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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 caregivers and family members. Services include peer support, counselling, support groups, physical activity programs, educational workshops, art therapy, meditation, symptom management support and financial navigation.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bottaro |first=Angelica |date=June 26, 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> Programs are provided free of charge and do not require a medical referral.<ref name=":4" />

=== History ===

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Wellspring delivers supportive care for cancer patients and caregivers. 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, 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 ===

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wellspring expanded its virtual programming, enabling access across Canada. <ref name=":3" />

'''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 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 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.<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:''' A fundraising gala that used a Western-themed attire to raise money in support of Wellspring. Previous guests include Nancy Wilson, CBC anchor; Steve Paikin of TVO's The Agenda; Beverly Thomson from Canada AM; Wendy Mesley of the CBC; Cynthia Mulligan from CityTV; Jim Treliving, businessman and Dragons’ Den panelist; Ali Badshah, comedian; Olympic gold medallist Tessa Bonhomme; and 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>

=== Organizational Structure ===

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation operates centres in the Greater Toronto Area, and oversees 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=":4" />

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