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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0021 | Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-634-6893 |
| Toll Free Phone | Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333; Quit Smoking Helpline 1-877-513-5333 |
| TTY Phone | 1-866-786-3934 |
| halton@ontario.cancer.ca | |
| Website | www.cancer.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCSBurlington/ Twitter: twitter.com/CCSHaltonUnit YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CDNCancerSociety |
| Primary Contact | Sharon Burns, Community Office Manager; Email: sburns@ontario.cancer.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Patricia Hadfield, Community Coordinator; Phone: 905-634-6893 ext 3162 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Sandy McDonald, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator; Phone: 905-634-6893 ext 3163 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1938 |
| Primary Executive | Jeff Cornett, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Robert Lawrie, Chair of the Board of Directors |
| Funding | Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Major services: Cancer support * matches cancer patients and their caregivers with volunteers who have been through the same experiences * service available in English, French and many other languages Volunteer transportation * provides transportation to cancer treatment centres including: Juravinski Cancer Centre *Joseph Brant * McMaster * Princess Margaret * Sunnybrook * Mount Sinai * Credit Valley * all Toronto area hospitals * 3 business days notice is required * new patients who register with the transportation service will be required to pay a yearly $100 registration fee * youth 18 years old or younger will not be charged * if patients are unable to pay the full registration fee, they may be eligible for assistance through the compassionate program * to learn more visit Getting transportation to treatment * volunteer opportunities available Cancer information * information tailored to individual needs Information outreach * brochures on all different types of cancer * available in English, French and other languages Advocacy for cancer patients Fundraising for cancer research Daffodil Days * door to door residential canvas * team-based Relay for Life * Great Ride 'N Stride * Mudmoiselle * Neon Night Smokers' Helpline * a free, confidential telephone service that offers personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by program/service * call for information * transportation program for individuals undergoing active treatment or within their first year after registration |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Transportation Program: annual registration fee for patients over 18 years old ; None - for support services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Burloak Dr and Harverster Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults ; Transportation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Medical Appointments Transportation ; Programs for Home Support ; Smoking Cessation ; Transportation to Medical Appointment |
| Service Categories | Disease/Disability Information ~ Cancer ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Cancer ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ Cancer ; Individual Advocacy ~ Cancer ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ Cancer ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Cancer ; Smoking/Vaping Cessation ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Cancer ; Volunteer Opportunities |
