Alberta Cancer Foundation
43 Albertans hear the words "you have cancer" every day.
In 2019, the Northern Alberta Boston Pizza franchisees pledged $450,000 to an investigator-initiated trial in immunotherapy led by Dr. John Walker at the Cross Cancer Institute. The project focuses on repurposing drugs to boost immune response in cancers that were previously unresponsive to immunotherapy, including melanoma.
Progress in the treatment of cancer depends on being able to translate scientific discovery in the lab to the bedside, so patients benefit. The only way to get there is through clinical trials.
The Alberta Cancer Foundation has supported clinical trials across the province for years, but we need you now more than ever. We have set the stage to propel Alberta to be a world leader in clinical trials, ultimately saving more lives and making a difference for those 43 Albertans.
Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta
The mission of Make-A-Wish® Northern Alberta is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Along with the national office, eight regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need from coast-to-coast. Make-A-Wish Canada is an affiliate of Make-A-Wish® International, the largest wish-granting organization in the world, making dreams and wishes come true for more than 350,000 children since 1980. Boston Pizza Northern Alberta has proudly presented ten wishes to date!
Edmonton Minor Hockey Association
The Ron Brodeur Hockey Scholarship was set-up in 2007 shortly after Ron Brodeur passed away. Ron was a beloved brother to Terry, Roger and Darryl and the Boston Pizza family. He was very devoted and involved in hockey, both for himself and his two sons. The scholarship was created in his memory by the Northern Alberta Boston Pizza franchisees in partnership with the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association. The scholarship is awarded to two hockey players within the Edmonton community each year.