Brave Community Raises Over $325,000 For Local Cancer Care
Windsor ON – With donations still rolling in, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation’s inaugural Show Us Your Brave campaign has officially raised over $325,000 in support of world class cancer care close to home.
Show Us Your Brave challenged people to show bravery in support of the 1 in 8 in our community who will face a cancer diagnosis. Among the many ways to show bravery, was the opportunity to rappel 170 feet down the CIBC Building in downtown Windsor. On June 22nd, 2024, Brave Day took place, where 90 people raised funds and participated in this unique challenge.
Four local cancer survivors, Mark Pastorious, Heather Chauvin, Shannon Kadar, and Pamela Gebrayel were 2024 Show Us Your Brave Campaign Ambassadors. Each bravely shared their experience receiving treatment at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre.
Pamela received treatment in both London and Windsor and is advocating for care close to home. She says “The hardest part of treatment in London was being separated from family and loved ones. There’s nothing like being home and being in your own bed and your own space when you don’t feel well.”
Dr. Sindu Kanjeekal, Chief of Oncology at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, says community support is integral to advancing cancer care in our community. Dr. Kanjeekal knows firsthand the impact of progressing treatment and care with campaigns like Show Us Your Brave. “This is a huge step forward for our community and it is only possible because of our successful recruitment of new oncologists and because of the funds raised locally to purchase all the specialized equipment that we need to treat patients close to home.”
Houida Kassem, Executive Director of the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, is grateful for the community’s support in embracing this new campaign. “Show Us Your Brave gives everyone the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and do something they never imagined doing in support of local cancer patients. It’s beyond inspiring to witness the bravery that our community is willing to show for loved ones and for those they may not even know.” Said Kassem.
Show Us Your Brave will make it’s return next spring, with Brave Day scheduled for June 2025. For more information, visit www.windsorcancerfoundation.org/show-us-your-brave.
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About Show Us Your Brave
Show Us Your Brave is a fundraising and awareness campaign supporting cancer patients from Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton. Make the pledge to raise funds, and step outside your comfort zone and try something new. By showing the bravery inside of you – Your Brave – you are stepping up and showing support for the 1 in 8 in our community who will hear the words ‘You have cancer’. Our loved ones are bravely facing cancer. Are you ready to Show Us Your Brave?
About the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation is driven by a promise to serve our cancer community, and serves as the official fundraising arm for the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, fulfilling requests of the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. Requests include the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, patient amenities, and initiatives, such as the Patient Assistance Fund, and our Seeds4Hope program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
Brandy Coulsey, Marketing and Communications Manager
519-254-5577 ext. 58559