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The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation was registered as an association in September 2002 and incorporated under the Societies Act on October 2003. The board of directors represents the medical, professional and business communities.
Recent medical studies from the Canadian Dermatology Association and the Canadian Cancer Society have shown that ever increasing numbers of Canadians are being diagnosed with skin cancers. Current Canadian Statistics Indicate skin cancer diagnosis now exceeds the combined total for lung, breast and prostate cancers. The fortunate part of this news is that unlike many types of cancer, almost all skin cancers are preventable. Prevention of these diseases and mitigation of their disastrous effects can be achieved through education for awareness, prevention strategies and early detection.
The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation started in 2000 as a Fundraiser with proceeds to skin cancer research and treatment. A charity golf tournament was organized in 2000 and expanded in 2001. Its success and community support has seen it evolve into an annual event. To date the society has not paid any director fees or honorariums. At this point the society is being carried on a volunteer basis.
The recipient of these donations was the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, which provides research, education and treatment of all cancers. However, the institute could not provide assurance that funding would be channelled to specific cancer programs. Accepted national or provincial organizations could not be found that would target skin cancer and this led to the decision to start the organization that could provide the focus.
About the CSCF
Dr. Barry Lycka, MD, FRCPC
President & Co-Founder
Lyle Best, Quikcard Solutions
Honorary Director