and the resulting research breakthroughs will improve the lives of patients and families across the province. Patients who come through our doors can expect the best care informed by research.”

- Dr. Sri Navaratnam, President & CEO of CancerCare Manitoba.

Press Release

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Announces $27 Million Donation

Local News Publications

The CancerCare Manitoba Foundation announces the donation of 27 million dollars from the Paul Albrechtsen Foundation, CBC Radio – Up to Speed

May 31, 2023

Patti Smith, The President and Chief Executive Officer of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation spoke to Faith Fundal about a generous donation that was given to the foundation and how instrumental the money will be.

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CancerCare Manitoba Foundation recipient of historic $27 million dollar donation, Global News

May 31, 2023

It’s a record-setting gift being called momentous for cancer research in Manitoba.

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CancerCare Manitoba receives largest healthcare donation in history of province, CTV News

May 31, 2023

CancerCare Manitoba says the largest single donation to a healthcare facility in the history of the province will go a long way towards helping cancer patients.

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$27M donation leaves CancerCare Manitoba Foundation CEO ‘unspeakably humbled’, CBC News

May 31, 2023

A massive donation of $27 million, made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation by a private charity, “will forever change the future of cancer care in this province,” foundation president Patti Smith says.

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Philanthropist Albrechtsen’s foundation makes record-setting $27M donation to CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg Free Press

May 31, 2023

Paul Albrechtsen wasn’t one for the spotlight, but a record-breaking donation made in his name to CancerCare Manitoba announced Wednesday has further cemented his place as one of the most prolific philanthropists the province has ever had.

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