About Our Founder, Anne Parker
After losing both her mother and sister to cancer, Anne Parker innately believed that there was a hereditary link in certain cancers and that one day, she would get cancer too. Doctors told Anne it was “just bad luck” but she refused to believe them. In 1980, Anne developed breast cancer and had a mastectomy; she went on to endure two more battles with cancer.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mary-Claire King, a geneticist at the University of California, Berkeley, was researching the genetic roots of the disease, and discovered the gene that is responsible for many breast and ovarian cancers: BRCA1.
In 1994, Toronto’s Anne Parker became one of the first women in Canada to be tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation. Her results were positive for the deadly gene. Annie’s story and that of Dr. Mary-Claire King, inspired Hollywood film-maker Steve Bernstein to write and direct the feature film, Decoding Annie Parker, a multi-award-winning film starring Samantha Morton, Helen Hunt and Aaron Paul.
Anne continues to spread her story to audiences across North America as a a keynote speaker at various conferences, communities and events. She has gained respect from the medical community, sufferers and survivors with her brave story, sincere nature and powerful message of hope. In her book, Annie Parker Decoded, she tells her story using facts, hard truths and humour. It has served as a coping mechanism for many cancer-sufferers and continues to inspire hope among women worldwide.
OUR Mission
To support, inspire and empower cancer survivors/previvors and their families through specially curated programming and events.
OUR Vision
A future of generations who have the capacity to make fully informed decisions about their personal health and are supported throughout their journey.
Company Details
- Founded
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- Address
- P.o. Box 33034, Mackay Plaza,canada
- Industry
- Hospitals And Health Care
- NAICS
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Health Care and Social AssistanceSocial Assistance
- Keywords
- Cary.
- HQ
- BRAMPTON, Ontario
- Competitors
- Idaho Public Health Association, Idaho Community Health Center Association, Zero Latency VR, Diabetes Alliance of Idaho, Empower Idaho, Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest, Unleash, Caring Community Foundation.
Annie Parker Foundation Questions
Annie Parker Foundation's website is http://www.annieparkerfoundation.com
Annie Parker Foundation's LinkedIn profile is https://ca.linkedin.com/company/annie-parker-foundation
Annie Parker Foundation's industry is
Hospitals and Health Care
Annie Parker Foundation's top competitors are
Idaho Public Health Association,
Idaho Community Health Center Association,
Zero Latency Vr,
Diabetes Alliance Of Idaho,
Empower Idaho,
Association Of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists,
Certification Board For Diabetes Care And Education,
Breakthrough T1d Pacific Northwest,
Unleash,
Caring Community Foundation.
Annie Parker Foundation's categories are Hospitals and Health Care
Annie Parker Foundation's founding year is 2018
