Spring 2003 - Kids Cancer Care

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THANKS! Some of our Favourite Friends Friends are important people in our lives...let’s meet some friends who have supported us in unusual and innovative ways. Innovative Fitness trainers Vince Danielson and Ranjit Bawa played role reversal with their clients to raise $13,000. Clients were thrilled to make a donation in order to put their trainers through the gruelling exercise regime normally reserved for them. Good work Vince, Ranjit and the rest of the team at Innovative Fitness! Pastry Chef Samuel Fitouri made history by creating the world’s largest Yule log. With the help of assistants, several sponsors and three volunteers, Samuel created a 100-metre Yule log. Pieces of the log were sold at La Cite des Rocheuses, a francophone community centre, and devoured by over 400 willing consumers. This record-breaking initiative raised over $1,000. Seven Strathmore RCMP officers shaved their heads in honour of a fellow officer who was recently diagnosed with cancer. This group bared the cold and shaved their heads in January, raising $3,813. Canada Safeway Market Mall chose KCCFA as the beneficiary of their ‘Because We Care’ fundraising initiative. Thanks to volunteer efforts and the generous participation of the community, the store raised over $5,000. The happy camp counselors from Easter Seals Camp Horizon. Easter Seals Camp Horizon We cannot say enough about the dynamic and enthusiastic team at Easter Seals Camp Horizon. On behalf of the campers of 2002, thank you to each of the directors, counselors and support staff who helped to make a memorable camping experience for all. We are looking forward to camping in 2003! Trico Ride for a Lifetime Join Trico Homes on the first-ever executive motorcycle ride in Western Canada. From June 20 to 22, riders will tour one of the most scenic routes in the Rockies — from Calgary to Revelstoke to Sicamous. A delicious wrap-up banquet awaits the riders and all proceeds will benefit KCCFA. Want to get involved? Contact Kristie at 403.216.9210 ext 225 or clark@kidscancercare.ab.ca. International Childhood Cancer Day 2003 KCCFA celebrated International Childhood Cancer Day on February 15, 2003 with the launch of a new program designed for young adults who have been touched by childhood cancer and their siblings. The Young Adult Conference is designed to offer unique educational and motivational opportunities for young adults whose lives have been complicated by their illness. The weekend conference at Easter Seals Camp Horizon included workshops on a variety of topics, from health and fitness, music and the healing arts, creative arts and crafts and first aid training. We also celebrated the day by announcing our 2003 research grants. Five local researchers received grants totalling $318,222! See our Web site for more details. International Childhood Cancer Day is an initiative of the International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations-an agency dedicated to helping every child with cancer in the world to receive the best access to treatment and care. 2 www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
From the Desk of the CEO It’s all about the kids. This is our mantra. It guides everything we do, from new programming to awarding research grants. It’s certainly evident in this issue as we hear from and about some remarkable young people. Like all of our kids — those with cancer, those who have survived cancer and those who live alongside their brother or sister with cancer — Eric Weatherhead has challenges and triumphs. Yet, he speaks for our organization with conviction and courage. We are proud to have this young man as our spokesperson for 2003. Amanda Mitchell is a 16 year-old sibling who shares her view of cancer from the sidelines. Her inspiring tale confirms how cancer affects the whole family, not just the one who has the disease. Amanda participates in KCCFA activities and is busy organizing head shaves to help raise funds. Speaking of funds, $318,000 in KCCFA research grants is going to support a diverse array of studies - from genetic profiling to clinical trial leadership - all focused on childhood cancer. We are proud to support this important work happening right here in Calgary. We are really thrilled to be providing $21,000 to support four student research assistants this year, more evidence of the youth movement in KCCFA. These university students will spend the summer assisting veteran researchers in pediatric oncology research labs. Meanwhile, as we prepare for another great camping year, we feature two more of our volunteers in this issue. Mike Marlow is our longest-serving camp volunteer. Mike joined us in 1992 and worked tirelessly on many projects - including the monumental feat of getting the kids on the bus in Edmonton for the long and excited ride to camp each year! Mark Heemeryck is another camp veteran who has given us many weeks of his time over the years as a camp medic and committee volunteer. Our board members also contribute many hours of their time to the Foundation and I would like to extend a special thank you to Shirley Valentine, our outgoing board chair, as she steps down after four years. Shirley was very instrumental in developing our strategic alliances and communicating the Foundation’s expanded mandate. We also appreciate the dedication of two board members who are stepping down, Hollie Zuorro and Al Taylor. The board owes a great deal to these dynamic people who have brought their wisdom and enthusiasm to the table. The Foundation welcomes Jack Perraton as its new chair and Sean Durfy as a new director. Jack’s strength in board leadership and community service will be invaluable as the Foundation continues to grow. With increasing funding needs ahead of the Foundation, we are fortunate to have Sean’s business skills and community connections to draw upon. Christine Wandzura As our organization evolves to meet the needs of our children and families living with cancer, I am delighted to see the leaders of tomorrow developing skills in fundraising, teamwork and advocacy. As the Foundation grows, so does its staff. Kristie Clark joins us as our new development associate, responsible for special event coordination and community fundraising events. Two parttime staff members, Rolanda Ostrom, program assistant and Tanya Knorren, RN, clinical care coordinator, will support the camp and community programs. The last word goes to our friends. Don, Joanne & the Coach, good friends of the Foundation for many years, never cease to amaze us with their generous support. As if the proceeds from their annual golf tournament weren’t enough, this year they are shaving their heads to the tune of $150,000! Support us by supporting them...donate online! Christine Wandzura, CFRE, Chief Executive Officer Send me a note; drop me a line, at wandzura@kidscancercare.ab.ca www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 3
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