Westland Insurance has donated $15,000 to the Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research, directing the funds to the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centers Network (MOHCCN).
The contribution will support MOHCCN’s work to expand access to precision medicine for cancer patients across Canada, with an emphasis on reducing disparities linked to geography, income and background. The network connects cancer centers, researchers and patients to help move advances in genomics and targeted therapies more quickly into front-line care.
Cancer remains a major driver of morbidity, mortality and health system costs in Canada. Access to early diagnosis and innovative treatment still varies between provinces and between urban and rural communities, an issue that has implications not only for public health but also for disability, life and health insurers exposed to long-term cancer claims. Initiatives like MOHCCN are seen by some industry observers as part of a broader shift toward more personalized, data-driven care that could influence future claims patterns and product design.
“We were drawn to MOHCCN because it connects experts and patients nationwide, helping move promising discoveries from the lab into better, more personalized care for Canadians,” said Cari Watson, senior vice president, Business Enablement & Client Engagement at Westland Insurance. “Supporting cancer research reflects Westland’s commitment to making meaningful contributions where it can have the greatest impact.”
Terry Fox Foundation CEO Michael Mazza said support from Westland and the Wubs Family Foundation will help broaden access to precision oncology. He described MOHCCN as a “national initiative expanding access to precision medicine for Canadians from coast to coast,” aimed at ensuring more people receive appropriate treatment regardless of where they live.
The move aligns with a growing focus on health outcomes, prevention and ESG‑linked community investment in the industry. Brokers and carriers have increasingly highlighted cancer, mental health and chronic disease as priority areas where improved care can, over time, help moderate claims and support workforce resilience. Brokerage-backed donations and partnerships are also being used to reinforce relationships with employer clients and group benefits partners, positioning intermediaries as broader risk and wellness advisers rather than purely policy distributors.
Westland has showed support for cancer-related and health initiatives in the past, including the BC Cancer Foundation, Ride for Dad and the Sechelt Hospital Foundation. The brokerage also plans to encourage employees across Canada to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run in September, linking its corporate contribution to staff engagement and community-facing activity.
