April, the month of showers and flowers, also brings the Canadian Cancer Society's annual fundraising campaign to McMaster.

Every McMaster employee or retiree will have received a letter containing a brief report on the main activities of the Canadian Cancer Society, including its research grants to McMaster, and a request for a donation. As the organization relies entirely on public donations to fund its activities, it hopes for a strong response to its on-campus campaign.

Campaign manager Frank Jones, a McMaster retiree, proudly reports that 64 donors contributed $3991 last year. “This increase over the previous year, although small, is much appreciated,” says Jones. “Although I am aware of the intense pressure for funds to support activities of many voluntary organizations, it seems realistic to expect, given a target population of over 4000, more donors to the Canadian Cancer Society's appeal for donations.”