DID YOU KNOW?
The Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) was
launched in 1994, by Don Muir and a group
of dedicated volunteers, in order to meet an
identified need of individuals with cancer,
living on Hamilton Mountain. CAP now
provides services for all of the greater region
of Hamilton and surrounding communities.
CAP receives no government funding.
It is entirely dependent upon support from
the community.
CAP relies primarily upon volunteers for
everything from planning to service delivery.
Over 100 volunteers contribute their time,
every year, to plan for and run fundraising
events and deliver CAP’s much needed
services.
On an annual basis, CAP
·· provides services for over 2000 individuals
·· provides free parking for more than 1000
appointments taking place at the Juravinski
Hospital or Juravinski Cancer Centre
·· provides over 3000 rides to and from
cancer-related medical appointments
·· issues well over 5000 pieces of
equipment, other necessities (e.g., wigs,
breast prostheses and bras, bed pads,
incontinence products, etc.) or oral
nutritional supplements
All of CAP’s services are offered free of
charge for as long as they are needed.
The Cancer Assistance Program is a
community-based, not-for-profit organization,
led by a team of volunteers and staff,
offering free services to ease the physical,
emotional and economic impact of those in our
community affected by cancer.
Its vision is of a community where people
affected by cancer receive assistance and
support in their time of need.
The values which guide CAP’s volunteers and
staff, in their day-to-day efforts, are:
Compassion
Commitment
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Responsible Stewardship
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
569 Concession Street
Hamilton, Ontario
L8V 1B2
Tel 905 383 9797
Toll Free 1 844 588 9797
Fax 905 383 0202
cancerassist.ca
[email protected]
Charitable Registration #14026 2759 RR0001
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Providing free services for
individuals with cancer, living in Hamilton
and surrounding communities.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND
FROM CANCER-RELATED
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
Transportation is available, free of charge,
to and from cancer-related medical
appointments. All rides coordinated through
CAP’s Drive & Ride program are provided by
compassionate and trained volunteers.
To register for transportation support, simply
call the office, once you have a date(s) for
which you require a ride(s).
Transportation is available for residents of
the greater region of Hamilton only
Drive & Ride program proudly supported by
PARKING
CAP has limited parking available for
individuals with appointments at the
Juravinski Cancer Centre or Juravinski
Hospital. To register for parking, you must
call or attend the office upon having dates
for which you will require a parking spot.
Prior to using the parking, you must
attend the office to pick up and sign for
your parking pass.
PERSONAL CARE AND
COMFORT PRODUCTS
Individuals can secure wigs, breast
prostheses and mastectomy bras, at no cost.
Monthly issuances of adult incontinence
products and oral nutritional supplements
are also available, at no cost.
To register and secure the required items,
the person in need or a support person
must attend the office.
HOME HEALTH
EQUIPMENT LOANS
Home health equipment loans are available,
at no charge, for as long as individuals are in
need of the same.
Individuals can borrow as many items as
required and exchange them as necessary,
at any point that personal needs change.
Equipment available for loan includes such
things as:
·· Raised toilet seats
·· Bathtub transfer
benches
·· Commodes
·· Bath chairs
·· Wheelchairs
·· Transfer chairs
·· Versa frames
·· Rollators
·· Walkers
·· Bed rails
·· Canes
All equipment is sanitized and tested for
safety prior to loan.
To register for an equipment loan, the
individual in need or a support person
must attend the office.