We Can't Wait to Walk with You! |
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There are just 8 days to go until the 12th annual Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer and we are so excited to see you at one of our in-person walking events across the country!
There’s still time to join us September 24th and 25th, 2022, so lace up your sneakers and let's walk together for bladder cancer patients across Canada.
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Boost Your Impact
Have you had a chance to Boost your Impact and WIN? In the final days leading up to the walk, we're encouraging everyone to increase their support for those living with bladder cancer. Boost your impact and be entered into a draw to win a $125 Visa gift card!
How To Boost Your Impact and Win
1. Refer a friend to the walk who raises $100 or more, and you will receive a limited-edition BCC gift and be entered into the draw. (New registrants must enter the referring walkers name on question 4 of the registration form)
2. Fundraise $250 or more to enter the draw for a $125 Visa gift card!
It’s always more fun walking and raising awareness with friends! There’s no limit to the number of people you can refer.
Walk Day Volunteers
If you, or someone you know, would be interested in volunteering at one of our local walking events, please apply HERE!
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Funds raised from the 2022 walk will help Bladder Cancer Canada fulfill its mission to:
- Help bladder cancer patients and their supporters address the day-to-day issues of the disease
- Increase awareness of bladder cancer among the public and medical community
- Fund research which pursues the diagnosis, treatment and, elimination of bladder cancer
Here are some examples of how we’re putting your donations to work:
- BCC brings awareness to bladder cancer through the 'See Red, See Your Doctor' campaign, which has been promoted through transit shelters, bus interiors, print media, doctor's offices, restrooms, subways, billboards and more.
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BCC funds many medical research projects across Canada, often matched by other organizations to increase the impact. So far, BCC has provided over $2,841,000 to bladder cancer research since 2012.
- BCC produces educational videos for patients and medical students. We have advanced plans in place to develop an accredited program to teach family doctors how to better diagnose bladder cancer.
- BCC helps bladder cancer patients and their support teams address the day-to-day issues of the disease. This is achieved through:
- The Bladder Cancer Canada website
- Discussion Forum
- Our One2One Patient Support Program
- Patient Education Meetings and Webinars
- Support Groups
- Downloadable Digital Resources
- BCC launched and funds CBCIS, a world-leading database and critical analytical tool to help urologists and researchers understand and develop better treatments and possibly find a cure.
How Bladder Cancer Canada is Making a Difference
“ I downloaded all the patient guidebooks off the Bladder Cancer Canada website. They helped me better understand the various stages of my bladder cancer diagnosis – from non-muscle invasive to muscle-invasive, and finally, the removal of my bladder. As a result, I knew what questions to ask my urologist." - Angela, 2021 Walk Lead
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What To Do After The Walk |
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Share Your Walk
Day Photos with Us
We love to see photos from Walk Day, so please be sure to share your photos and videos from the event by tagging us on social media, or send an email to walk@bladdercancercanada.org.
Join Us Post-Walk for Our Walk Wrap-Up!
Join us on October 26 as we celebrate the success of the 2022 Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer Walk! This is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize all of the support and fundraising efforts of our community! Details to come, register HERE.
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BCC Featured in Maclean's Magazine As Part of Men's Cancer Campaign |
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We are thrilled to share that Bladder Cancer Canada will be featured in this month's Maclean's Magazine, as part of their Men's Cancer campaign.
This feature, available both online and in print, highlights a patient story from Rob Truscott, a feature on advancements in bladder cancer treatments from Medical Oncologist Dr. Nimira Alimohamed, as well as an informative Q&A section from bladder cancer advocate, Jacques Spilka.
The digital campaign can be viewed HERE
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New Support Groups
Join one of our support groups across the country. Our newest groups include:
Cambridge, ON (in-person)
The first Wednesday of every month
All of Saskatchewan (virtual)
The third Monday of every month
Caregivers Support Group (virtual)
The 2nd Wednesday of each month
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What is BCG? 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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BCAN Think Tank Annual Meeting
In August, our Executive Director, Michelle Colero, and Vice Chair, Tony Cornacchia, took part in the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network's (BCAN) Think Tank Annual Meeting, which took place in Denver, Colorado. This event offered a wide range of insight into real-life bladder cancer patient experiences and updates regarding BCAN-funded research presentations and updates.
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BCC at The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum
On September 8th and 9th, Michelle Colero also represented Bladder Cancer Canada at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum in Paris, France. There, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition and member organizations highlighted the many ways to bring bladder cancer patient voices forward with action, and showcased the various projects that are positively impacting people affected by bladder cancer.
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Meet Gail!
Volunteer Role: Walk Lead
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Fun facts about Gail: I love crafting and baking, and in addition to entering my work in local fairs for prizes, I use my work as FUNdraising tools!
Why Gail is passionate about volunteering for BCC: I have been traveling to Toronto for 10 years now to participate in the Princess Margaret Cancer Center Walk. But COVID gave me the opportunity to create a team to walk virtually in Thunder Bay. Our team decided we wanted to continue doing a walk in Thunder Bay so when we heard about Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer, we were very excited. My friends and family are onboard, and we can do this together! I have a few friends who are survivors of bladder cancer so it is a perfect fit.
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Warm Welcome to our new volunteers:
Aarushi Malkani, Mia Papasideris, Mary Chiovitti, Aaron Sutherland, & Cynthia Belfitt
Want to join the volunteer team?
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• 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
• Assist with Short-Term Projects
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2022 Volunteer Recognition Program Is Coming Soon!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Program! Volunteer award nominations will be accepted on October 1st until November 30th.
Nominate a volunteer who you believe has made a significant contribution to Bladder Cancer Canada this year. Winners will be announced in January 2023.
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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 Dale as this month’s fundraising star. Thank you to Dale for all of her 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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