Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada

About Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada:

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC), founded in 1998, is dedicated to increasing awareness of colorectal cancer, supporting patients, and advocating for population-based screening and timely access to effective treatments.

The CCAC carries out a wide variety of awareness and education events to increase the profile of colorectal cancer in Canada and educate the public, including health forums and conferences, distributing educational material, holding free information sessions, and producing public service announcements for television, radio and print.

The charity also offers compassion, knowledge and understanding through support groups across the country, connecting patients, survivors, and caregivers.  As well, the CCAC works to inform key decision-makers on the issues of nation-wide screening and patient access to effective medical treatments.

Colorectal cancer accounts for the second most deaths of all cancers in Canada, yet it is among the most preventable and treatable cancers if caught early.

Financial Review:

In F2014, administrative costs were 15% of total revenues and fundraising costs were 17% of donations and special events.  Funding reserves of $83k cover only 8% of annual program costs.  In addition to the reported salary information, CCAC paid consulting fees of $264k in F2014 ($264k in F2013) to a director.