All women battling breast cancer deserve to feel empowered.
More Than a Cure, or MTAC, is a non-profit organization committed to empowering
underprivileged and underserved women fighting breast cancer. We believe that every woman deserves access to high-quality care and support, regardless of their financial situation.
Our mission is to provide critical financial assistance, services, and a supportive community that help women survive treatment with confidence, hope and dignity .
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Join us in this journey to make a difference in the lives of women who need it most. Together, we can help all women face breast cancer with the confidence, hope, and dignity they deserve.
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We are proud to share the impact that MTAC has had on our community. MTAC's impact is made possible by the generosity of our community, sponsors, and volunteers.
Our Story
More than a Cure is run by a group of passionate women dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals battling breast cancer. In April 2022, MTAC co-founder Dr. Tamara Gafoor faced a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. Despite the lengthy treatment that ensued, Dr. Gafoor was empowered by the incredible support of her husband, family, friends and colleagues. At the same time, her experience highlighted the devastating challenges that women without adequate resources face when fighting breast cancer.
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Dr. Gafoor's cancer journey, fought alongside two friends and fellow cancer survivors, made it clear that more needed to be done to fill the void in resources and care available to vulnerable, financially insecure women battling breast cancer. With this mission in mind, More Than A Cure was born.
Meet Our Founder
DR. TAMARA GAFOOR
FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Tamara Gafoor is a Pediatric Emergency Physician at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University. Dr. Gafoor was born and raised in Montreal, where she completed her pre-medical studies and graduated with honors from Medicine at McGill University.
Tammy, as she prefers to be called, then pursued her residency in Pediatrics followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She is the Director of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Program for the McGill University Health Center and its affiliated hospitals and is also an Assistant Director for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Disaster Planning Program. She has presented at numerous conferences both locally and nationally, and has worked tirelessly to advocate and improve the quality of care provided to children across Canada.
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Tammy is a recent breast cancer survivor. Emboldened by the incredible care she received, and the love and support of her amazing husband, family, friends, and colleagues, her journey inspired her to co-found, More Than a Cure.
Through this foundation, Dr. Gafoor continues to positively influence the world around her. She truly embodies the words of Mahatma Ghandi “be the change you wish to see in the world.” In her down time, she enjoys travelling the world with her husband and spending time with and creating memories with family and friends.
OUR MISSION & VISION
MISSION
More Than a Cure is dedicated to providing critical financial assistance, resources, and a nurturing community that empowers breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and their families to navigate treatment and recovery with confidence, hope, and dignity.
VISION
At MTAC, our vision is a world where individuals are fully educated about breast cancer detection and treatments; where survivors, thrivers and their children maintain an unflinching sense of strength and community throughout their treatment; and where the most vulnerable groups affected by breast cancer are afforded the greatest care.
MTAC Believes
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Education and resources about the critical importance of breast health and screening should be available to all.
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Breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing should be available to all.
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Wigs and cold cap therapy that promote patient dignity should be available to all.
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Wellness programs and critical support to help patients throughout treatment should be available to all.
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The ability to pay for basic necessities, including rent, utilities, food and transportation to treatment should be available to all.
How We Can Help
More Than A Cure is working to create a world where women who are fighting breast cancer & their families are:
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EMPOWERED
STRENGTHENED BY COMMUNITY
FREE OF FINANCIAL STRESS
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Words from our Warriors
V. J.
I would like to personally thank you for your prompt action in my case as I was able to get the cold caps in time for my chemo which was a huge relief. I also received the holiday basket last night which just felt like a warm hug. You have a wonderful foundation and your team should be very proud!
Sharlene
Thanks to the MTAC foundation and the team that made your vision bloom - and many thanks for such a memorable, love an cherished gift that we MTAC warrior received. It was absolutely amazing! May you continue to let your light in this world shine; giving love generosity, support and comfort to all those whose paths you touch as you go forward. Keep doing what you are doing!
Nadia
Thank you so much for being there and helping us the way you do. I know you don't get to see the ripple effects of your work but you are truly changing lives! For the next 6 months, I won't have to worry about food an I'll be able to breathe a little easier.
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