Letter from our Executive Director As a generous donor, you have shown tremendous support for local cancer patients and their care team. Because of you, the staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Program can give local cancer patients the best possible treatment and care. Our own Chief of Oncology, Dr. Sindu Kanjeekal, has a special…
WINDSOR, ON – This May, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Lockout Cancer campaign will kick off for the sixth time. Each year, ambassadors are selected as the faces of the campaign. This year, five powerhouse women are sharing their stories with the hopes of raising awareness and funds to support local cancer care. This year’s…
Meet Sindu 2023 AMBASSADOR Diagnosed in December 2022 Dr. Sindu Kanjeekal “Right now, my diagnosis is very fresh and real. I am both a patient of, and the Chief of Oncology at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.” “I am a reminder that anyone can be diagnosed with cancer. Anyone.” “As an Ambassador, I want to…
Meet Kathleen 2023 AMBASSADOR Diagnosed in December 2021 Kathleen Turner Kathleen knew immediately after completing treatment that she wanted to give back to the staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Being an Ambassador will allow her to raise money for her community, the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, and local cancer patients. “You have inner…
Meet Pam 2023 AMBASSADOR Diagnosed in February 2011 Pam Brajak Mady Pam is adamant that her story is not unique. An awful diagnosis can come to anyone at any time. In the years that followed her treatment, she didn’t feel that her story was relevant. Now, 12 years later, Pam says her existence is her…
Meet Paula 2023 AMBASSADOR Diagnosed in December 2021 Paula DeVito Paula witnessed first-hand the power of sharing her story last year. Her daughter in law Monica pledged to raise $2,500 in Paula’s honour for Monica’s 25th birthday. “I’m proud to say, in 2022 Monica raised over $12,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.” “If my…
Meet Tina 2023 AMBASSADOR Diagnosed in January 2016 Tina Roy Tina has been asked many times if she was ready to share her story. With a public career, she was apprehensive about opening up. She did not want her clients to lose confidence in her, or feel as though they’d be bothering her. She declined…
Jason Thomas Memorial Scholarship Each spring, the Jason Thomas Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating secondary students who have been impacted by cancer in our community. Scholarship Criteria The Scholarship Selection Committee will choose the successful applicants from all qualified applicants based upon the following primary criteria:
The Sherron Hogan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating secondary students each spring. Read more and apply today. Scholarship Criteria The Scholarship Selection Committee will choose the successful applicants from all qualified applicants based upon the following primary criteria:
Windsor, ON – The numbers are in, and our community raised an incredible $425,000 for the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s Grow On Windsor campaign. Each November, Grow On Windsor raises funds to reduce the need for our brothers, fathers, uncles, loved ones, and friends to travel down Highway 401 for treatment that they should be…
