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Support the mission and vision of the Tumour Foundation of BC

As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the resilience and strength of our community impacted by neurofibromatosis (NF). Thanks to your generosity, the Tumour Foundation of BC has been able to make a life-changing difference for individuals and families by providing vital support and hope. As one family expressed:

“You don’t know how much my family has appreciated the work of the Tumour Foundation over the
years. Any time we needed support, information, or guidance, you have been there—always fighting for
us."

Over the past year, our staff provided guidance to countless individuals navigating the complex healthcare system. Whether it was offering reassurance, personalized resources, or securing referrals for specialized care, we were there every step of the way. Despite these successes, there are days when we wonder if we can keep up our work. The challenges of keeping the Foundation afloat, especially during these difficult financial times, can be daunting. The truth is, without your continued support, many in our community would struggle to find the help they need.

Our programs—including the NF Health Line, the NF Symposium, and our awareness campaigns—are lifelines for the NF community. This year alone, the NF Health Line helped patients access MRI diagnostics and specialist referrals while providing essential emotional and practical support to families.
One patient shared:

"Thank you so much for all that information and your time...Your time to write to me means a lot and
makes me feel less alone."

With nearly 100 people on our waitlist for specialized NF care, we are continually expanding our efforts to meet the growing needs of the NF community. Over the past 40 years, we’ve matured from a small support group into a powerful advocate for change.

Our advocacy includes pushing for coverage under the Medical Services Plan for neurofibroma removal and ensuring new treatments like selumetinib become accessible. Every day, more individuals impacted by NF are turning to us for help—and your generosity makes all of this possible. We've seen firsthand how much your contributions matter. Whether it's helping a parent explain NF to their child or offering hope to someone newly diagnosed, you are making a difference. As one patient put it:

"Today, I made a little headway with my doctor... Baby steps, but I felt more confident because of the support I received from the Foundation."

This holiday season, we ask for your support to ensure that more people can access these lifechanging services. Your contributions help parents, patients, and families find hope and care in their time of need.

Will you donate today to ensure the NF community can access hope, support, and care in the year ahead?

Together, we can continue to be a light in the dark for those living with the impact of NF. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyous holiday season,

Lauren Yip
President

 

MONTHLY GIVING

If you're looking for a simple way to make a lasting impact, consider joining our Monthly Giving Program. Even a contribution of $5 a month helps provide ongoing support to the NF community,Plus, you can adjust or cancel your gift at any time—your generosity is completely on your terms. Every dollar truly makes a difference!

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

 
Become a Monthly Donor
Give in honour or memory
Give a Meaningful Gift
Make a Planned Gift/Bequest
Make a Gift of Stock
Matching Gifts
Join our monthly giving program and provide year-round support to families living with NF.
Pay tribute to a friend, loved one or colleague with a donation to support those impacted by NF.
Gifts for NF are meaningful gifts that you can purchase for family, friends and co-workers while meeting the unique needs of children and adults battling neurofibromatosis (NF). Gifts for NF represent our mission of improving the lives of those affected with NF, in action.  Each symbolic gift will make a difference to your honouree, as well as to the children and families on a journey with NF.

GIFTS FOR NF

A planned gift or bequest through your will allows you to designate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate to the Tumour Foundation of BC. A bequest may reduce the amount of your taxable estate, which may increase the actual amount available to loved ones. Please talk to your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best way to include the Tumour Foundation of BC in your estate plans.

Gifts of stock offers a two-fold tax savings: a tax-deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift and capital gains can be avoided. For stock transfer information, please contact our Executive Director 1-800-285-2263.

Double the impact of your donations! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your employer has a matching gift policy, contact your Human Resources department.

We are deeply grateful for the generosity our funding partners who support our mission: Alexion and Province of BC, Pacific Blue Cross, Telus- Future is Friendly Grant along with hundreds of individual donors.