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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=Feb 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 |url-status=live |archive-url= |work=Toronto Star}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=09/05/May 9, 2025 |title=Cancer care enhances patient and caregiver well-being. |url=https://hospitalnews.com/cancer-care-enhances-patient-and-caregiver-well-being/ |url-status=live |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 |url-status=live |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=May 12/05/, 1992 |title=New cancer centre will offer patients support services |url-status=dead |work=The Medical Post |pages=63}}</ref>, by Anne Armstrong Gibson, a cancer patient who sought to address the emotional and practical needs of individuals facing cancer. 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. <ref>{{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 the patient with 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, 32-33,47,60,62-63,70,72,89,91,96,109-110,121}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Markland |first=Shelley |date=05/May 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=":2">{{Cite web |date=May 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/ |url-status=live |website=Hospital News}}</ref> Since then, the organization has expanded to multiple 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 |url-status=live |website=Newsire}}</ref>
=== Programs and Services ===
* Westerkirk House (Toronto) <ref name=":2" />
* 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 |url-status=live |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=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 |url-status=live |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 house that Niagara built’ |url=https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/how-a-dying-promise-turned-into-the-house-that-niagara-built-6360531 |url-status=live |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 |url-status=live |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 |url-status=live |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/ |url-status=live |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/ |url-status=live |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/ |url-status=live |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 |url-status=live |work=Edmonton Journal}}</ref>
'''Wellspring New Brunswick (Moncton, NB)'''
* Established in 2024<ref>{{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 |url-status=live |work=CBC}}</ref>
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