Together, we are stronger

Together we can beat cancer. Join our team and make a difference in the fight against cancer. Whether you’re a marketing expert, budding event planner, or have lived experience, all are welcome.

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As a student-run club at the University of British Columbia, we aim to provide support, awareness, and fundraise in the fight against cancer.

What we do

COVID-19 & UBCCA

Due to COVID-19 in BC, all current UBC Cancer Association events have been taken virtual. Remember to be kind, calm, and safe during these next few months: we’re all in this together.

Daffodil Month: The Origins & The Impact

Daffodil Month: The Origins & The Impact

Apr 17, 2021

April is Canada’s Daffodil Month, a month  about raising awareness for cancer all around. It is during this Daffodil Campaign that the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and organizations brings Canadians together to commemorate and remember those who battled against...

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Relay For Life: A History Still in the Making

Relay For Life: A History Still in the Making

Mar 4, 2021

 With March under way, Relay For Life has arrived at UBCCA and we want to make sure you're clued in on the event, its history, and how you can get involved regardless of Covid-19. In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a practicing surgeon, wanted to find a way to raise cancer...

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Stories of Hope: Vanessa Delle Monache

Stories of Hope: Vanessa Delle Monache

Feb 5, 2021

This blog post has been written in the perspective of two time cancer survivor, Vanessa Delle Monache. Follow along her story as she is diagnosed with both Hodgkin's Lymphoma and breast cancer and learns to overcome both diseases and share her Story of Hope for...

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