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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. Its services include peer support, counselling, support groups, physical activity programs, educational workshops, and financial navigation. 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=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 Wellesley Street East. Although Gibson died in 1995, as per her wishes, the foundation continued to expand across Canada. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Picard |first=A |date=01/01/2000 |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>
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In 1999, a second ___location opened at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
=== Programs and Services ===
Wellspring delivers non-clinical supportive care for cancer patients and caregivers. Its evidence-based programs are delivered by qualified professionals such as social workers, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, art therapists, and dietitians. Services include peer support, support groups, counselling, educational workshops, cancer-specific exercise classes, financial navigation, return-to-work support, and symptom management support.<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.
=== Organizational Structure ===
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation operates
=== 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)
· Birmingham Gilgan House (Oakville) <ref>{{Cite news |last=Leitao |first=Ramona |date=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, and Michael Garron Hospital <ref name=":4" />
'''Wellspring Chinguacousy (Brampton, ON)'''
· Opened in 2008 <ref>{{Cite news |date=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=11/01/2023 |title=How a dying promise turned into ‘the house that Niagara 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=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=03/02/2025 |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=03/08/2016 |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=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=08/10/2019 |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=04/06/2017 |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>{{Cite news |date=07/11/2024 |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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