The Heather Cutler Foundation

To everyone who signed and shared—thank you. 💜 Together, we are shaping the national conversation on pancreatic cancer.

📅 The timing matters: Petition e-6492 will be formally presented in Parliament this November.

Every signature helps demonstrate that Canadians want change for one of the deadliest—but most underfunded—cancers.

This support means more visibility for:
• National standards in care
• Access to clinical trials & treatments like Onivyde
• Somatic testing for patients regardless of location

Sign the Petition Make Pancreatic Cancer a National Priority in Canada Now (e-6492)

🎉 We hit a milestone! Our petition to make pancreatic cancer a national priority in Canada has surpassed 1,500 verified signatures—now at 1,503. www.change.org/p/make-pancr...

“Off-the-Shelf” Vaccine Improves Overall and Average Relapse Survival Dr. Zev Wainberg provides an update on the effectiveness of a vaccine, with results showing it extends the time to relapse in many patients.

Dr. Zev Wainberg provides an update on the effectiveness of a vaccine, with results showing it extends the time to relapse in many patients. https://bit.ly/47QPrZF

We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share updates as we build a stronger future for our community. Heather would be so proud. 💜

What does this mean for Canadians? More support for individuals and families facing pancreatic cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador—and across Canada. 💜 #PancreaticCancer #NonprofitLeadership

Over the next few months, our leadership team will be learning, collaborating, and creating a strategic plan to ensure the Foundation’s growth and impact.

This program, supported by the Community Sector Council NL and the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, will help us strengthen and diversify our revenue strategies for long-term sustainability.

Promotional graphic for the Thriving Non-Profits Cohort Program by Scale Collaborative. The design features a teal and green background with geometric accents. At the top right, three people collaborate around a laptop, symbolizing teamwork and capacity building. The large white headline text reads: “Applications Closing SOON!” Logos of supporting organizations appear below: Coast Capital (presenting partner), Vancouver Foundation, Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (CSCNL), Saskatoon Community Foundation, Vancity, and the Community Initiatives Fund. This program provides training, coaching, and strategic tools to help nonprofits strengthen revenue models, diversify funding, and ensure long-term sustainability. The Heather Cutler Foundation is thrilled to have been accepted into this national leadership program, which will directly support its mission of improving access to care and support for people affected by pancreatic cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada.

We are beyond thrilled to share that The Heather Cutler Foundation has been accepted into the Thriving Non-Profits Cohort Program! 💜 #ThrivingNonProfits #TheHeatherCutlerFoundation

Thanks for sharing, Lesley! We’re late to the Blusky party apparently!

Complications of Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment of Ascites Explore ascites in pancreatic cancer: causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn about research advances and patient care options.

Understanding Ascites in Pancreatic Cancer heathercutler.ca/understandin...

All the Advances in Pancreatic Cancer This Month Without real commitments to decentralized trials, national screening strategies, and expanded access to precision medicine, access to clinical trials in Canada remains a challenge.

Without real commitments to decentralized trials, national screening strategies, and expanded access to precision medicine, access to clinical trials in Canada remains a challenge. heathercutler.ca/all-the-adva...

@blog.heathercutler.ca.ap.brid.gy Testing!

The Heather Cutler Foundation Welcomes New Volunteer Cohort Through NVOLVE Program The program connects newcomers to meaningful opportunities, building skills and strengthening nonprofit capacity across the province.

Want to learn more about this exciting update? 📢
Read the full story here: heathercutler.ca/the-heather-...

Each of them brings unique skills and a big heart for change. Together, they’ll help us build a stronger foundation to support Canadians living with pancreatic cancer. We couldn’t be more excited for the road ahead. 🌊💜

#TeamHeather #Volunteers #CommunityStrength #PancreaticCancerAwareness

Please join us in welcoming:
Nazanin, Moshfeka, Sanaz, Shah, Ben, Raji, Fadi, Sayem, Farzaneh, and Fadeelatu.

An image of a massive iceberg rising out of the cold blue North Atlantic waters, symbolizing strength, resilience, and hidden depth beneath the surface. Overlaid in bold, white block lettering is the name The Heather Cutler Foundation. The words fill the center of the image, creating a striking contrast against the ice and ocean. This visual represents the Foundation’s mission to confront the often unseen and underestimated impact of pancreatic cancer in Canada. It also symbolizes the new cohort of volunteers being welcomed, who—like the iceberg—carry both visible energy and unseen dedication that will sustain advocacy, awareness, and support for Canadians living with pancreatic cancer. The logo stands tall against the iceberg backdrop, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to driving systemic change, building community power, and ensuring that the voices of families and caregivers are never ignored.

💜 We are honoured to welcome a new group of volunteers to The Heather Cutler Foundation!

With their help, we’re filling key roles across our team — from Volunteer Coordination, Event Support, Administrative Assistance, Social Media, Content Development, and more.

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Read the full report submitted to the NL Minister of Health:
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We’re committed to full transparency on where we stand and how we’re working for change.

We welcome any meaningful steps to improve outcomes for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians facing pancreatic cancer.
This is about building sustained, open dialogue—starting right here at home.

Our team studied leading programs in BC, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. We built a roadmap rooted in what works—and what’s possible here.
We know smaller provinces can lead when they invest in smart, scalable policy. #PancreaticCancer #HealthEquity

What’s in the report?
We’ve outlined four key recommendations for NL:
•Launch high-risk pancreatic cancer screening
•Expand access to genetic testing
•Integrate precision medicine
•Fund Onivyde, a Health Canada–approved treatment still unavailable to most Canadians

On July 23, we met with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health to raise urgent concerns about pancreatic cancer care. Today, we’re making our full follow-up report public. #TeamHeatherNL #NLhealth

We’re excited to work with our incredible policy team—made up of students—to bring bold pitches for to the 2025 NL Health Services Innovation Summit!

#NLHSInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #CallForInnovators #InnovationSummit2025 #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #DigitalHealth

The Heather Cutler Foundation Takes Pride in the Park Our first-ever Pride in the Park was more than a booth — it was a bold, purple stand for visibility, advocacy, and queer joy in the face of neglect.

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