The Tapestry Retreat Program is open to all people in Alberta and NWT living with cancer, regardless of their financial position.

Currently, participants are asked to pay $1,100.00 for the 5-day program, and the couples' retreat cost is $1,600 per couple. These fees represent approximately 1/2 of the actual cost of running Tapestry retreats. The remainder is covered by the Alberta Cancer Board, Alberta Health and Wellness, and donations from the community.

Bursaries
A system of bursary support is available to participants unable to pay the full fee for the Tapestry Retreat. This can be arranged by requesting a bursary at the time of application. Bursary support is provided by grants from the Canadian Cancer Society, the Wings of Hope/Rescue Mission Foundation and iIndividual and corporate donors. If you feel the cost of the program would be beyond your means, please feel free to apply for a bursary. Travel to the retreat centre is not covered, but we will endeavor to support those in need. Also note that part of Tapestry Retreat fees may be recoverable through insurance reimbursement. As well, fees can be paid in installments.

Donations
A list of the current benefactors is provided below. Anyone wishing to make a Canadian tax deductible donation should make cheques payable to:

TAPESTRY RETREAT FUND

c/o Department of Psychosocial Resources
Alberta Cancer Board - Holy Cross Site
2202 2nd Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T2S 3C1

SUPPORTERS/DONORS

• Alberta Cancer Board
• Anonymous Donors
• Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
• Crestar Energy Inc
• Fiberbuilt Manufacturing Inc.
• Wings of Hope/Rescue Mission Foundation

There is an ongoing program of research projects associated with the Tapestry Retreat program. Current projects are being funded through peer-reviewed funding from anonymous donors and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research -- Palliative Care Strategic Initiative.