Role in the Funding Ecosystem
The Garde tes cheveux Foundation is a registered charitable organization in Quebec dedicated to supporting chemotherapy patients who wish to keep their hair during treatment. The foundation operates as a financial support provider, offering multiple programs to help patients access scalp cooling technology.
Financial Support Programs
The foundation administers several types of financial support programs:
- General Financial Programs: Non-specific programs accessible to a broad range of patients
- Targeted Programs: Programs with specific eligibility criteria based on age, region, or other factors
- Operational Programs: Discounts or credits offered by partners to simplify access
- Hospital Programs: Biomedical freezer installations, cooling cap loans, and dedicated spaces in hospitals
Specific Programs
Notable programs include the SAFIR financial support program for low-income women with breast cancer, and the 'Garde tes cheveux au nord de Lanaudière' program offering free cooling cap rentals to patients in that region.
Transparency and Governance
The foundation publishes annual reports, maintains a board of directors, and is a registered charitable organization subject to regulatory oversight.
