I have been working in Event Fundraising for cancer for a few years, and the reason why I work in this type of work is because I like dealing with people and working for such a great cause. It creates new challenges every day that I come to work. It is amazing to see so many people wanting to give back to the fight against cancer because everyone knows someone that has cancer or that has lost their battle with it.

The facts are real. 2 in 5 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime but we can help that by fundraising in our communities, letting people know we are here to help them along their journey and to let the general public know that 30-35% of all cancer can be prevented by eating well, being active and maintaining a healthy body weight. I have seen some great events take place over the last few years in northern Alberta and most recently with my work in Calgary. Everyone who starts an event has a story as to why they are doing it, and over the course of the event we get to know these people. They come to us with their ideas, we meet and help them plan their event and work with them over time to make the event a great success. This type of job is very rewarding to me. I have always been the type of person to be involved with my community. This job allows me to do that every day knowing that I help those who have just walked the cancer journey, family and friends who want to help someone that is going through the journey right now, people who want to honour somebody, or just regular people who want to help out with this cause. At the Alberta Cancer Foundation we have a vision that we are all working towards, and that’s a world without cancer. Our goal by 2025 is to reduce the incidence of new cancers by 35 per cent, reduce deaths due to cancer by 50 per cent, and eliminate suffering in every way possible for those Albertans living with cancer.

Jason Lyver
Annual Fund Development Officer
Alberta Cancer Foundation