The South Central Cancer Resource (SCCR) came into existence on April 14th, 2003. It was created by a group of people in south central Manitoba who saw the need for cancer related support services that rural people could access without having to travel a great distance. SCCR is a registered non-profit charitable organization administered by an elected Board of Directors whose members live throughout the area. The office in Morden is staffed by Resource Coordinators and volunteers. The organization is funded entirely by the communities that it serves, in the form of grants, memorials, donations and fundraising initiatives by groups and individuals. SCCR does not receive financial assistance from government, or from organizations such as CancerCare Manitoba or the Canadian Cancer Society, although these organizations provide assistance to SCCR in areas of resource and education material.

SCCR provides support to cancer patients who live in the service area  (map) of Boundary Trails Health Center (BTHC), and the RM of Roblin. Services include a very active transportation program, with drivers from all over the area who volunteer their time to take people to cancer related appointments for a small fee. SCCR has a selection of wigs which are loaned out to patients who are experiencing hair loss and with the wig, the person receives a complimentary styling and care kit. Volunteer sewers in the area provide a variety of hats and turbans which are given to people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Some bras and breast prostheses are also available for loan. A service fee will be applied to the loan banks after Jan.1st, 2006. SCCR has an ever expanding Resource Library with information about various types of cancer and related topics in print, video or CD-ROM form. A computer with High Speed Internet access is available for people who wish to do research on cancer subjects or view the CD-ROM's.

Several group programs are available through SCCR. Just For Me is a workshop provided by a hair replacement specialist, a certified mastectomy consultant and a cosmetician. Topics such as skin care and make-up, wig fitting and styling and bra and prosthesis fitting are discussed.

SCCR continues to grow and develop new ways of supporting the people in our area who are living with cancer. Public education, including prevention, is an ongoing goal of the organization and we are looking for ways of assisting in this endeavor. (Education page)

Please contact me for more information about any of these services.

 (Click for a picture of the Office)

Sincerely,  Laura Matychuk