Visionary Philanthropists' Society

The Visionary Philanthropists’ Society is a prestigious circle of dedicated leaders in Quebec who are championing the cancer cause. Their annual contributions of $10,000 or more support initiatives that tangibly drive groundbreaking discoveries, offer a lifeline to those in need and rewrite the cancer story.

The members of the giving circle rally together with the Canadian Cancer Society, driven by a shared passion to support cancer research and clinical trials, advocacy and support services.

Cancer is not an abstract issue for us. We’ve experienced the fear, the uncertainty and the loss that come with a diagnosis. Being part of the Visionary Philanthropists’ Society is an opportunity to join a community of leaders who are driven not just by generosity, but by a shared belief that we can accelerate progress when we come together with intention. It allows us to honour the memory of those we’ve lost, support those still fighting and contribute to breakthroughs that will help countless others.

Caroline Hild & Tony Ritlop
CCS major gift donors and Lead Ambassadors of the 2025 Visionary Philanthropists’ Society, Quebec

"It’s a way to turn personal experience into collective impact.”

Caroline Hild and Tony Ritlop with their sons, Thomas (left) and David (right), their cat Jack and their dog Bailey.

Why join the Society?

As a member of the Visionary Philanthropists’ Society, you will receive the following:

Invitation to tour CCS-funded labs and visit the Jacques- Cantin Lodge to watch your philanthropy in action
Exclusive updates about CCS’s work
Key CCS publications: Research Impact Report, National Impact Report, Canadian Cancer Statistics
Networking opportunities with researchers, volunteers and other members of the Society
The opportunity to highlight your story and your commitment in one of our communications
Annual impact report to share progress of research projects
Other exclusive benefits

Meet our Visionary Philanthropists

Future progress depends on today’s investments. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our 2025 major donors who have chosen to make a meaningful impact by committing to transformational giving.

A researcher holds a test tube while touching a touch screen computer.

Being a member means being part of something bigger than ourselves. Your investment will make a difference today and serve as a beacon of hope for countless tomorrows.

If you wish to join this community of future builders and rewrite the cancer story — as well as learn more about the opportunities offered through the Visionary Philanthropists’ Society — we invite you to contact:

Marie‑France Moquin, Director, Leadership Giving
marie-france.moquin@cancer.ca | 514‑923‑9315