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WHY I WALK – MESSAGE FROM CO-FOUNDER DAVID GUTTMAN

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 20 August, 2020 | 0

It is hard to believe, but it is once again time for our Bladder Cancer Awareness Walk, and due to the precautions that we are taking because of COVID -19, the walk will be virtual this year. Over the past 11 years, I’ve started this email with the following: ‘I know that there a hundreds of charities you can support, but I am askingRead more

This May, we’re making bladder cancer impossible to ignore! 

By Tawny Barratt | Latest news and stories, Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 31 July, 2020 | 0

Subscribe today! Our May newsletter is filled with lots of initiatives to create awareness for bladder cancer including blogs, podcasts, helpful facts, webinars and more. Bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Canada and there are currently 80,000+ Canadians living with a bladder cancer diagnosis. This year, 12,500 more Canadians will be diagnosed. OurRead more

This year, support starts at home, says Dr. Dionne Duncan, of BCC Walk

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 30 June, 2020 | 0

We met up with our Executive Director Dr. Dionne Duncan and her good friend Mel on the waterfront in beautiful Port Credit, Ontario. Dionne and Mel demonstrate how we can support each other this September during our virtual walk – while staying apart.  “We’re changing the event format this year as a result of socialRead more

Robert Purves Receives BCC Founder’s Award

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 26 June, 2020 | 0

At a recent Board of Director’s meeting, and on behalf of the board and the Medical Advisory and Research Boards, BCC chair Ferg Devins was pleased to present the Founders’ Award to his friend and colleague, Robert Purves. The Founder’s Award is presented each year in recognition of BCC founders, David Guttman and Jack Moon,Read more

In memory of our dear friend, Paul Unterman

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 23 June, 2020 | 0

Many of us at Bladder Cancer Canada are saddened by the news of the recent passing of Paul Unterman, a volunteer and former board member, to bladder cancer. Paul volunteered on the board of directors from November 2011 to May 2017 and also dedicated innumerable hours providing one-on-one support to countless bladder cancer patients. AccordingRead more

Support starts at home for the 12,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 5 June, 2020 | 0

TORONTO, CANADA (May 15, 2020) – This year, 12,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with bladder cancer, and for many of these Canadians, the global development of COVID-19 will impact bladder cancer diagnoses, treatments and outcomes. With hospitals experiencing a delay in cancer-related surgeries and treatments, and access to healthcare teams being limited, now, more thanRead more

Volunteer’s personal approach leads to deeper commitment from corporate supporter

By Tawny Barratt | Blog, Latest news and stories, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 27 May, 2021 | 0

By: Tom Eremondi Read time: 3.5 minutes Admittedly old school, Gerry Ross’ approach to dealing with a local walk sponsor nurtured and enhanced the relationship to a surprising level. This story, however, dates back about five years ago when the Kingston resident was diagnosed with both bladder and prostate cancer. As he was undergoing treatment,Read more

How I Treat COVID-19: an independent platform to fight the pandemic

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized, Upcoming meeting and events | Comments are Closed | 2 June, 2020 | 0

The pandemic we are experiencing is evolving at high speed and an impressive amount of information is currently circulating on the subject. It’s in response to these challenges that Dr Elie Kassouf, hematologist and medical oncologist in Joliette, Quebec, decided to launch How I treat COVID‑19, an independent platform focused on treating COVID-19. The goal:Read more

Let laughter lighten your soul with this FREE virtual event!

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 19 May, 2020 | 0

This event is part of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and is free to our bladder cancer patients, caregivers and survivors across Canada. Join us on Monday, May 25th at 7pm EDT for our FREE Laughter Lightens the Soul virtual comedy event with “Up Standing Comedy” comedian Timmy Boyle, as we shine our lights into the darkness and with it, spread notRead more

We’re shining a light on bladder cancer awareness this May!

By Tawny Barratt | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 1 May, 2020 | 0

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month around the world – join us in shining a light on this disease that impacts more than 500,000 people globally. According to statistics recently released by the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition bladder cancer has become the 10th most common cancer globally. Stay tuned this month for bladder cancerRead more

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