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Tom baker cancer Centre Alberta Health Services

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Mission Statement To provide a patient-focused Quality health system that is accessible Sustainable for all Albertans.

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History/Background of the charity Since 1991, this special charity event has raised more than $5.1 million for the Alberta Cancer Foundation Money raised was in support of cancer research, prevention and care at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Fred Coles, Tournament Chair of 11 years, built this tournament to be one of Calgarys premier charity events. Having experienced firsthand the amazing cancer care provided at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre He worked with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to make a difference here in Calgary. We now continue the tradition in his memory after his passing in 2008. At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we share Freds passion for enhancing patient care

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History/Background of the charity This is why all the funds from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre Golf Classic will be invested in a glioblastoma (brain cancer) research study aimed at extending the lives of brain cancer patients. This world-class research takes place right at the Tom Baker Centre and is drastically improving outcomes for patients.

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Goals Sources of Help for People with Cancer People who are dealing with cancer have many needs. We want to help you with these needs as much as possible. At Tom Baker Cancer Centre we treat your cancer and offer many services to support you and your family. We have prepared this booklet to let you know about some of the ways that we can help. we are not able to provide support for all of the special needs that you may have. This booklet also lists many outside sources of help from the government, community organizations and businesses. We hope that it will inform you about these services and connect you with solutions to your needs.

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Statistics See emergency wait times for AHS. Predicted times are updated every two minutes and are approximate because new patients arrive quickly. Emergency Dept. Length of Stay Emergency Dept. Length of Stay Weekly updates on emergency department lengths of stay in Edmonton and Calgary. Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Services Because lives are potentially on the line whenever Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are called upon, ensuring were providing every patient with the right care, at the right time, by the right provider remains a vital, ongoing goal for Alberta Health Services (AHS). Performance Measures Performance Measures Alberta Health Services has developed 16 performance measures which reflect key areas within the health system that are important to Albertans. They are also held as standards within health care.

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Different way of participating Fundraising events are a special way to honor and support our loved ones and all Albertans facing cancer. Together, we can power change You can Volunteers generously give their time and energy to help patients find their way and accelerate discovery right here at home.

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Different ways of how people can donate Monthly donors are integral to a stable source of funding for progress in cancer research, prevention, and care taking place right here at the Cross Cancer Institute. Monthly Giving Planned Giving Leaving a gift in your Will is a chance to show what you lived for, what is important to you, a chance to tell your story: you want to ensure optimal cancer care for future generations Donate a Car Donate A Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

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Events More than 400 fundraising events take place each year in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and each one of them is organized by someone like you! From head shaves to soccer tournaments and everything in between, were here to support your fundraising event every step of the way.

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Contact Information Address Tom Baker Cancer Centre - 1331 29 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 Telephone 403-521-3723 (Switchboard) Toll free 1-866-238-3735 Wheelchair accessible For more information please contact the facility.

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Web site Address e. acfonline@albertacancer.caacfonline@albertacancer.ca