Thank You, Alex Trebek
Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020 In the hours since we first learned of his passing, it has become abundantly clear what kind of legacy Alex Trebek has left in […]
Healthy Recipes for Halloween 2020!
Your Halloween plans might be different this year, but there’s still lots of fun to be had! To help you stay safe and feel festive, we went into our archives to dig up a few recipes that have always been a big hit with the kids…and the kids-at-heart! These recipes are spooky, adorable, healthy, and […]
Cancer Champions Breakfast Raises a Record $1,063,799.18 for Local Cancer Care
The virtual Breakfast event, which took place the morning of Wednesday, September 16th, was one of the first of its kind in Ottawa. Nearly everyone in Ottawa has faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another…but that didn’t stop hundreds of business and community leaders across the city from coming together […]
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Welcomes Michael Maidment as New President & CEO
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors today announces the appointment of Mr. Michael Maidment as President & CEO of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Michael has served the Ottawa community for the past seven years as CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank, and previously as Director of Public Relations and Development of the […]
Resuming Reiki, at a Distance
With the health and well being of our clients always in mind, we are pleased to share that we will be able to resume offering certain Reiki services to our Cancer Coaching clients this fall. This is because some types of Reiki can happen from a distance: though the Maplesoft-GumDocs Centre for Cancer Survivorship remains […]
Helping the Whole Family through Coaching, CLIMB, and Lemonade!
If you were to meet Ron Wulf today, you might not believe that he’s just been through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy for an aggressive type of brain cancer. But the well-spoken grandfather of two insists that while it may not be obvious to others, the cognitive impacts of his treatment have been a big challenge. […]
Transforming the Way Doctors Treat Brain Cancer, Right Here in Ottawa
A world-leading surgical technique is being used more and more often in Ottawa, thanks to consistent support from local donors. Thanks to donations from our community, the way we treat brain cancer here in Ottawa is changing: top Ottawa neurosurgeon Dr. John Sinclair now has consistent enough funding to use the drug 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) […]
Meet Your Marketplace Vendors!
One of the truly unique things about Crush It for Cancer, presented by Beyond Yoga, is the featured Vendor Marketplace. This is where our participants can take a break from the day’s activities to explore local vendors in fashion, wellness, design, beauty, food, and more! They will also be able to meet different service providers in local […]
No Fundraising Experience, No Problem!
Lorraine Prezeau works with fundraisers every day. But that doesn’t mean learning to raise money for charity was automatically an easy thing for her to do! “When I signed up for Crush It for Cancer last year, it was the first time I’d ever done anything like it,” Lorraine says. She’s a staff member here […]
New Study Warns Against Supplement Use During Breast Cancer Treatment
Antioxidants – vitamins, minerals, or phytochemicals known for their ability to protect cells from damage – have long been studied and used for their many health benefits. However, a recent study has shown that taking antioxidants during chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may actually be detrimental to a patient’s treatment outcomes. “Patients using any antioxidant […]