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= Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation =

'''Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation''' (Wellspring) is a Canadian charity<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION/FONDATION WELLSPRING POUR LES PERSONNES ATTEINTES DE CANCER — Quick View {{!}} Charity's detail page |url=https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/hacc/srch/pub/dsplyRprtngPrd?q.srchNmFltr=wellspring+cancer+support+Foundation&q.stts=0007&selectedCharityBn=892728940RR0001&dsrdPg=1 |website=Government of Canada}}</ref> that provides non-medical supportive care services for individuals living with cancer, as well as their caregivers and families.family Its services include peer support, counselling, support groups, physical activity programs, educational workshops, and financial navigationmembers. Programs are provided free of charge and do not require a medical referral. <ref>{{Cite news |last=Teotonio |first=I |date=16/02/2018 |title=Cancer patients still suffer after treatment. |archive-url=https://www.thestar.com/life/health-wellness/cancer-patients-still-suffer-after-treatment/article_2426cec1-c7ef-508f-a345-46adabd52947.html |work=Toronto Star}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=09/05/2025 |title=Cancer care enhances patient and caregiver well-being. |url=https://hospitalnews.com/cancer-care-enhances-patient-and-caregiver-well-being/ |website=Hospital News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bottaro |first=Angelica |date=June 26/06/, 2025 |title=Harnessing the power of cancer support programs to cope with the emotional scars. |url=https://www.healthing.ca/cancer/harnessing-the-power-of-cancer-support-groups-to-cope-with-the-emotional-scars |website=Healthing}}</ref>

=== History ===

Wellspring was founded in 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, by [[Anne Armstrong Gibson]], a cancer patient who sought to address the emotional and practical needs of individuals facing cancer.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wysong |first=Pippa |date=12/05/1992 |title=New cancer centre will offer patients support services |work=The Medical Post}}</ref> With support from Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, then CEO of Princess Margaret Hospital, the first Wellspring centre was opened in a coach house on 81 Wellesley Street East. Although Gibson died in 1995, as per her wishes, the foundation continued to expand across Canada. <ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Picard |first=A |date=01/01/Jan 27, 2000 |title=Cancer centre gives patients help, hope |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cancer-centre-gives-patients-help-hope/article22402088/ |url-status=live |website=Globe and Mail}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Barnes |first=Alan |date=03/02/Feb 3, 1995 |title=Lawyer Anne Gibson, advocate ‘for'for the patient with cancer’cancer' |url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102912294/anne-armstrong-gibson |url-status=live |work=The Toronto Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Green |first=Lisa |date=2009 |title=). Including Spirituality: A Means to Cope with Cancer and Recommendations for Health Care Professionals |url=https://scholars.wlu.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1909&context=etd |journal=Wilfrid Laurier University, Scholars Commons @ Laurier |pages=7–8}}</ref>

Scholars Commons @ Laurier |pages=7-8, 32-33,47,60,62-63,70,72,89,91,96,109-110,121}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Markland |first=Shelley |date=05/2001 |title=Wellspring - an oasis to people living with cancer |work=Hospital News}}</ref>

In 1999, a second ___location opened at [[Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre]] in Toronto. <ref name=":26">{{Cite web |date=30/05/2016 |title=Cancer Support for both the patient and the caregiver. |url=https://hospitalnews.com/cancer-support-for-both-the-patient-and-caregiver/ |website=Hospital News}}</ref> Since then, the organization has expanded to multipledifferent locations in Ontario, Alberta, and New Brunswick, as well as through online programming. <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=09/06/June 9, 2022 |title=TD and Wellspring launch new Virtual Centre |url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/td-and-wellspring-launch-new-virtual-centre-for-cancer-support-884293325.html |website=Newsire}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":2" />

=== Programs and Services ===

Wellspring delivers non-clinical supportive care for cancer patients and caregivers. Its evidence-based programsPrograms are delivered by qualified professionals such as [[Social work|social workers]], [[Psychotherapy|psychotherapists]], [[physiotherapists]], [[art therapists]], and [[Dietitian|dietitians]]. Services include [[peer support]], [[Support group|support groups]], [[counselling]], educational workshops, cancer-specific exercise classes, art therapy, nutrition, financial navigation, return-to-work support, and symptom management support.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 3, 2013 |title=Longo's Kitchen is the heart of Wellspring |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/news/longo-s-kitchen-is-the-heart-of-wellspring/article_0ef6fd4c-6f75-575f-b59b-c3757b36c11b.html |work=Inside Halton, Oakville Beaver}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Howes |first=Nathan |date=July 9, 2014 |title=Money Matters at Oakville's Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House |url=https://www.insidehalton.com/life/money-matters-at-oakvilles-wellspring-birmingham-gilgan-house/article_2dafb974-b96a-58d1-9657-1e44648b1bd2.html |work=Inside Halton, Oakville Beaver}}</ref>

=== Fundraising Events ===

'''Well Dressed for Spring:''' Well Dressed for Spring is an annual fundraising event benefiting Wellspring. Models are individuals with personal cancer stories. Previous emcees and guests include [[Traci Melchor|Tracee Melchor]] from ETalk, Nathan Downer, anchor of [[CP24]], Fashion’s Editor-in-Chief [[Noreen Flanagan]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=McMillan |first=Aya |date=Feb 13, 2018 |title=The Models in This Inspiring Fashion Show Have All Been Impacted by Cancer |url=https://fashionmagazine.com/style/holt-renfrew-wellspring-fashion-show-impacted-cancer/ |url-status=live |work=Fashion Magazine}}</ref>, [[Arlene Dickinson]] from Dragon's Den<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013 |title=Arlene Dickinson Hosts "Well Dressed For Spring" Fashion Show at Holt Renfrew |url=https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.462216 |url-status=live |work=CBC}}</ref>, TV personality [[Elaine Lui|Lainey Lui]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Flanagan |first=Noreen |date=Feb 22, 2016 |title=Five-time cancer survivor Sabrina Fuoco makes her runway debut |url=https://www.ellecanada.com/fashion/five-time-cancer-survivor-sabrina-fuoco-makes-her-runway-debut |url-status=live |work=Elle}}</ref>, Canadian fashion personality [[Jeanne Beker]], celebrity stylist Kim Appelt, and sports commentator [[Jamie Campbell (sportscaster)|Jamie Campbell]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Douglas |first=Jennifer |date=January 12, 2024 |title=Dress You Up |url=https://livingluxe.ca/dress-you-up/ |url-status=live |work=Living Luxe}}</ref>

'''Wellspring Henderson Hoe Down:''' This fundraising gala used a Western-themed attire to raise money in support of Wellspring. Previous guests include [[Nancy Wilson (journalist)|Nancy Wilson]], CBC anchor; [[Steve Paikin]] of [[TVO|TVO's]] [[The Agenda with Steve Paikin|The Agenda]]; [[Beverly Thomson]] from [[Canada AM]]; [[Wendy Mesley]] of the [[CBC]]; [[Cynthia Mulligan]] from [[Citytv|CityTV]]; [[Jim Treliving]], businessman and [[Dragons' Den (Canadian TV series)|Dragons’ Den]] panelist; [[Ali Badshah]], comedian; Olympic gold medallist [[Tessa Bonhomme]]; and [[Jim Cuddy|Jim Cuddy,]] frontman of [[Blue Rodeo]], who also performed during the evening.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wallace |first=Andrew |date=May 1, 2012 |title=Party Pages: local philanthropists don their dandiest cowboy duds for the Wellspring Henderson Hoedow |url=https://torontolife.com/city/wellspring-henderson-hoedown-2012/ |url-status=live |work=Toronto Life}}</ref>

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wellspring expanded its virtual programming through the launch of a dedicated Virtual Centre, enabling access across Canada, including remote and underserved regions. <ref name=":3" />

=== Organizational Structure ===

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation operates centres in the [[Greater Toronto Area]], and overseeingoversees Wellspring's intellectual property and program standards for affiliate organizations. Affiliate organizations—each a separate legally incorporated charity—operate in other regions while adhering to shared quality, branding, and program standards. <ref name=":14" />

=== Locations ===

'''Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation (Toronto, ON) <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation Operating Charity |url=https://charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/355-wellspring-cancer-support-foundation |website=Charity Intelligence}}</ref>'''

* Westerkirk House (Toronto) <ref name=":24" />

* Birmingham Gilgan House (Oakville) <ref>{{Cite news |last=Leitao |first=Ramona |date=May 26/05/, 2025 |title=Local cancer support volunteers celebrated for decades of dedication |url=https://www.oakvillenews.org/helpers/local-cancer-support-volunteers-celebrated-for-decades-of-dedication-10706606 |work=Oakville News}}</ref>

* Hospital-based hubs at [[Princess Margaret Cancer Centre]], [[St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto)|St. Michael’s Hospital,]] and [[Michael Garron Hospital]] <ref name=":4" />

'''Wellspring Chinguacousy (Brampton, ON)'''

* Opened in 2008 <ref>{{Cite news |date=Apr 13/04/, 2008 |title=Wellspring Chinguacousy opens its doors |url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/life/wellspring-chinguacousy-opens-its-doors/article_97236578-d1d0-5e67-b5a0-b23ae0441a82.html |work=Brampton Guardian}}</ref>

'''Wellspring Niagara (Fonthill, ON)'''

* Established in 2001 <ref>{{Cite news |last=Lansbergen |first=Bernard |date=Jan 11/01/, 2023 |title=How a dying promise turned into ‘the'the house that Niagara built’built' |url=https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/how-a-dying-promise-turned-into-the-house-that-niagara-built-6360531 |work=NotLLocal.com}}</ref>

'''Wellspring London and Region (London & Stratford, ON)'''

* Launched in 1999; expanded in partnership with the YMCA <ref>{{Cite news |last=Bieman |first=Jennifer |date=Apr 24/04/, 2019 |title=Wellspring cancer support agency expands programs to two London neighbourhoods |url=https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/wellspring-cancer-support-agency-expands-programs-to-two-london-neighbourhoods |work=The London Free Press}}</ref>

'''Wellspring Alberta'''

* Carma House (Calgary, 2009) <ref>{{Cite news |last=Parker |first=David |date=03/02/Feb 3, 2025 |title=Parker: Wellspring Alberta welcomes Joanne Aime as new CEO |url=https://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/parker-wellspring-alberta-joanne-aime-new-ceo |work=Calgary Herald}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Stalker |first=Amy |date=03/08/August 3, 2016 |title=Calgary businessman inspired by Wellspring to help cancer patients |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/calgary-businessman-inspired-by-wellspring-to-help-cancer-patients/ |work=CTV Calgary}}</ref>

* Randy O’Dell House (Calgary, 2019) <ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Croteau |first=Jill |date=May 15/05/, 2019 |title=New cancer support centre soon to be opened in southeast Calgary |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5281653/new-cancer-support-centre-in-calgary-soon-to-be-opened-in-southeast/ |work=Global News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Kevin |date=08/10/Oct 8, 2019 |title=Wellspring opens second permanent home in southeast Calgary |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/wellspring-opens-second-permanent-home-in-southeast-calgary/ |work=CTV Calgary}}</ref>

* Edmonton House (Edmonton, 2017) <ref>{{Cite news |last=Gerein |first=Keith |date=04/06/June 4, 2017 |title=Cancer patients find new outlet for help at Wellspring Edmonton |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/cancer-patients-find-new-outlet-for-help-at-wellspring-edmonton |work=Edmonton Journal}}</ref>

'''Wellspring New Brunswick (Moncton, NB)'''

* Established in 2024 <ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=07/11/Nov 7, 2024 |title=Home donated by Moncton family to become centre for people with cancer |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/bannon-house-moncton-hospital-1.7375863 |work=CBC}}</ref>

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