Spring is a time of growth and renewal. As soon as the snow melts and the days begin to get longer, we start to dream about warmer weather and feel a sense of hope and optimism. At The Princess Margaret, we feel that sense of hope 365 days a year, regardless of the season.
Despite the fact that cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada, hope permeates Princess Margaret Cancer Centre because of our dedicated team of research and healthcare professionals, our inspiring patients and, of course, our loyal community of generous supporters.
Over the years, thanks to critical funds generated by Lottery proceeds, The Princess Margaret has been able to pioneer novel treatments like immunotherapy, develop innovative psychosocial programs like Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) that are replicated around the world and even launch a blood test which can detect 50 different cancers before symptoms ever appear. We attract the best and brightest clinicians, researchers and trainees, each of whom believes deeply that The Princess Margaret is where you come to change the world. And with over 20% of our patients enrolled in clinical trials – a rate far higher than the U.S., the U.K. or the rest of Canada – The Princess Margaret is constantly testing new, more effective, less toxic ways of treating cancer.
All of these things combine to create hope and to reinforce our belief that together, we will transform cancer outcomes so that people everywhere can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
So, when you purchase your tickets for the 2024 Spring Princess Margaret Lottery, please know that you are not only getting an opportunity to win over 20,000 exciting prizes, you are contributing to world-leading research, exceptional patient care and, most importantly, you are fueling hope.
On behalf of everyone at The Princess Margaret, including thousands of patients and their loved ones who will benefit from your support, please accept my sincere thanks.
Best,
Miyo
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The 2023 Annual Report
See how The Princess Margaret is harnessing creativity to accelerate cancer breakthroughs in our 2023 Annual Report.