CANCER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CITY OF HAMILTON & DISTRICT
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Mission Statement
The Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) is a community-based not-for-profit organization, with over 25 years of providing free services for individuals affected by cancer, living in the greater region of Hamilton and surrounding area. Services provided include transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments, access to parking for appointments taking place at the Juravinski Cancer Centre and Juravinski Hospital, home health equipment loans and the issuance of other day-to-day necessities including wigs, breast prostheses and mastectomy bras and monthly issuances of oral nutritional supplements and adult incontinence products. Supports continue for as long as individuals require them. The Cancer Assistance Program is not in receipt of any government funding and instead, relies upon the generosity of the community, proceeds from special events and community grants.
About This Cause
Mission: The Cancer Assistance Program is a community-based, not-for-profit organization, led by a team of volunteers and staff, offering free services to ease the physical, emotional and economic impact of those in our community affected by cancer. Vision: Its vision is of a community where people affected by cancer receive assistance and support in their time of need. Values: The values which guide CAP's volunteers and staff, in their day-to-day efforts, are: Compassion, Commitment, Confidentiality, Team Work and Responsible Stewardship The Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) was launched in 1994, by Don Muir and a group of dedicated volunteers, in order to meet an identified need of individuals with cancer, living on Hamilton Mountain. CAP now provides services for all of the greater region of Hamilton and surrounding communities. CAP receives no government funding. It is entirely dependent upon support from the community. CAP relies primarily upon volunteers for everything from planning to service delivery. Over 160 volunteers contribute their time, every year, to plan for and run fundraising, events and deliver CAP’s much needed services. On an annual basis, CAP ·· provides services for over 2500 individuals ·· provides free parking for more than 1500 appointments taking place at the Juravinski Hospital or Juravinski Cancer Centre ·· provides over 4000 rides to and from cancer-related medical appointments ·· issues well over 9000 pieces of equipment, other necessities (e.g., wigs, breast prostheses and bras, bed pads, incontinence products, etc.) or oral nutritional supplements All of CAP’s services are offered free of charge for as long as they are needed.