Following routine review of the current and proposed future scope of the Thrive initiative, the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Alberta Health Services have agreed that the initiative has evolved beyond the scope for which the Foundation's generous grant funding was originally provided.
As such, the Foundation's funding of Thrive will conclude on March 31, 2013.
Though Alberta Cancer Foundation funding will not be available to Thrive after March 31, Alberta Health Services is working to secure alternative sources of funding that could enable continuation of the Thrive initiative, beyond March 31.
The promotion of health and prevention of disease is central to the health of Albertans, and remains a priority shared by the Foundation and Alberta Health Services.
Alberta Health Services will continue to keep all Thrive partners updated as new information about future funding is confirmed.
We are thrilled to introduce you to our new website. Our goal is to provide Alberta communities a central place to come to learn, grow and celebrate. In the Community section, we have included an interactive map showing all of the active Thrive communities, which we know will continue to grow. This area will be…
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Thrive on Wellness is a 5-year initiative funded by the Alberta Cancer Foundation working in partnership with Alberta Health Services. Thrive uses a community development approach and will support communities to build partnerships, identify areas of need and plan and develop meaningful actions that will help make their community a healthy, fun and supportive place to live.
GoWant to help bring awareness to healthy eating, support active living initiatives, and promote sustainability in your community? Community action and partnerships can increase wellness and decrease the risks of chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
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