LIFETIMES This holiday season, we are thankful for FALL 2015
our Holiday Heroes We are thankful for every one of you who make a difference in the fight against cancer. New Program Offered! he Nova Scotia Division is pleased to welcome new volunteers as part of a new project designed to assist residents and past residents of The Lodge That Gives. The main role of the volunteers is to offer support and information to individuals who are nearing the end of active treatment and transitioning into survivorship. These volunteers each bring diverse experience to the table and are quite excited to be a part of this new and exciting pilot project. The volunteer role is being implemented in Nova Scotia by Cancer Care Nova Scotia and the Canadian Cancer Society-Nova Scotia Division. For more information contact, Kim Veino, 902-423-6183.
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Left to right: Ashley Hannon (CCNS), Alicia Malone (CCS), Nicole Edwards (CCNS), Sophie Richer (CCS), Deborah Kaulback (CCS), Zoe Bordeleau-Cass (CCS), Kim Veino (CCS), Chansey Veinotte (CCS). Missing from photo: Corey Filiaggi (CCNS), Angela VanAmburg (CCNS) and Barb Bird (CCNS).
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r. Rebecca Auer is making a difference in pancreatic cancer research. She received a grant to investigate whether a vaccine could stop cancer from spreading after surgery. As a scientist and surgical oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital, she is studying this promising new therapy. Appreciating the potential impact of this study, a group of cancer organizations – Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, the QEII Foundation, the National Pancreatic Cancer Canada Foundation (NPCCF) and the Canadian Cancer Society – have teamed up to co-fund this work. Dr. Auer is hopeful that her research will lead to new therapies for pancreatic cancer within as little as 5 years.
Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers and supporters. Without you, we would not be able to continue in our mission to eradicate cancer and support Nova Scotians. To find out more about how you can get involved, visit cancer.ca or call 902-423-6183. The Newsletter of the Canadian Cancer Society
Above: Rebecca Auer, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Your gifts to the Canadian Cancer Society are greatly appreciated Call us at 1-800-639-0222 Donate online at cancer.ca Mail us the attached donation slip 5826 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 | 1 800 639-0222 | www.cancer.ca
The Lodge That Gives celebrates 25 years of comfort and support for Nova Scotians
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wenty-five years ago, the doors to The Lodge That Gives opened and welcomed cancer patients from across Nova Scotia. In 1989 the vision of The Lodge That Gives was just a dream. Through the generous support of donors like you, it became a reality. Now, 25 years later, not only has The Lodge That Gives been a comforting home-away-from-home for thousands of Nova Scotians, but we are half way through the tremendous expansion which will mean accommodations and support services for even more patients in Nova Scotia.
“When I’m in Halifax and drive by the hospital, I remember my cancer treatments. When I drive by the Lodge, I have nothing but comforting memories.” - Lodge Resident from Wolfville “My cancer diagnosis came at a particularly dizzying time in my life. After just one night, I knew The Lodge was a place where I would be comfortable staying. It was a huge relief because I didn’t need to worry about whether or not I could afford this…instead I could concentrate on my treatment and getting well,” says a Lodge resident from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Expansion update
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ery soon we will be able to welcome 64 guests each night to stay at the newly expanded facility of The Lodge That Gives. Not only will we be able to accommodate an additional 30 people, but The Sobey Cancer Support Centre add-on will mean new programming such as a respite day room. We are more than 50% through the renovations.
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Photo: Chairs of the orignial Lodge That Gives campaign, James Cowan and Anna Keay, and President Colin Cameron at the opening in 1990.
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Over the years Many lives have been touched over the past 25 years. Your continued support and generosity means that many more Nova Scotians will have a home-away-from-home at The Lodge That Gives. The Warm Heart, Warm Home program gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients by directly funding a program or service at The Lodge That Gives. Visit cancer.ca and purchase an item of need from our Nourish, Comfort and Support Funds. Donations can be on a one time or monthly basis. $25 provides meals for a day
Ribbon cutting at the official opening of The Lodge That Gives.
Premier John Buchanan and cancer patient Kevin Veinot officially break ground in 1989.
$30 buys a yoga mat for therapeutic movement classes $40 provides breakfast for a week $75 sponsors an entertainment night for cancer patients at The Lodge $80 funds a night’s stay at The Lodge
Officially breaking ground on The expanded Lodge That Gives and Sobey Cancer Support Centre in December 2014.
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$125 stocks a nutrition station for a week Learn more about the Warm Heart, Warm Home program or make a donation by visiting cancer.ca
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You are extraordinary Amazing volunteers and donors, like you, are the reason we can raise funds and awareness for cancer research, support programs and prevention methods.
The Big Ride
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he Big Ride is an amazing one day cycle event on the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. In July, 58 registered participants took part in this event and raised more than $100,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society-Nova Scotia Division. A huge thank you goes out to all of the participants, donors, volunteers and sponsors for your incredible contribution to the Society. The Big Ride has completed their $300,000 goal over the past 3 years. The funds raised through this event help support Dr. Ryan Rhodes and his research project entitled: ‘Exercise games and physical activity: Does multi-player online play improve adherence?’
Frag For Cancer
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rag for Cancer is an independent fundraiser run by the Frag For Charity group. This annual event is a weekend of gaming tournaments and entertainment. One hundred per cent of all proceeds from Frag For Cancer go to the Canadian Cancer Society- Nova Scotia Division to support our mission to eradicate cancer and support Nova Scotians living with cancer. This is the 10th year for the event. Congratulations and thank you to all of the event organizers, participants, sponsors and donors. Frag For Cancer 10 raised more than $15,000, bringing the 10 year total donation to more than $100,000.
Donate online at cancer.ca 5826 South St. Halifax, NS B3H 1S6 1-800-639-0222 | cancer.ca If your total giving is over $200 in the last 12 months your name may appear as shown on this receipt in our loyal donor list. If you do not want your name to appear please call the Halifax office, toll free at 1-800-639-0222. Charitable tax receipts will be issued by the provincial office by the calendar year end, December 31.