Cool Runnings and Grand Desserts are just 2 important local events
Buy a pink ribbon at assist in the raising money and awareness
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is a large umbrella organization, which is working very hard to fund the best research projects in this country – working very hard to find a cure for many cancers.
Locally, the CCS of Oxford County has its many programs which require funding, including advocacy and education for cancer patients, and a volunteer driver program to assist clients in attending medical appointments to specialists and for chemotherapy.
Earlier in 2017, the CCS nationwide focus changed somewhat as the association merged with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF).
This combined charity has created even more emphasis on the many tasks for CCS volunteers, which quite honestly means the CCS requires more volunteers – more people donating time and money, more energy, more creativity for fundraising, and more overall awareness for its varied projects.
I can think of 5 areas of focus for the fall.
Selling pink ribbons in grocery stores and elsewhere for breast cancer awareness and monetary contributions.
Selling piggy banks to decorate to support the volunteer drivers program.
Promoting Cool Running in Roth Park as both a cross-country trail race and family fun.
Promoting the annual CIBC Run For A Cure, which has always had its predominate concentration on the breast cancer foundation, but as mentioned has now joined forces with the CCS. London, Kitchener and Simcoe host Run For A Cure events.
Selling tickets and organizing the wonderful annual Grand Desserts event.
Amalgamating the CCS with CBCF. Excerpt from February press release:
On February 1, 2017, CCS and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) joined forces to increase operational efficiencies and further our impact on cancer research and support programs. Over the past 30 years, CCS has invested $1.2 billion in cancer research – including over $100 million in breast cancer research. Since its inception in 1986, CBCF has invested over $360 million in breast cancer research, funding more than 1,400 scientific and community grants. This unprecedented merger allows the new Canadian Cancer Society to accelerate the impact of donor dollars on cancer research and vital support services for people living with and affected by cancer. Visit cancer.ca for more information.
“Together, we are committed to doing things more efficiently, and our merger will redefine the cancer charity sector in Canada,” says Robert Lawrie, Chair of the Board of Directors, Canadian Cancer Society. “In order to continue our work towards our vision of a world where no Canadian fears cancer, consolidation is the most responsible option. It will allow us to eliminate expensive duplication of efforts and to focus our donors’ funding on cancer research, information, advocacy and support programs.”
With Canadians facing an almost 40 per cent surge in cancer cases by 2030, this groundbreaking amalgamation allows CCS to amplify the impact of donor dollars on vital support services and cancer research, and improve the way it helps people living with and affected by cancer.
SPARE TIME AND SPARE CHANGE,
CAN ALL MAKE A CHANGE
I realize we are all busy with work, family and other commitments, but if you have any spare time, please contact the CCS of Oxford office in Woodstock today at 65 Springbank North.
(519) 537-5592.
Email: oxford@ontario.cancer.ca
Twitter: @ccsoxfordcounty or @rflwoodstock
Cool Runnings is not unique to Woodstock as a CCS fundraiser as similar races take place in other centres, but the Roth Park venue on the south shore of Pittock Lake (Thames River) lends itself very well to a cross-country meet.
The 2017 Relay For Life event at CASS high school raised over $140,000. Combined efforts made a difference - each playing a small role in the local Cancer Society community office and its staff led by Jan Cunningham, Pam Noels and many volunteers.
LINKS:
www.cancer.ca
www.cancer.ca
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