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8 meaningful gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the moms, dads, teachers, foodies or pet lovers in your life, you’ll find a great impactful gift for them with CCS Gifts! Gifts through the catalogue help fund life-saving research, clinical trials, the Cancer Information Helpline, and transportation to treatment. Take a look at these 8 gift ideas that will show your family and friends how much you care:

1.  For the dads: Prostate Cancer Research

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men. Your gift will fund groundbreaking research so that fewer men hear the words "you have prostate cancer"

2. For the moms: The Mom Project

A daughter sitting behind her mother with her arms on her shoulders
She’ll find it heartwarming to know that this gift provides hope to moms affected by cancer. By funding support programs and groundbreaking research, this gift ensures no woman faces cancer alone.

3. For your sister: A Wig

A smiling woman adjusting her wig
The gift of a wig will help a woman who has lost her hair as a result of cancer treatment. this will allow those women to find exactly the hairstyle they need to brighten their spirit and regain their sense of self in their "new normal."

4. For the travellers: A Home Away From Home

A woman sitting and knitting at a lodge
He’ll be so touched to see that this gift provides support services to other dads, as well as funds research so fewer men will hear the words, “you have cancer”.

5.  For the teammate: A Ride

A volunteer and a cancer patient smiling in a car
This gift shares your values of making sure no one gets left behind. For some Canadians, simply planning travel to their cancer treatment appointments can be an overwhelming task. By giving the gift of a ride you'll show you care while helping people with cancer focus on getting well and help eliminate the worry of how they manage their travel.

6.  For the curious: Clinical Trial Research

A doctor checking up on a patient receiving intravenous therapy.
Whether they're a student or a life-long learner, they'll appreciate this gift that provides researchers with critical funding to make life-saving discoveries.

7. For the office gift exchange: A Phone Call

A Cancer Information Specialist with a headset on and sitting at her desk
Leave a lasting impression on your co-worker by giving them a gift that ensures support is just a phone call away for anyone affected by cancer – because a caring, credible voice at the end of the line can be just what is needed.

8. For anyone: A Comfort Heart

A small heart shaped pewter charm
A handcrafted comfort heart charm is a symbol of positivity and hope for those affected by cancer. They can be tucked in a pocket, used to personalize a necklace or bracelet, or simply rubbed in times of worry. These versatile charms are a thoughtful gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

Find even more meaningful gifts by visiting our online CCS Gifts shop! Plus, every purchase comes with a free greeting card, e-card or print-at-home PDF card. Give a Gift for the Cure and bring joy to your loved ones, while making the future brighter for Canadians living with cancer.