The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation exists to heighten awareness and raise funds for breakthrough cancer research and exemplary patient care.

They are committed to increasing cancer survivorship throughout Eastern Ontario by funding innovative cancer research, treatment, and patient care in support of the Ottawa Health Research Institute's Centre for Cancer Therapeutics, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, The Queensway Carleton Cancer Centre Expansion  and regional cancer programs.

Joan Smith's real estate family is honoured to be a supporter of this worthy cause.