Meet The Bladder Cancer Canada Team
2023 is officially in full swing, and we are excited about the many great initiatives, events, and programming planned for this coming year. Stay tuned as we continue to share updates in our monthly newsletters.
We'd also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of the faces of Bladder Canada - meet our dedicated full and part-time saff, as well as our volunteer Board of Directors.
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From left to right: Michelle Colero - Executive Director, Theresa Blondin - Manager of Volunteers & Community Programs, Shasa Boshoff - National Development Manager, Cassandra Schooley - Communications Specialist, Emmalene Rae - Executive Assistant, Kevin Christopher-George - IT Generalist, Oliver Sutherns - Web Developer |
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Current Board of Directors |
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From left to right - 1st row: Michele Zielinski - Chair, Tony Cornacchia - Vice Chair, Glen Mund - Treasurer, Ken Bagshaw - Director, Morgan Bello - Director
From left to right - 2nd row: Dale Boidman - Director, Angela Dosis - Director, Valerie Macleod - Director, Robert Purves - Director, Randy Smith - Director,
Learn more about our volunteer board of directors, see their bio's HERE.
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Be Prepared for Tax Season |
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Tax season is nearly upon us. As a friendly reminder, if you need receipts or information for submitting your tax returns, please feel free to reach out to the Bladder Cancer Canada team.
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Share Your Story and Help Canadian Bladder Cancer Patients
Over the years, we have heard from many of you, sharing your stories and personal experiences.
In 2023 we would like to continue to share stories from bladder cancer patients and their support teams from across Canada. Our goal is to bring forward a wide range of patient experiences and stories to provide support and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients.
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Do you have Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer? Metastatic? What has helped you and your family? What additional support would you like to see?
Send us your story to:
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Request for Proposals: Quality Improvement Grants
Bladder Cancer Canada, along with the EMD Serono /Pfizer Alliance are excited to announce the second joint request for proposals (RFP) to support programs aimed at improving the quality of care of people living with bladder cancer and help reduce the gap in funding of high-priority research topics for patients, caregivers, and scientists.
We invite healthcare professionals from institutions across Canada to apply for the joint Bladder Cancer Canada and EMD Serono / Pfizer Alliance RFP to help address the unmet needs of Canadians living with bladder cancer.
For more information on the joint RFP and how to apply, click HERE. |
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Seeking Participants Living with Advanced (metastatic) Bladder Cancer |
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Bladder Cancer Canada has partnered with a pharmaceutical company to gain insights from Canadians diagnosed with advanced (metastatic) bladder cancer and better understand their personal experiences from the time of diagnosis and beyond.
Our plan is to host a virtual meeting (2 ½ hour) with a diverse group of individuals from across Canada who feel comfortable sharing their experience with advanced (metastatic) bladder cancer.
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Our first webinar of the year is booked for February:
The value of Blue Light Cystoscopy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer detection.
This information session is brought to you by Photocure. Date and register link coming soon!
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Congratulations 2022 Volunteer Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of Bladder Cancer Canada's 2022 Volunteer Awards!
Bladder Cancer Canada relies on the efforts of our volunteers across Canada, who provide us with valuable support year after year.
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These volunteers, in particular, have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional support to BCC in helping us to fulfill our mission of working towards creating a world where bladder cancer is just a memory. Congratulations to this year's winners, we are increadible greatful for their ongoing support! |
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New Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented to a new volunteer within the past two years, who has made a significant impact on the mission of Bladder Cancer Canada. This volunteer has helped build community and took on multiple roles/projects at BCC.
Presented to Derek Ryan, Nova Scotia
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Excellence in Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer
This award is presented to a volunteer/ volunteer group who was involved in planning a Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer event in their community, either as a walk lead, co-lead, or walk committee member.
Presented to Stefanie Speranza, Ontario
Presented to The Edmonton Walk Planning Team 2022, Alberta: Michele Zielinski, Monica Ellis, Bette Thom, Dr. Mary Hitt, Dr. David Evans, Erin Torbiak, Gloria Trimble, Enid Rurka, Gerry Maciejko, Jim Michael (In memory: Gail Swanson and Dick Southworth)
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Excellence in Community and Leadership
This award is presented to a volunteer who has made an impact on the bladder cancer community nationally or regionally. This volunteer is involved in multiple programs at BCC and went over and above to build community, some examples include through the annual walk, recruiting new volunteers or acting as a mentor.
Presented to Alain Bergeron, Québec
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Excellence in Support Programs
This award is presented to a volunteer who has provided exceptional support to others in the bladder cancer community through the One to One Support Program, Support Groups or the Discussion Forum. This volunteer went over and above to build community and support others.
Presented to Alex Huang, Ontario
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Student Leadership
This award is presented to an exemplary student volunteer who has inspired their peers to join their efforts in supporting BCC’s mission, through activities beyond their studies that demonstrated leadership.
Presented to Sohiba Mohammed, Nova Scotia
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Founders Award
The Founders’ Award honours a distinguished volunteer for visionary and passionate endeavours in multiple program areas or on a national level, which have significantly impacted the advancement of Bladder Cancer Canada’s mission.
Presented to Ferg Devins, Ontario
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Meet Mia
Volunteer Role: Special Project Volunteer
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Fun fact about Mia:
I love to cook and bake. Most recently, I have taken up baking bread as a hobby.
Why are you passionate about volunteering for BCC:
I love that BCC helps to support patients and fund important research! In volunteering with BCC, I am able to take on interesting projects, while increasing knowledge, spreading awareness and giving back to the community.
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Welcome to:
Syua Wang, Heming Luan, Ovia Mano, Nicole Wisener, & Andres Llano
Are you looking to join our volunteer team?
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• Walk Lead: We are gearing up for the 2023 Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer! Help plan an event in your community!
• Community Engagement Volunteer: Increase awareness and educate your community about bladder cancer. Specifically booking for an awareness table at Sunnybrookin Toronto, ON!
• Fund Development Task Force: Join a group of volunteers to support our fundraising strategies. Lots of fun activities on social media, too!
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For this month's Monthly Fundraising spotlight, we would like to highlight every one of you who supported Bladder Cancer Canada this Holiday Season.
We are so humbled by the sheer volume of donations in response to our holiday appeal. In a challenging year when so many charities were facing a decrease in donations, our community rallied together to donate over $40,000!
These funds will continue to support our mission to enhance patient support, raise awareness, and fund innovative research.
From the team at Bladder Cancer Canada, we thank you for your generous support - thanks to YOU, we can continue to work towards creating a world where bladder cancer is just a memory.
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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. |
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