What Fondation québécoise du cancer does

The Fondation québécoise du cancer is a non-profit charitable foundation (organisme de bienfaisance, registration 107391963 RR 0001) founded in 1979 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. It is the only Quebec-dedicated cancer charity offering comprehensive direct services to people affected by cancer, supporting more than 20,000 Quebecers annually against a backdrop of approximately 60,000 new cancer diagnoses per year in the province. The organization operates with 67 employees across six regional centers with approximately 250 lodging rooms (Gatineau, Lévis, Montréal, Québec, Rouyn-Noranda, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières) located near major radio-oncology treatment sites, and delivers services province-wide through a toll-free Info-cancer hotline (1-800-363-0063), online appointment scheduling via Clic Santé, and a digital resources directory with over 2,200 entries.

The foundation's service portfolio centers on three pillars. First, Info-cancer Services provide oncology-nurse-staffed information, a lending library with free postal delivery, and Jumelage téléphonique — a peer telephone matching program connecting patients with trained volunteer survivors (sponsored by Merck Canada). Second, complementary therapies — art therapy, guided meditation, kinesiology, massage therapy, yoga, and acupuncture — are delivered at regional centers, partner hospitals (including on-site massage during chemotherapy via RMPQ and ACEQ), and online, with most services free or priced at $25 per session. Third, financial and legal assistance is delivered through the PAVQ program (up to $1,000/year for two years for low-income patients) and a Juripop partnership offering free legal services. Specialized offerings include Programme à Félix (young adults 15-39, sponsored by TELUS Foundation with the cancer15-39.com portal) and the Programme de soutien en entreprise (workplace cancer support).

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and charitable contributions. Streams include individual giving (online portal jedonneenligne.org and postal mail), corporate sponsorships (Pfizer, Merck Canada, TELUS Foundation, Desjardins), and event-based fundraising (Cancerto benefit dinners, La marche du Grand défoulement, Voyage ta vie lottery). Major partners include Pfizer Canada (Info-cancer sponsor), Merck Canada (peer matching sponsor), TELUS Foundation (Programme à Félix title sponsor), Juripop (legal services), RMPQ and ACEQ (massage therapy), and a March 2026 historic partnership with Santé Québec to accelerate cancer screening. Pricing for paid services is modest — accommodation at $45/night for patients, $35-$75/night for companions; massage and acupuncture at $25 per session — while information, peer matching, and most complementary therapies are provided free of charge.

Name

Fondation québécoise du cancer

Legal name

Fondation québécoise du cancer

Website

https://cancerquebec.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Fondation québécoise du cancer is a 1979-founded non-profit charitable foundation providing cancer support services to more than 20,000 Quebecers annually through six regional centers, an Info-cancer hotline, complementary therapies, financial and legal aid, and specialized youth and workplace programs, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Health & Support Communities (BPAMABAL)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Patient accommodation lodging
• Complementary oncology therapies
• Cancer information hotline
• Nonprofit healthcare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The foundation relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund its services. Online donation portal available at jedonneenligne.org. Postal mail donation processing with email option for faster receipt.
2. Corporate sponsorships and major gifts: Major corporate donations and sponsorships from partners such as Pfizer, Merck Canada, TELUS Foundation, and others support specific programs and services.
3. Event fundraising: Revenue generated from events including Cancerto benefit evenings, La marche du Grand défoulement, and Voyage ta vie lottery/prize draw.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fondation québécoise du cancer delivers a comprehensive suite of cancer support services across Quebec, including free information services (Info-cancer hotline, lending library, telephone peer matching), affordable accommodation at seven regional lodges near radio-oncology centers, complementary therapies (art therapy, massage, yoga, meditation, kinesiology, acupuncture), financial assistance (PAVQ program), and free legal aid via the Juripop partnership. The foundation also runs the Programme à Félix for young adults aged 15-39 with cancer and a corporate workplace support program. Services are accessed via the Info-cancer hotline (1-800-363-0063), online resources directory, regional centers, or referrals from healthcare partners.

Product overview

The Fondation québécoise du cancer operates as a comprehensive cancer support organization offering a unified platform of interconnected services across Quebec. The core offering consists of Info-cancer Services (Ligne Info-cancer hotline, Bibliothèque Info-cancer library, and Jumelage téléphonique peer matching), complemented by seven regional accommodation centers (hôtelleries) providing affordable lodging near treatment facilities. The organization delivers complementary therapies including art therapy, guided meditation, kinesiology, massage therapy, yoga, and acupuncture, all offered free or at low cost. Financial and legal assistance programs (PAVQ and Juripop partnership) support vulnerable patients, while the Programme à Félix provides specialized support for young adults aged 15-39. An online resources directory aggregates over 2,200 Quebec-wide resources, and the recently launched Base Oncologie platform delivers educational video content. All services are accessible province-wide via the Info-cancer hotline (1 800 363-0063) and regional centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cancer15-39.com: Portal dedicated to young adults aged 15-39 affected by cancer and their loved ones, part of the Programme à Félix
• Programme à Félix
• Info-cancer

Products and services

• Services Info-cancer A suite of free, confidential information services for cancer patients and their loved ones, staffed by oncology-experienced professionals who listen, inform, and refer callers to needed resources.
• Ligne Info-cancer A toll-free hotline (1-800-363-0063) staffed by experienced oncology nurses who answer questions about cancer, treatments, side effects, prevention, and supportive care, available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
• Bibliothèque Info-cancer A lending library providing information materials on all aspects of cancer including screening, prevention, treatments, nutrition, and wellness, with free postal delivery across Quebec.
• Jumelage téléphonique A peer telephone matching service connecting cancer patients or caregivers with trained volunteers who have lived through similar experiences, offering confidential emotional support and encouragement.
• Centres d'hébergement Seven affordable, comfortable, and secure lodging facilities near major radio-oncology centers across Quebec (Gatineau, Lévis, Montréal, Québec, Rouyn-Noranda, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières), with 250 double or single rooms each with private bathrooms, accommodating patients and a caregiver companion.
• Service de thérapies complémentaires Complementary therapy services offered at regional centers and partner healthcare facilities throughout Quebec, and online, designed to improve quality of life for cancer patients and their loved ones.
• Art-thérapie Art therapy workshops using a free studio approach where no artistic experience is required. Participants explore various mediums including painting, clay, wood, pastels, and plaster, guided by professional art therapists.
• Méditation guidée Guided meditation and relaxation sessions offered in a support group format, providing 50-minute workshops combining readings, participant exchanges, and adapted guided meditation techniques for stress reduction.
• Kinésiologie Adapted physical activity programs led by kinesiologists, offering personalized exercise programs, walking clubs, and education on healthy lifestyle habits, provided free of charge to cancer patients up to one year post-treatment.
• Massothérapie Oncology massage therapy services provided by specially trained massage therapists offering 60-minute sessions for $25, including chair massages during chemotherapy treatments at partner hospitals throughout Quebec.
• Yoga Free yoga classes for cancer patients up to one year post-treatment, offered in person and online, including onco-yoga specifically designed for people undergoing cancer treatments combined with guided meditation.
• Acupuncture Acupuncture treatments using sterile, single-use needles adapted to each patient's cancer type and treatment status, offered at $25 per 60-minute session across multiple locations in Quebec.
• Programme d'aide à la vie quotidienne (PAVQ) A last-resort financial assistance program for low-income cancer patients providing up to $1,000 annually for up to two years, administered through social workers or oncology caseworkers.
• Aide juridique Free legal services in partnership with Juripop for cancer patients with limited income, covering civil law, family law, housing rights, contract law, and estate law, accessible via 1-855-JURIPOP.
• Répertoire des ressources An online directory of over 2,200 resources for cancer patients and their loved ones across Quebec, including home help, accommodation, complementary therapies, and other support services, searchable by category and region.
• Programme à Félix (15-39 ans) A specialized program for adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 with cancer and their loved ones, offering adapted services, the cancer15-39.com portal with targeted information and resources.
• Programme de soutien en entreprise Corporate support program offering personalized oncology professional support for employees with cancer, including nurse interventions, mini-conferences on cancer topics, and workplace accommodation guidance.
• Base Oncologie An educational video platform providing comprehensive, clear, and accessible videos on various types of cancer, launched in March 2026 in partnership with Plus Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20,000 Quebecers supported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Pfizer CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor generously supporting Info-cancer services including the Info-cancer Hotline. Pfizer's support enables free information services for cancer patients across Quebec.
• Merck CanadamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous sponsor of the telephone peer matching service (Jumelage téléphonique), connecting cancer patients with trained volunteers who have lived similar experiences.
• TELUS Foundation for a Better FuturemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Programme à Félix, the specialized support program for young adults aged 15-39 with cancer, including the cancer15-39.com portal.
• JuripopmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free legal services to cancer patients in financial precarity. Juripop lawyers and notaries assist with civil, family, housing, contract, and estate law. Services funded by Fonds d'études notariales de la Chambre des notaires du Québec and FQC.
• Réseau des massothérapeutes professionnels du Québec (RMPQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling massage therapy services for cancer patients. RMPQ member therapists provide specialized oncological massage therapy across the foundation's centers and partner hospitals.
• Association du cancer de l'Est du Québec (ACEQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for massage therapy services during chemotherapy in Eastern Quebec hospitals including Amqui, Baie-Comeau, Cap-aux-Meules, Chandler, Gaspé, Maria, Matane, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, and Témiscouata.
• OB YOGA (Isabelle O'Brien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga instructor certified in oncology yoga by University of Calgary, providing free yoga classes specifically designed for cancer patients in treatment. Classes offered online and in-person, followed by guided meditation.
• Richard LachapelleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing provincial guided meditation workshops online via Zoom for cancer patients and families, focusing on health factors and stress reduction techniques.
• Santé QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership announced March 2026 to accelerate cancer screening in Quebec. First-of-its-kind collaboration between the foundation and Santé Québec to advance colorectal cancer screening.
• DesjardinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting the foundation's mission to help Quebecers affected by cancer.
• Fondation VirageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting cancer causes, collaborating on yoga classes for Montreal patients at Fondation Virage location.
• Physio Inter-Pro (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in Rouyn-Noranda providing kinesiology (adapted physical activity) services for cancer patients.
• Ekisanté (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner providing kinesiology services in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
• Centre de mieux-être en cancérologieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing art therapy, kinesiology, and acupuncture services at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu location.
• Se reconstruire – Centre de santé du sein (Longueuil)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing acupuncture services for breast cancer patients in the Longueuil region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Cancer Society: National nonprofit providing cancer information, support programs and accommodation/lodging across Canada. Most direct peer — overlapping service categories (information hotline, peer support, transportation, lodging) and similar funding model.
• Fondation Virage: Montreal-based cancer support organization explicitly listed as a partner of FQC for yoga classes. Directly comparable services (complementary therapies, peer support, info services) within the same Montreal ecosystem.
• Hope & Cope: Montreal-based cancer peer-support organization operating within the Jewish General Hospital. Directly comparable volunteer-driven emotional support and information services for cancer patients in the same geography.
• Wellspring Cancer Support: Canadian nonprofit operating cancer-support centres with complementary therapies, peer support and information programming. Closely comparable service model and donor-supported structure.
• Association du cancer de l'Est du Québec (ACEQ): Quebec regional cancer organization explicitly partnered with FQC for on-site massage therapy in Eastern Quebec hospitals. Comparable cancer-support mandate overlapping FQC's services in adjacent regions.
• Look Good Feel Better (Canada): Canadian charity delivering wellness and confidence programs to people with cancer, including complementary therapy components. Comparable donor-funded cancer-wellness service model with strong corporate sponsorship base.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Largest US cancer nonprofit offering information, lodging (Hope Lodge), transportation and peer support. Overlaps FQC's service categories but operates at national US scale and a much broader portfolio.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK's largest cancer-support charity providing information, financial guidance and peer support. Comparable service mix (info line, financial aid, peer matching) at much larger national scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Fondation Jean-Marc Paquette: Quebec-based cancer charity focused on direct financial support for cancer patients. Partial overlap with FQC's PAVQ financial-assistance program within the same Quebec donor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Cancerquebec
• Facebookfacebook.com/fqcancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-qu-b-coise-du-cancer
• Instagraminstagram.com/fqcancer

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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