letter
from the president
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue which lead to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture. At least one in four people will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. Osteoporosis Canada, a registered charity, is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. I am pleased to announce Bridge Across Canada which is an innovative event, organized by Osteoporosis Canada and endorsed by the CBF. Bridge Across Canada is a pledge-driven event that invites bridge players to raise critically needed funds for Osteoporosis Canada. A pilot of the event has started at Hazel’s Bridge Club in Toronto. Not only will participants be helping a worthy charity while being educated about the disease, but they will also have a chance to win significant prizes including a Caribbean bridge cruise hosted by Audrey Grant. To learn more about osteoporosis and Bridge Across Canada please visit www.osteoporosis.ca. It also gives me great pleasure to announce the induction of Mark Molson, Boris Baran, Peter Nagy and Bill Anderson into the Canadian Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during the 2012 Canadian Bridge Championships to be held in Montreal April 28 – May 5. I look forward to seeing many of you at the championships.
Nader Hanna
Endorsed by the Canadian Bridge Federation, Bridge Across Canada (BAC) participants meet weekly to enjoy a bridge game, garner fundraising tips from experts and gain further insight into Osteoporosis Canada’s campaign to Bridge the Care Gap in Canada.
Bridge Across Canada is an exciting and innovative event that invites bridge players to pursue their passion while raising funds for Osteoporosis Canada.
Participants raise critically needed funds to promote education and awareness to the 2 million Canadians living with osteoporosis. Donations of $10 are tax receiptable. Call Robin at 416-696-2663 ext. 260 or email BAC@osteoporosis.ca or visit the website for more information
www.osteoporosis.ca Bridge Canada
www.cbf.ca
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