Bladder Cancer Forum 2023
On March 31st and April 1st, Bladder Cancer Canada's Executive Director attended the Bladder Cancer Forum 2023 which took place in Kingston, Ontario, and jointly hosted by Bladder Cancer Canada and the Canadian Urological Association (CUA) / Association des urologues du Canada (AUC). Day one of the session was open to volunteers and patients, and session topics included BCG and Beyond and Bladder Cancer Imaging.
A special presentation took place during the Forum for Dr. Alvaro Morales to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first intravesical treatment with BCG in Kingston, ON. It was Dr. Morales that discovered that BCG could be used to treat non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, which became the first proven immunotherapy for cancer!
|
|
|
|
Disability Tax Credit
Anyone with a bladder cancer is eligible to claim the Disability Tax Credit.
Simply speak to your doctor about completing form #T2201
|
|
Bladder Cancer Canada Connecting by Phone
Bladder Cancer Canada is leveraging phone and text to connect with the bladder cancer community, as well as enhancing our support to patients and caregivers:
We have recently enhanced our telephone support service, and now offer 24/7 bilingual support to patients, caregiver's and their families. Please feel free to contact us at 1-866-674-8889.
In addition to our enhanced telephone services, this summer people can opt-in to our new texting service and stay up to date and informed on news from Bladder Cancer Canada.
|
|
|
Join us on September 23 & 24, 2023 to help create a world where bladder cancer is just a memory. Walk Where you Are or join one of our in-person walks.
|
|
Help us reach this year’s $600,000 fundraising goal. Raise $100 or more towards your personal fundraising goal and be entered to win an exclusive pair of red Sneakers or a $50 Amazon gift card!*
*Participants must register and raise $100 or more by May 31st, 2023 to qualify.
|
|
Caregiver Stress & Burnout
Tuesday, April 25 @ 7pm ET
While there are many benefits to caring for a loved one with bladder cancer, the majority of caregivers report feeling stressed or burnt out. During this workshop, caregivers will learn strategies to identify these feelings and resources to help support them in their role.
|
|
|
Join Bladder Cancer Canada in Hamilton, ON on May 18 for a Bladder Cancer Patient Education Meeting at Copetown Woods Golf Club
This event includes presentations by:
- Michelle Colero, Executive Director at Bladder Cancer Canada
- Christina Dzieduszycki, Registered Physiotherapist
- Dr. Jehonathan Pinthus , Urologist
- And also features a Q&A Panel featuring Bladder Cancer Canada staff, volunteers and Hamilton Support Group members.
The first 20 to register receive a free gift!
Registration is free (although donations are greatly appreciated). We hope to see you there!
|
|
For upcoming events, webinars, support group meetings and more, visit our Events Page
|
|
|
|
National Volunteer Week is April 16-22, 2023
This week is set aside each year to recognize and thank BCC volunteers for the time and energy they contribute to help people affected by bladder cancer.
The theme for 2023, “Volunteering Weaves Us Together,” affirms the importance of our individual and collective actions to help create a strong, interconnected, and vibrant community.
|
|
Through our collective kindness, generosity, and commitment to volunteering, we weave our lives together. Woven together from coast to coast to coast, volunteering reinforces our ability to grow, thrive, and create change within our community, province, and country.
Make sure you check out our social media this upcoming week to hear stories and learn more about the amazing contributions our volunteers make!
|
|
|
|
Meet Victoria
Volunteer Role: Student Ambassador at Toronto Metropolitan University
|
Fun fact about Victoria: I have a green cheek conure bird.
Why are you passionate about volunteering for BCC: Volunteering with Bladder Cancer Canada provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It enables me to make a positive impact by advocating for better access to resources and improving the lives of individuals and families who have been affected by bladder cancer. Whether through fundraising, event planning, or simply lending a listening ear to those who are affected by bladder cancer, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
|
|
 |
Current Volunteer Opportunities at BCC:
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is only a few weeks away! During BCAM, our volunteers will be raising awareness by distributing educational materials to cancer centres, urology offices and hospitals.
Want to help in your community? Contact Theresa for more info on our BCAM BLAST!
|
|
|
|
Welcome to:
Linda Chan, Irene Lee, Sandra Fournier, Bronte Towler, Dami Araoye
Are you looking to join our volunteer team?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fundraise YOUR Way
This spring, host your own fundraiser for Bladder Cancer Canada, and help ensure all newly diagnosed bladder cancer patients receive support to navigate their diagnosis.
|
|
|
|
Spring Fundraising Ideas:
- Spring Cleaning Yard Sale
- Pancake Breakfast
- Community BBQ
- Car Wash
- High Tea Party
- Bird House-Building Contest
|
|
|
|
Share Your Story and Help Canadian Bladder Cancer Patients |
|
|
|
Seeking Bladder Cancer Patients for New Study
Bladder Cancer Canada is currently recruiting for a new patient study.
Do you have MIBC? Did you NOT receive Cisplatin?
If you would be interested in learning more about this or other studies and/ or want to share your story with other bladder cancer patients, please click HERE.
|
|
Please join us on social media where we’ll be sharing updates and photos from our bladder cancer community. These social media sites are a great resource for patients, survivors, and caregivers. |
|
Copyright © 2023 Bladder Cancer Canada. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you have registered on our website or expressed an interest in receiving more information about bladder cancer or Bladder Cancer Canada.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
