This fall, fitness is making an important impact on cancer care in our region. Cyndy McLean is launching her fundraiser, 10x21: Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs, to raise money for new chemotherapy chairs at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, while the UW WELL-FIT cancer exercise programs help patients improve their fitness during and after cancer treatment — two initiatives that would not be possible without the generous support of our communities.
Care close to home, comfortable chemo chairs, and connection with others can make a big difference for those undergoing cancer treatment — all things Cyndy McLean understands well from firsthand experience. And that’s exactly what she hopes her upcoming fundraiser, 10x21: Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs, will help bring to those in our communities who’ve had a cancer experience of their own.
Cycling for Chemo Chairs is an upcoming community event fundraising for new chemotherapy chairs at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. And, they’re looking for 10 community ambassadors from areas across Waterloo Region and the surrounding areas!
As a 32-year-old police officer just beginning his career, Jaan never expected to experience a health emergency. But on New Year’s day 2019, while bringing a patient to Grand River Hospital while on duty, Jaan had a stroke in the emergency room and was rushed to Hamilton General Hospital to remove the clot.
When a cancer diagnosis touches someone’s life, everything changes. Life almost stands still. And eventually, it can inspire us to give back. That was the experience for Dr. Brace and his team at Guelph Facial Plastics, who rallied six local clinics in support of breast cancer care at Grand River Hospital this past fall.
Last month, the 12th annual Harold Esbaugh Memorial Golf Tournament supported Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, raising more than $51,000. And over the past 12 years, they’ve raised an incredible grand total of $430,622.46.
