Supporting the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is a national charitable organization that endorses the donor bill of rights developed by fundraising professionals worldwide. We rely on the support and generosity of individuals and organization who share our values and our mission to enable Canadians to lead the world in the discovery and advancement of cures for inherited diseases .

Charitable gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations support:

How can you help:

Every single donation plays a key role in helping Canadian scientists discover important genetic links in a variety of diseases including diabetes, Down's Syndrome and cancer. In 2007, we were able to provide four research grants totalling $280,000 to research teams investigating new treatment options for highly debilitating genetic diseases including: Gaucher's disease; vitamin B12 deficiency; mitochondrial disease; and cystinosis.

To sponsor a program or for more information about making a charitable gift to the CGCF, contact:

Canadian Gene Cure Foundation
P 250.708.4203
E [email protected]


Sponsors & Donors

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation continues to need support from our corporate partners in order to fund our four core programs: Research, Scholarships, Canadian Human & Statistical Genetics Conference and Gene Researcher for a Week. Each of these programs promotes genetic research, training in genetics, networking and collaboration.

We are grateful to the following donors for their ongoing generous support year after year:



  • Atlantic Turbines International Inc. (A Vector Aerospace Company)
  • Carter Chrysler
  • City of Kelowna
  • Fulton and Company LLP
  • HSBC Oriental Centre Branch, Scarborough ON
  • Inhance Investment Management
  • J.H. Bruns Collegiate Student Council
  • Locher Evers International


Gene Researcher for a Week