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OCTOBER 2011
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National Gear Up Day to conquer cancer
 On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, British Columbians are encouraged to wear a piece of cycling gear in support of the 2011 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.
Dubbed Gear Up Day, the premise is simple: show that you care about the effort to conquer cancer by wearing something related to cycling—be it spandex shorts, a cycling jersey, a helmet, or gloves, and encourage your friends to register for the 2011 Ride to Conquer Cancer. Visit www.conquercancer.ca to learn more about Gear Up Day or to register for only $50 (limited time only).
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Celebrate the holiday season in style!
Join BC Cancer Foundation supporters at the fifth annual Jingle Mingle—a festive cocktail party with silent and live auction items to delight you or that special someone! Live auction sneak peek: airfare, accommodation and entertainment for four to the city that never sleeps—New York City!
The jingling and mingling will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria. Tickets are $150 each.
Following Jingle Mingle, please join us at Prime Steakhouse & Lounge in Victoria for the inaugural Jingle Soirée—an intimate evening where guests will indulge in a delectable four-course dinner with wine pairings and entertainment. Tickets are $500 per guest.
Tickets to Jingle Mingle and the Jingle Soirée can be purchased by calling 250.519.5550 or visiting www.bccancerfoundation.com.
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Your gifts make a difference at the BC Cancer Agency
Photo caption L to R: Sophie Lui, Dr. Andy Coldman, Dr. Jonn Wu, Mr. Douglas Nelson, President & CEO, BC Cancer Foundation, Dr. Janessa Laskin, and Dr. Marco Marra.
BC Cancer Foundation Leadership and Legacy supporters were recognized last month for their contributions to the Foundation. The evening began with lymphoma cancer survivor Jackie Ellis and her video story.
The program highlighted how donors’ gifts are making a difference to the work of the BC Cancer Agency. Sophie Lui, Anchor, Global BC, pictured above, led the evening’s panel discussion with some of the BC Cancer Agency’s world-renowned scientists and doctors. From the front line of cancer care working with patients to the research laboratory and back again, the panel collectively demonstrated how their collaboration leads to discoveries that help improve or save patients’ lives. Donor guests were treated to a glimpse of the remarkable work undertaken here in B.C. and the impact these local efforts have on an international stage.
For more information about these programs please contact:
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October Guest Blogger
Dr. Karen Gelmon
Thank you to Dr. John Spinelli for the posts you shared about your BC Cancer Agency experience and the BC Generations Project. It was interesting to learn how we can help future generations.
Now we invite you to follow Dr. Karen Gelmon, our October guest blogger, as she shares her experience at the BC Cancer Agency as a doctor and scientist. She will be writing about breast cancer and research throughout the month.
Please bookmark our blog address:
bccancerfoundation.com/blog to read the latest updates from leading experts and specialists at the BC Cancer Agency.
Visit our Partners in Discovery Blog here »
Inaugural 2011 Discovery Luncheon
November 16, 2011
Coast Capri Hotel
Kelowna, B.C.
The Discovery Luncheon is an opportunity for our community to join leading BC Cancer Agency doctors and scientists to learn about how the partnership of research and philanthropy accelerates success. Guests will hear from the Agency’s Dr. Ross Halperin as well as from a local cancer patient. Proceeds from the 2011 Discovery Luncheon will go to support an innovative pilot project in prostate cancer taking place in Kelowna.
Tickets are $65 each, and available online or please contact Chantelle Funk at chantelle.funk@bccancer.bc.ca or 250.979.6652.
More Events!
Please visit the BC Cancer Foundation calendar of events page to see what is happening next in a community near you!
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