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• Comment: Please rewrite before resubmitting. João^hola 07:33, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

• Comment: Currently written like an advertisement for the foundation. All of the citations are missing date parameters. Please ensure that a neutral point of view is adhered to throughout the article. Utopes _{(talk / cont)} 20:48, 22 July 2025 (UTC)

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Canadian Cancer Support Charity

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation (Wellspring) is a Canadian charity^[1] that provides non-medical supportive care services for individuals living with cancer, as well as caregivers and family members.^[2]

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. 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.^[3][4][5]

In 1999, a second ___location opened at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.^[3] Since then, the organization has expanded to different locations in Ontario, Alberta, and New Brunswick, as well as through online programming. ^[6][7][8]

Programs and Services

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.^{[2][7][9][10]}

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 Tracee Melchor from ETalk, Nathan Downer, anchor of CP24, Fashion’s Editor-in-Chief Noreen Flanagan^[11], Arlene Dickinson from Dragon's Den^[12], TV personality Lainey Lui^[13], Canadian fashion personality Jeanne Beker, celebrity stylist Kim Appelt, and sports commentator Jamie Campbell.^[14]

Wellspring Henderson Hoe Down: This fundraising gala 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.^[15]

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 branding, and program standards.^[7]

Locations

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation (Toronto, ON) ^[1][7]

• Westerkirk House (Toronto) ^[7]
• Birmingham Gilgan House (Oakville)^[16]
• Hospital-based hubs at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital, and Michael Garron Hospital ^[7]

Wellspring Chinguacousy (Brampton, ON)

• Opened in 2008^[17]

Wellspring Niagara (Fonthill, ON)

• Established in 2001^[18]

Wellspring London and Region (London & Stratford, ON)

• Launched in 1999; expanded in partnership with the YMCA^[19]

Wellspring Alberta

• Carma House (Calgary, 2009)^[20][21]
• Randy O’Dell House (Calgary, 2019)^[21][22][23]
• Edmonton House (Edmonton, 2017)^[24]

Wellspring New Brunswick (Moncton, NB)

• Established in 2024^[8]

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11. McMillan, Aya (Feb 13, 2018). "The Models in This Inspiring Fashion Show Have All Been Impacted by Cancer". Fashion Magazine.
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13. Flanagan, Noreen (Feb 22, 2016). "Five-time cancer survivor Sabrina Fuoco makes her runway debut". Elle.
14. Douglas, Jennifer (January 12, 2024). "Dress You Up". Living Luxe.
15. Wallace, Andrew (May 1, 2012). "Party Pages: local philanthropists don their dandiest cowboy duds for the Wellspring Henderson Hoedow". Toronto Life.
16. Leitao, Ramona (May 26, 2025). "Local cancer support volunteers celebrated for decades of dedication". Oakville News.
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