The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) is a registered charity dedicated to offering compassionate care and support to anyone experiencing cancer – either having it themselves or supporting someone with cancer.
Fundraising and our generous donors make it possible for us to operate and offer our FREE programs.
Our mission is to empower individuals living with cancer by offering them compassionate support and thorough information across the 7 Pillars of Cancer Wellness. These pillars encompass Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Informational, Systemic, Practical, and Social aspects of well-being. Our free wellness programs complement traditional medical practices and offer personal support, coping mechanisms, education, and hope to those with cancer, helping them gain control, strength, and reduce isolation.
Provide innovative, integrative therapies and reliable resources & information on intervention and preventive cancer care.
Cancer Wellness is a comprehensive approach that complements traditional medicine by addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, informational, social, systemic, and practical needs. These are collectively known as the Seven Pillars of Cancer Wellness.
Cancer wellness aims to empower individuals living with cancer, whether they are diagnosed themselves or have a loved one with cancer, to proactively implement positive changes that help them live well.
Our Centre offers over 3,000 hours of programs and services each month, “free of charge” to individuals living with cancer. We provide whole-person integrated wellness that complements traditional medicine by addressing every need. Our programs include Massage, Counseilling, Exercise Classes, Nutritional Cooking, Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, Support Groups, and more.
In 2016, the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre raised an incredible $3 million to build the Big Yellow House, a beautiful, custom-designed space tailored to meet the evolving needs of the Centre. Since its opening, the new facility has experienced a 150% increase in registrations, expanded programming hours, and a significant rise in volunteer applications.
The community played a crucial role in this success through donations, support, and help in spreading awareness. None of this would have been possible without the amazing support we received from our community. Thank you!
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre is situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk), a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many First Nations including the Kanien’kehá:ka of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg. We recognize and respect the Kanien’kehà:ka as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we meet today.
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) is proud to have initiated National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cancer wellness.
Discover the passionate and dedicated individuals behind our mission.
Professionals volunteer their expertise, enriching our services and making a meaningful impact.
Our staff, board, advisory committees and in-house volunteers work together to create a supportive and impactful environment.
