Jean Epp-Gauthier will host a 'Mandala' workshop at the HOPE Cancer Help Centre in Saskatoon, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 10, 2014. 

"The mandala appears in all aspects of life, from the celestial circles we call the earth, sun and moon, to the conceptual circles of friends, family, and community. Through art therapy, this workshop will provide a creative visual and experiential demonstration of healing, unity, and peace." 

The cost is $10 (or a donation). To find out more or to register, call (306) 955-4673.

HOPE Cancer Help Centre serves people suffering from all different types of cancer, meeting needs not met by other organizations. Unlike other groups, we can respond quickly and flexibly, providing limited uninsured health services to cancer patients who cannot otherwise afford them.

These three women founded HOPE back in 1989. From right: Olga Stefaniuk, Marie Thiessen, and Lilah Breton.

HOPE's three founding members felt it was important to have a Saskatoon group to support patients with cancer, regardless of what kind of cancer it was. Twenty-five years later, HOPE continues to offer peer-led support groups, one-on-one support, financial assistance, local cancer advocacy, as well as workshops and presentations. 

Last year, your donations meant HOPE bought prescriptions not covered by Sask Health, including medications to relieve radiation burns and nausea. They meant ostomy supplies, for patients who've lost part of their colon, and who cannot otherwise leave their homes. They meant a rented wheelchair lift, allowing a palliative patient to remain home with her family. The quality of life of hundreds of cancer patients has improved thanks to the generosity of HOPE's supporters.

Our grassroots organization does not receive a penny of government funding. You won't see pink-branded items on sale at our Race for Recovery. Every dollar this non-profit raises stays in Saskatoon and area. As a registered charity, we rely heavily on volunteers, service clubs, the private sector, and people like you to make a difference. 

Our upcoming major fundraiser is the 19th Annual Race for Recovery on Sunday, June 1, 2014. We're counting on you to lace up your shoes, and bring out your family to show support for local cancer patients who need your help. 

HOPE Cancer Help Centre’s annual Race for Recovery is set.  Join the hundreds of participants who will have gathered pledges in preparation of a long-time community fundraising event. Walk a 2 km or 5km course. Run or jog a 5km or 10 km course.  It’s all for fun and for a great community cause.

Registration gets underway at 9 am at the Vimy Memorial Band shell in Kiwanis Park followed by entertainment at 10 am and opening ceremonies at 10:30 am with the Race for Recovery leaving the starting line at 11 am.

Enjoy the fun, food & festivities with activities for families and face painting for the kids. This will be the 17th year that the fundraising event is held in Saskatoon.

Volunteers are most welcomed as are the more than 400 walkers and runners who raise money for cancer patients undergoing treatment and the effects of their treatment.  

Momentum is building for The 17^th Annual Race for Recovery in support of HOPE Cancer Help Centre to be held in Saskatoon on Sunday, June 24^th.  Walkers and runners will converge on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River at the Vimy Ridge Memorial Band shell to kick off the annual event.

The Race for Recovery is an annual fundraising event in Saskatoon

raising money for direct support to people who are in cancer treatment.

All people – All Cancers describes the approach taken by HOPE. Many cancer patients in treatment are faced with the sudden realization that their everyday life must come to an abrupt halt when they are faced with intervention treatments and they are without benefits, resources or family financial support. HOPE catches as many cancer patients as possible when they fall through the cracks of support. Join the Race for Recovery and make a difference.

Sunday morning June 24^th. Run, walk or volunteer. Someone needs your support.

Contact HOPE Cancer Help Centre and sign up for the 17^th Annual Race for Recovery.