Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is an unimaginable feeling. But knowing that researchers like Sujit Maiti are behind the scenes, there is progress behind the fear.
As a Bioinformatician (a researcher with an expertise in handling data), Maiti’s world revolves around data, and building the hidden story it uncovers. As an important part of Dr. Majumder’s team at Brandon University, he’s helping actualize a blood test that will detect breast cancer as early as Stage 0 – a groundbreaking and exciting discovery that showcases the impact of research.
“We now have beautiful technologies that capture and generate a lot of data,” he explains, “but that’s only part of it. You have to understand the data, analyze it properly and show that you can come up with a significant conclusion, and that the data is telling you this.” He does this by looking for signatures (patterns) in the data from real cells collected from patients, and painstakingly summarizing it.
His passion grew from early on in his education “I love human diseases,” he says with a laugh, referencing his study of interest while at Western University in Ontario. When he moved to Manitoba he jumped at the chance to work with breast cancer. “It’s data with real life, which makes it interesting. And breast cancer is all too common, I wanted to help”. He says, a reminder that 1 in 8 women in Canada will get breast cancer in their lives.
“My work is going to directly help people at the end of the day, it’s why I have to finish it, and have energy to do it.” He says, excitedly, speaking of the untraditional hours he keeps. “It’s 24/7. Because when you are doing something else, in the back of your mind, you’re still working.” His passion is palpable, a ray of light shining on this dark disease.
While their study has been published and the science has been proven, there is still important work to be done. Their next step is developing a blood test so specific and sensitive it can be put into market, but they need funding. “Everything’s so expensive to run the lab, to generate the data,” he says of the reality all researchers face. “We also need money to get samples, so we can confirm the data.” The team is hoping more women will donate blood and biopsy to their study. “This little bit more would help us a lot. They’re already getting a biopsy, we’re just asking for them to get a little bit more.” Maiti pleads, respectfully.
The work that Maiti and other researchers are proving that research is working. And it’s why generous donations are so invaluable in the quest to turn breast cancer into an illness instead of a life-threatening disease. So please, donate today.
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Donating securities is becoming more popular, and supports Breast Cancer Canada just like cash donations. Gifts of publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) are an easy, tax-effective way to make a contribution towards life-saving research that helps with early detection, better treatments, and ultimately Securities can be of any size and given immediately, or you can bequeath them to Breast Cancer Canada in your will. Just like a cash donation, you’ll get a donation tax credit for your gift of securities.
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LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
This is often called a bequest. It’s the simplest way to make a legacy gift. A gift in your will has no effect on your current income and your estate receives a charitable donation tax receipt. Here’s a sample of simple bequest wording : “To pay the sum of $_________ OR _______% of the residue of my estate to Breast Cancer Canada.”
DONATING A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
Life insurance is a way to provide financial security for your family. If the needs of your family are already taken care of, a life insurance policy is a smart way to donate to charity including tax savings for your estate. Speak to your financial advisors for your personalized advice and learn how a gift of life insurance can work for you. Here’s the top-line on ways of leaving gifts of life insurance:
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Register a significant difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Donate the proceeds of a registered account: Tax-free savings account (TFSA); Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); Registered retirement income fund (RRIF). It’s a smart way to make a major contribution. Without reducing your current assets. Without subjecting the funds to probate fees. While reducing taxes on your estate through a donation receipt.
Making a gift like this is easy. Designate Breast Cancer Canada as the beneficiary of your registered account. You benefit from the full use of your account(s) during your lifetime. We receive any remaining funds after your passing.
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A partnership with Breast Cancer Canada is a win-win. It improves employee engagement, boosts morale, fosters a tighter culture. It raises your organization’s profile and demonstrates your support for breast cancer research. To customers. To employees. To suppliers. Most of all – it makes a positive impact for those affected directly by breast cancer.
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Make a contribution to a fundraiser being held in support of Breast Cancer Canada. You can search for the organization or person you wish to support; or click on the event name to make a general donation to the Raise More initiative of your choice.
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Thinking about becoming a corporate partner of Breast Cancer Canada? Amazing. We work with all types of organizations. We’ll help you deliver results which are measurable. National or local.
A partnership with Breast Cancer Canada is a win-win. It improves employee engagement, boosts morale, fosters a tighter culture. It raises your organization’s profile and demonstrates your support for breast cancer research. To customers. To employees. To suppliers. Most of all – it makes a positive impact for those affected directly by breast cancer.
We’ll raise money for life-saving breast cancer research, together.
Let’s talk about building your program!
Contact Charlene Politano today to get started.
Email: cpolitano@breastcancerprogress.ca
Phone: 1-800-567-8767 or 416-352-8567
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The more money we raise, the sooner we can end breast cancer. The more time researchers have in the lab. The more technology they can use. The more support we can get. Advancements in early detection and personalized treatment are in reach, and with your help to raise funds, we can find a cure sooner.
There are many ways to fundraise – whether you want to create a competition or tournament, fundraise with your team, challenge your colleagues, host a pink party, have a bake sale or cook-off, the idea is to raise more for breast cancer research.
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Volunteers are Breast Cancer Canada’s most important resource, and the backbone of our organization. From helping build our PROgress research to helping breast cancer patients, to supporting events, special fundraising projects and administrative tasks, our volunteers are dedicated to making a positive, life-changing impact.
We ensure our volunteers have the best possible experience and apply the Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.
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Regional Hubs are an integral part of Breast Canada Canada. We connect communities and those committed to our mission to make the goal local. Together, we can save lives through advancing breast cancer research, coast to coast.
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