Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who laced up their sneakers for the 12th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer! Over 750 participants across Canada joined in our event to create a world where bladder cancer is just a memory. Thanks to you, we can continue to support patients living with bladder cancer, as well as those who will be diagnosed this year. We thank you for your continued support, we could not have done it without you!
Help Us Reach Our Goal of $600, 000!
We have achieved 78% of our fundraising goal, with $470,991 that has been raised to date. There is still time to help us reach 100% - donate today! The funds raised allow us to offer free patient support, raise awareness and fund invaluable research.
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Commemorate Your Participation in the 2022 Walk with a Limited Edition Bracelet
Get your exclusive 2022 walk bracelet today, by making a donation of $25 or more.
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Celebrate the 2022 Walk with Us!
Join us on Wednesday, October 26th to celebrate walk participants, walk leads, volunteers and more!
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Help Us Improve Patient Programming and Resources
At Bladder Cancer Canada, patient support is a cornerstone of our mission, and that includes understanding the evolving needs of our community.
We are looking for bladder cancer patients and caregivers to complete our Patient Insight Survey to ensure that our programs continue to support patients in the best way possible.
Please take 10-15 minutes to complete our survey, and provide us with valuable feedback to help guide our programming.
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Join Our Patient Support Groups
Join our support groups across the country. Our current groups include:
- Cambridge, ON
- Edmonton, AB
- Greater Toronto Area (GTA), ON
- Hamilton, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- Saskatchewan
- Toronto, ON
- Vancouver, BC
- Caregiver's Support Group
- Francophone Support Group
- Women's Only Support Group
For more information about individual support groups, visit our Get Support page to learn more.
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Be sure to join our newest group, the Caregivers Support Group which is held virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), what is it? How was it discovered? How did it become a common form of treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer?
Join us on December 5, 2022 at 7pm as Dr. Alvaro Morales provides us a history of BCG and answers many questions about this form of immunotherapy.
Dr. Morales discovered that BCG could be used to treat non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, which became the first proven immunotherapy for cancer! Dr. Morales’ research changed the course of urology and we are thrilled to have him joining us for this educational webinar!
This session will be facilitated by Dr. Madhuri Koti and will be offered in French & English.
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Join us on November 7 at 7pm ET to hear from Peter who is living with a urostomy. Peter will discuss his diagnosis of bladder cancer, the challenges around surgery, and how he focused on goals during recovery. We will also learn how Coloplast Care supported Peter from beginning to beyond and the products available for those with a urostomy.
Presented by:
Shelby Payton, Consumer Care Manager, Coloplast
Peter Rich, Guest Speaker & Bladder Cancer Survivor
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The annual Volunteer Awards Program is back for 2022!
Do you know a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to support the bladder cancer community, plan a Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer event or assist the BCC staff with research, projects or admin?
Nominate a volunteer or group who you believe deserves to be recognized!
The award categories include: The Founders’ Award, Medical Leadership, Student Leadership, Excellence in Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer, Excellence in Support Programs, Excellence in Leadership & Community and New Volunteer of the Year.
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The nomination window is open now until November 30.
The award panel, comprised of BCC staff and volunteers, will select the winners in December and the award recipients will be announced in January 2023.
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Meet Brenda
Volunteer Role: Halifax Walk Lead
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Fun facts about Brenda: I never say no to sharing an appetizer! #foodie
Why Brenda is passionate about volunteering for BCC: I am passionate about volunteering for BCC because I love seeing the impact a small group can make in such an important cause. Most of us volunteers are those who have never experienced bladder cancer and that is the most humbling part. With Thanksgiving just passing this long weekend, I think it's appropriate to say I am thankful to be surrounded by those who are as enthusiastic as I am when it comes to bladder cancer awareness and support.
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Warm Welcome to our new volunteers:
Marie-Lyssa Lafontaine, Loree Mae Bagtas & Stewart Press!
Are you looking to join a volunteer team?
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• *NEW* Community Ambassadors (the outreach program is officially back!)
• Peer Support Volunteer who has experience with bladder preservation or chemo/radiation for MIBC
• Board of Directors (legal or medical background required)
• Research volunteer to help look into grant and other funding opportunities
• Volunteer to assist with Short-Term Projects
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Many thanks to our friends and supporters who recently held personal fundraisers for anniversaries, birthdays, and other important life events to support BCC and the work we do.
We would like to recognize Douglas as this month’s fundraising star. Thank you to Douglas for their generous contributions and support!
Be recognized! Visit our website to learn how to host your own fundraiser.
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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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