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Third Annual Kick Butt for Colorectal Cancer
September 11, 2010 - Winnipeg, MB
On September 13th, 2008 we held the inaugural Kick Butt walk/run for Colorectal Cancer. With the support of over 200 generous participants we raised close to $25,000.00
Our second annual Kick Butt event was held on September 12, 2009 and was a massive success as well! Our third annual event will be held on September 11, 2010!
All proceeds generated from the event will be donated to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada to be used in Manitoba to advocate for the needs of people who have colorectal cancer.
Participants are urged to walk or run in boxer shorts, pyjamas, bathing suits, etc. There will be prizes for the best Butt Cover!
- Event Brochure
- Kickbutt Brochure
- Kickbutt Radio Announcement
- kickbuttrun.com
- Make a Donation
- Register
- Kick Butt Silent Auction Request Letter
Please Mail your registration forms to:
Kick Butt for Colorectal Cancer
225 Yale Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0L3
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Past Events
Victor Richard Bicycle Ride - Randonnée Victor Richard
August 15, 2010 - Saint-Sauveur, Québec
The Victor Richard Bicycle Ride entered its third incredible year on August 15th, 2010. Crucial funds were raised for the CCAC while a number of skilled cyclists inspired us to stay fit and ride, ride, ride!
Who was Victor Richard?
He inspired fundraising for colon cancer, so he must be exceptional! But Victor Richard is not a great national league hockey player or the president of a big company. He is a father, a grandfather, a neighbour, a citizen― a human being.
A special human being! Victor Richard was a worker and a loyal Canadair employee until his retirement at age 64. He was a skier who tore down the slopes until almost that age. He was also committed to helping others. Mr. Richard was honoured by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé for his service as a St. John’s Ambulance volunteer. But his greatest achievement has been his nine children. His youngest, Paul Richard, started the “Victor Richard Cross-country Bicycle Ride.”
So this was a man who spent his life working, helping others and raising a family. The energy and passion with which he lived his life are an example to all of us. He demonstrated his courage through the loss of two of his young children, through learning to live alone after the death of his beloved wife, and by rebuilding his house after losing everything in two fires. He even started learning to use a computer at the age of 80!
Finally, it was through his illness that he revealed how precious life is. He endured this last ordeal with determination and humility. The illness struck around Easter of 2007, and after a rapid decline, he consulted doctors. A cardiac stimulator was installed to control his arrhythmia and allow him to undergo two operations. It was during these treatments that he was diagnosed with end-stage (4) colon cancer. The late discovery of his illness left him with a life expectancy of one year at most. Victor Richard reacted like a saint, accepting his fate while continually battling to remain with his loved ones as long as possible.
He was with us for eight more months during which he continued to pass on his stories, his secrets and his joie de vivre. Thus, he left with us the most precious of legacies: the values of generosity, perseverance and solidarity that he imparted to us throughout his journey on this Earth.
The first Victor Richard Cross-country bike ride took place on August 17th, 2008. The 135-kilometre route started at the St-Sauveur church, went all the way to Mont Tremblant and returned to St-Sauveur in the afternoon. The impressive participants maintained average speeds of about 25 km/hour!
Aug 16 2009 Images from event:
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47th Annual Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
May 29, 2011 - Calgary, Alberta
RUN! PLEDGE! CHEER FOR THE CHEEKY BUTTS benefiting the CCAC!
Thanks to the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and the 46th annual Calgary Marathon, the CCAC was one of the lucky charities benefiting 100% from pledges collected by the “CHEEKY BUTT” walking and running team on May 30, 2010.
If you missed the 2010 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon event, lace up your shoes and join thousands of other runners and walkers for the 2011 race weekend from May 27th- 29th, 2011. The CHEEKY BUTTS are counting on you!
Run a race (5k, 10k, 21k or 42k), sponsor a runner or volunteer on race day. More details to come on the 2011 event!
The CHEEKY BUTTS go the distance at the 2010 Scotiabank Calgary Marthon
CCAC Board of Directors Vice-Chairman Paul Moynihan brought his entire family, and dedicated Cancer Coach Joy Hendrickson spread joy and awareness!
The Scotiabank Charity Challenge
Remember, the CHEEKY BUTTS run, walk and jog in Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver and Toronto Canada Running Series events as well!
Visit www.calgarymarathon.com for more details.
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
September 26, 2010 - Toronto, Ontario
RUN! PLEDGE! CHEER FOR THE CHEEKY BUTTS benefiting the CCAC!
The CHEEKY BUTTS have run in the Montreal, Calgary, Halifax and Vancouver events, and Toronto is next! The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will take place on September 26, 2010. With 5k, 21k and 42k events, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s how you could help:
1) Join team CHEEKY BUTTS as a proud Runner / Walker.
2) Register as an individual if you prefer. Either way, if you agree to raise $500 or more, please contact the CCAC directly as we will cover the cots of registration for the first 20 registrants (must add a special code at the time of registration).
3) Sponsor a runner . If you will not be running or walking, please consider making a pledge in support of the team!
4) Come and show your support on race day! Volunteers will be needed, so leave your contact information with the CCAC (1-877-50-COLON (26566) or gailg@colorectal-cancer.ca
5) Consider posting our CHEEKY BUTTS flyer Download Adobe Reader- PDF File Reader - Free in your office to help us with recruiting people for our team!
6) Let us know if you can offer incentive give-aways for our team (tickets, small gifts, gift certificates etc.) This will help our team remain spirited and focused while adding some friendly competition!
Download our official CHEEKY BUTTS poster and recruit more runners for your team!
Download flyers and start recruiting your team now!
Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for more details.
Consider yourself more of a fashionista than an athlete? No problem! This year, the Scotiabank Marathon is adding "Best Dressed Costume" categories in all three events. Wear a costume and draw attention to the CCAC. All costumes will be judged by celebrity/media judges at the finish line.
The best costume in the marathon will win $2500 for their chosen charity, best in the half-marathon will win $1000 for their charity, and there will be two prizes of $500 for the chosen charities with the best costumes in the 5k race!
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k
June 27, 2010 - UBC to Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
RUN! PLEDGE! CHEER FOR THE CHEEKY BUTTS benefiting the CCAC!
The CCAC was pleased to partner with the Canada Running Series and Scotiabank in a number of Charity Challenge Runs benefiting the CCAC. The latest run took place in Vancouver, BC on Sunday, June 27th.
Please click on the link below to see our team page and consider running with the CHEEKY BUTTS during next year’s incredible event!
The CHEEKY BUTTS have run in the Montreal, Calgary, Halifax and Vancouver events, and Toronto is next! The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon will take place on September 26, 2010.
Here’s how you could help:
1) Join team CHEEKY BUTTS as a proud Runner / Walker.
2) Register as an individual if you prefer. Either way, if you agree to raise $500 or more, please contact the CCAC directly as we will cover the cots of registration for the first 20 registrants (must add a special code at the time of registration).
3) Sponsor a runner . If you will not be running or walking, please consider making a pledge in support of the team!
4) Come and show your support on race day! Volunteers will be needed, so leave your contact information with the CCAC (1-877-50-COLON (26566) or gailg@colorectal-cancer.ca
5) Consider posting our CHEEKY BUTTS flyer in your office to help us with recruiting people for our team!
6) Let us know if you can offer incentive give-aways for our team (tickets, small gifts, gift certificates etc.) This will help our team remain spirited and focused while adding some friendly competition!
Looking to get pumped about the race? Check out the blast we had in Montreal!
6th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer
September 13, 2010 - Huntsville, ON
We look forward to your participation in our 5th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer at Bigwin Island Golf Club. This tournament is actively raising funds towards omitting colorectal cancer, with surprise celebrity guests.
Last year’s event was a great success. This year the tournament promises to be even better. We hope we can look forward to your sponsorship, enjoying a day of world-class golf and helping support this cause.
Please help us make our 5th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer a great success by becoming a SILVER, GOLD or PLATINUM sponsor! Tournament Itinerary:
•Luxury Coach Leaves Toronto 8:00 a.m. •Tournament Registration 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. •BBQ at the Halfway House •Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. •Cocktails 5:30 p.m. •Dinner and Prize Presentations 6:30 p.m.
Stewart Creek 3rd Annual Colorectal Cancer Charity Golf Tournament
JUNE 16, 2010 - Canmore, Alerta
Dear Friends, After months of a cold Calgary winter, it’s nice to be thinking of golf season again. Hopefully this invitation finds you well and brings back fond memories of the great day we enjoyed last year at the Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (`CCAC´).
Thanks to your participation and support, the CCAC has enjoyed a great year highlighted by the following key accomplishments:
- Played a leading role in causing the Province of Alberta to approve best in class treatment medications such as Oxaliplatin, Avastin and Vectibix and also bringing population-based screening to the Province;
- Worked with stakeholders across the country to raise the standard of care of rectal cancer treatment in Canada;
- Launched the Giant Colon Tour, a forty-foot inflatable walk through educational exhibit promoting awareness, screening and prevention which will tour the country, hopefully coming soon to Alberta;
- Overhauled the CCAC’s website and all educational and resource materials;
- Created the Cancer Coach Program to train twenty five coaches per year to provide personalized support to individual patients and their families. The first group trained in 2008 is already having a tremendous impact and the next training will take place in May 2009; and
- Organizing a Canadian Colorectal Cancer Round Table Conference on “The Future of Cancer Care Management 5 Years and Beyond” scheduled
for April 2009.
We sincerely hope you will be able to participate in this year’s Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the CCAC. Through your
generosity, last year’s tournament raised over $100,000. In keeping with the spirit of the times, we have lowered the cost of hole sponsorship and
also for individual players. Our goal is to add three more foursomes and a few more hole sponsors, such that we can meet or exceed the amount
we raised last year. We have also worked hard with the team at Stewart Creek to ensure that this year’s tournament is even better than last year’s
— - if you liked the golf jacket we gave away last year, you will love this year’s complementary gift. We hope we can count on your support and look forward to seeing you on June 25th at Stewart Creek. Remember that Colorectal Cancer is Preventable, Treatable and Beatable.
Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, Canmore , Alberta Format: Two Person Best Ball (each player plays their own ball) Maximum Players:84 Registration: 8:30 am Shot Gun Start: 9:15 am Cocktails & Putting Contest: 1:30 pm Event Banquet: 2:00 pm Prizes Presentation: 3:30 pm
Scotia Challenge Halifax
May 22-23, 2010 - Halifax
GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE!
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is honored to be one of the first National not-for-profit organizations participating in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge Run in Halifax, as well as in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto
Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada. This year, an estimated 22,000 Canadians (12,100 men - 9,900 women) will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 9,100 (4,900 men - 4,200 women) will die from it. In Nova Scotia, approximately 840 new colorectal cancer cases will be diagnosed (450 men – 390 women) and approximately 360 individuals will succumb to the disease (190 men – 170 women). The good news is that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable in 90% of the cases, if detected early!
Primary prevention, through the adoption of healthy lifestyles (diet and exercise), screening and timely access to effective treatments are the hallmarks of improved patient outcomes and a reduced number of fatalities from the disease.
What better way to practice a healthy lifestyle than by leading by example and participating in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge and helping to raise funds for the CCAC!
The CCAC is dedicated to increasing awareness of colorectal cancer, supporting patients (through initiatives such as The Scotiabank Support Program for Patients and Families - the only national program of its kind which includes a cancer coach mentorship program), and advocating for equal and timely access to treatment as well as access to population based screening programs for all Canadians.
In an effort to increase public awareness and make people feel more at ease talking about a disease which sometimes carries an embarrassing stigma, The Giant Colon exhibit is a unique educational initiative, coming soon to a city near you as it continues to make its way across the country!
The Giant Colon is a forty foot long, eight foot high inflatable walk-though replica of the human colon, complete with 3 dimensional pathologies, floor lights and a multimedia presentation lead by “muppet” Dr. Preventino, the CCAC’s scholar in residence. Free entrance to The Giant Colon is through a supersized anus and the exit is by the cecum, following a similar path as a colonoscopy.
Please consider this as a personal thank you for making the CCAC the charity of choice for the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge!
How to be part of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge in Support of the CCAC:
The CCAC will cover the registration costs for the first 10 individual runners who register and agree to raise a minimum of $200 or more. A recognition plaque will also be presented to each runner who achieves this goal.
Register as an individual or a team! Create team spirit and set your fundraising goals! Be creative on race day and show up wearing your favorite butt cover!
All registrants will have a chance to win prizes provided by the CCAC (including CCAC Lifesaver bracelets) plus Scotia Challenge will award prizes for the organization raising the most dollars for their charity, including teams with the most money raised, most participants, most money raised per participant, etc. Every little bit counts
Check out www.colorectal-cancer.ca for more information or contact Gail Grief, National Director of Development 1-877-50-COLON (26566) and register today ! CCAC Volunteers on race day also needed – Come out and show your support!
You can also visit : http://www.bluenosemarathon.com/en/ and click on the right “Charity Challenge” which will direct you to the CCAC registration page.
Together, we can make a difference !
Jodi Wilson -ING Ottawa Half Marathon
My name is Jodi Wilson. In 2004, my dad passed away at the age of 48 from his 2 year battle with colon cancer. Although his life was rich with love, it was much too short. On May 30th I’ll be running the Ottawa Half Marathon to raise money for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Without funding, we will not see advancements in screening or in funding medications that are not yet accessible in Canada. I’ll be proudly running in my dad’s honour, and for the countless others affected.
Let’s play ball for Colorectal Cancer!
May 15th & 16th, 2010 at Centennial Diamonds in Sherwood Park, AB
Once again this will be a 32-team tournament, with a $400.00 entry fee. You will be guaranteed four games, three on Saturday and one on Sunday. Maximum amount of players is 20 per team with a minimum of six men and four women. You can find all of the event details on our website at
This slo-pitch tournament is a FUN tournament with all funds raised going to the Colorectal Cancer Association Of Canada (CCAC). With the participation and generous donations from so many great individuals, we have been able to donate an outstanding total of $89,845.00 to the CCAC since our inaugural event in 2007!!! If you or someone you know would like to participate in this wonderful event please contact Deseree at:
780-468-6635 info@slopitchforhope.com
Mississauga Marathon presented by Canon
May 15th & 16th, 2010
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The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is dedicated to increasing awareness of colorectal cancer, supporting patients, and advocating for population-based screening and timely access to effective treatments. As the first non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with colorectal cancer, the CCAC remains committed to furthering their abilities to helping patients, families, and friends of those who are living with colon cancer. Recognizing all that the CCAC does to support patients living with colon cancer, Landmark Sport Group Inc. designated the CCAC as a Mississauga Marathon charity partner in 2008. Since then, Landmark along with supporters like you, have helped raise thousands of dollars in donations for this worthy cause. Share your Story: Why do you Run for the CCAC? Why did you choose the CCAC as your charity of choice to run for? Perhaps it is in honour of a loved one, a close friend, or coworker. Maybe you are celebrating beating this disease. Or maybe you recognize the need to raise awareness of this disease; whatever your reason, the CCAC along with Landmark Sport Group Inc., would like to thank you for your support. Colorectal Cancer does not differentiate between men and women, nor young or old, it simply chooses at random. You, a family member, or friend could be affected by this disease. Let’s put Colorectal Cancer in the history books! Choose to fundraise for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada and do your part to help find a cure today. |
Scotia bank 21k and 5k
Sunday, April 18, 2010 — Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC
Dear Friends,
The CCAC is pleased to be partnering with the Canada Running Series and Scotia Bank in a Charity Challenge Run benefitting the CCAC. The run will take place at Drapeau Park on April 18, 2010.
Please click on the link below to see our team page and consider supporting the CHEEKY BUTTS.
http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=147054&langPref=en-CA
Our fundraising cummulative goal is $10,000.
How you could help :
1) Join our team "CHEEKY BUTTS" as a proud Runner / Walker with two choices : A Half Marathon or 5 km.
2) Register as an individual if you prefer. Either way, if you agree to raise $500 or more, please contact the CCAC directly as we will cover the cots of registration for the first 20 registrants (must add a special code at the time of registration).
3) Sponsor a runner . If you will not be running or walking, please consider making a pledge in support of the team I am biased however, and therefore, strongly reccomend you sponsor ME : Gail Grief http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=822485&langPref=en-CA !
4) Come and Show your Support on April 18th - Dress in Blue ! Draw attention in any way possible in order to draw attention to colroectal cancer awareness! Volunteers will be needed so if you are interested, please leave your contact information with the CCAC (1-877-50-COLON (26566) or gailg@colorectal-cancer.ca
5) Please consider Posting the attached flyer in your office to help us with recruiting people for our team (see attached)!
6) Please let us know if you can offer incentive give - aways for our team (tickets, small gifts, gift certificates etc.) This will help our team remain spirited, focussed and add some friendly competition!
RUN . PLEDGE. CHEER, FOR THE CHEEKY BUTTS benefitting the CCAC !
THANK YOU !
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Oasis Half Marathon
September 13, 2009 - Montreal
Friends & Family,
On Sunday September 13th, we will be running our first half marathon (21 km) in Montreal. To make this experience even more special we have decided to raise funds for a very important cause: the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC).
We did not know much about colorectal cancer until Dara began working in
this area of research just over one year ago and John’s Uncle Jim was
stricken by it. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading cancers diagnosed
and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada. This year in Quebec
alone, an estimated 5,800 new colorectal cancer cases (3,200 men - 2,600
women) will be diagnosed and approximately 2,600 individuals will die from
the disease (1,350 men - 1,250 women). This does not have to be the case
since 90% of colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable, if
detected early! Screening for colorectal cancer reduces the risk of the
disease as well as increases the chances of catching the cancer at an
earlier stage when it is most curable. There have been many advances in
diagnosis and treatments but much more still needs to be done!
We are trying to do our part in helping the fight against colorectal cancer
and would like to ask for your help!
Please consider sponsoring us $1/km (for a total of 21km = $21). A tax
receipt issued by the CCAC will be sent to you following the event.
To sponsor us please:
- contact us directly OR
- call the CCAC at 514-875-7745 and make a donation towards "Dara & John’s Half Marathon Challenge"
- visit hereand click on MAKE A DONATION
Additionally we would like to invite you to encourage us on race day either
on the route or at the finish line (Olympic Stadium - there will be family
events). Start time is 8:40 on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and we estimate we
will cross the finish line about 11:00... hopefully ;-) For a course map
click here: http://www.marathondemontreal.com/images/demi(1).pdf
We would like to THANK YOU all in advance for your support and helping the
CCAC continue to spread awareness, educate, provide support programs for
patients and advocate for equal & timely access to screening and treatment.
Thank you,
Dara & John
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5th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer
September 13, 2010 - Huntsville, ON
We look forward to your participation in our 5th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer at Bigwin Island Golf Club. This tournament is actively raising funds towards omitting colorectal cancer, with surprise celebrity guests. Last year’s event was a great success. This year the tournament promises to be even better. We hope we can look forward to your sponsorship, enjoying a day of world-class golf and helping support this cause. Please help us make our 5th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer a great success by becoming a SILVER, GOLD or PLATINUM sponsor! Tournament Itinerary
•Luxury Coach Leaves Toronto 8:00 a.m. •Tournament Registration 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. •BBQ at the Halfway House •Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. •Cocktails 5:30 p.m. •Dinner and Prize Presentations 6:30 p.m.
Oakville Half Marathon
September 6th, 2010 - West Oakville, Ontario
The 4th annual Oakville Half Marathon, 10K and 2K Races hope to be bigger and better than last year! The Labour Day Oakville Half and 10K courses lead runners through some of the most beautiful areas in the Town of Oakville from the quaint old neighbourhoods and the beautiful downtown core to the stunning waterfront and gorgeous marinas. A one-day Runners Expo and Post Race entertainment are also scheduled as part of the weekend of activities. A separate walking category in both the Half and the 10K ensures that participants of all abilities can compete in this great event.
http://www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com/
Leave a donation here
Check out the flyer , and use it to recruit your own team!
Victor Richard Bicycle Ride - Randonnée Victor Richard
August 15, 2010 - Saint-Sauveur, Québec
The Victor Richard Bicycle Ride entered its third incredible year on August 15th, 2010. Crucial funds were raised for the CCAC while a number of skilled cyclists inspired us to stay fit and ride, ride, ride!
Who was Victor Richard?
He inspired fundraising for colon cancer, so he must be exceptional! But Victor Richard is not a great national league hockey player or the president of a big company. He is a father, a grandfather, a neighbour, a citizen― a human being.
A special human being! Victor Richard was a worker and a loyal Canadair employee until his retirement at age 64. He was a skier who tore down the slopes until almost that age. He was also committed to helping others. Mr. Richard was honoured by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé for his service as a St. John’s Ambulance volunteer. But his greatest achievement has been his nine children. His youngest, Paul Richard, started the “Victor Richard Cross-country Bicycle Ride.”
So this was a man who spent his life working, helping others and raising a family. The energy and passion with which he lived his life are an example to all of us. He demonstrated his courage through the loss of two of his young children, through learning to live alone after the death of his beloved wife, and by rebuilding his house after losing everything in two fires. He even started learning to use a computer at the age of 80!
Finally, it was through his illness that he revealed how precious life is. He endured this last ordeal with determination and humility. The illness struck around Easter of 2007, and after a rapid decline, he consulted doctors. A cardiac stimulator was installed to control his arrhythmia and allow him to undergo two operations. It was during these treatments that he was diagnosed with end-stage (4) colon cancer. The late discovery of his illness left him with a life expectancy of one year at most. Victor Richard reacted like a saint, accepting his fate while continually battling to remain with his loved ones as long as possible.
He was with us for eight more months during which he continued to pass on his stories, his secrets and his joie de vivre. Thus, he left with us the most precious of legacies: the values of generosity, perseverance and solidarity that he imparted to us throughout his journey on this Earth.
The first Victor Richard Cross-country bike ride took place on August 17th, 2008. The 135-kilometre route started at the St-Sauveur church, went all the way to Mont Tremblant and returned to St-Sauveur in the afternoon. The impressive participants maintained average speeds of about 25 km/hour!
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CCAC Annual Garage Sale
Intro: On Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) volunteer Jessica Wu will be holding a GARAGE SALE at 105 Bowman Way (John Street and Bayview) to raise money for the CCAC, in loving memory of her mother, Joyce who passed away on October 7, 2007 from colorectal cancer at the tender age of 49. While doing your spring cleaning, Jessica is requesting the donation of items for her garage sale from friends, family and neighbours with ALL PROCEEDS going to the CCAC. You can reach Jessica at jessicawu_ccac@yahoo.com or Shardha at the CCAC office at 1-416-920-4333 for more information. Colorectal Cancer is Preventable , Treatble and Beatable ! Together, We Can Make A Difference !
Organizer Jessica Wu’s closing letter:
Roger Robillard Head Shave Event in Honor of His Wife
Hello to all,
My wife has just undergone the ablation of the colon because of the discovery of a cancer during a screening examination. Without this examination when she would have felt the symptoms of the disease it would have been too late.
The Colorectal cancer is a silent killer and to make my humble part for the research I decided to price my head.
So before June 11th if I am able to amass $1000.00 I shall be shaved hair.
I thus seek your generosity for the obtaining of my objective.
You can send your donations to my attention at SGS Montreal 3420 Sts-Joseph East Montréal h1X 1W6. For all the donations of more than $20.00 a receipt of tax will be emitted.
You can draw up your check in the ACCC on send it directly at:
ACCC Place Ville Marie, Suite 1230 Montréal, Quebec, Canada H3B 2G2
Thank you
Rufo Riviera 5km Blue Ribbon Walk
May 30, 2009
More details shortly...
SloPitch for Hope & Awareness
On May 26th and 27th 2007, we held our first annual Keri’s Tournament of Hope and Awareness for Colorectal Cancer. With the participation and generous donations from so many great individuals, we were able to raise an outstanding $30,345.00! Making this an annual event we held our second tournament on May 24th and 25th 2008 raising $29,000.00 bringing our total raised to $59,345.00 for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.With your help in 2009, $30,400, was raised, bringing the now total to over $90,000.
Keri an avid ball player, who lost her valiant two-year battle with Colorectal Cancer at the tender age of 24, was the inspiration for this tournament. As the tournament has grown so have the number of individuals we have met that are affected by this illness.
Letter of support from Honourable Ron Liepert, Minister of Health and Wellness
Ottawa Half Marathon
May 24 2009
Several years ago I had the fortune to meet Nico, an intelligent, cultured, funny and above all, determined fellow who was beginning his most difficult struggle for life. It was a special meeting, like few others.
I feel privileged to have been part of his life and for having shared enriching moments in his company. It was with good years ahead of him and his head full of projects that Nico left this world last September 3rd, when colorectal cancer took his life. He was a very good friend to me and to many people in my social circle. We miss him terribly.
During the several years of our friendship, I witnessed his suffering and felt impotent. This is why I have decided now to take advantage of my health for the sake of those who do not have the same good fortune.
Inspired and encouraged by my almost-weekly meetings with Marie-Josée and Jacques, who do long distance running to raise funds for another type of cancer in another coalition, I too am taking the big leap. I am now training for the May 24th Ottawa Half Marathon (21.2 km) to raise $3,000 for the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.
This might seem trivial to some, but three or four years ago I detested running. Running for twenty minutes without stopping was torture. One day I said to myself, “I will and I want to love running.” Since then, running has been part of my life. But it hasn’t been effortless!
My friend Joanne introduced me to running in the Gaspé, where I ran my first 5 km. The thirty or forty minutes felt endless, and if not for Joanne’s encouragement I would have stopped much sooner. After that run, Joanne told me: “If you can do this, you can run any distance you want. It’s just a matter of pushing your limits.” Thank you Joanne!
Soon after, my friend Natacha asked me to visit her in Ottawa, where she was living in 2007, and to participate in one of the Ottawa weekend marathons. We had decided to do 5 km, but since we had several weeks ahead of us to prepare, I decided again to push my limits. Why not do the 10 km run? Natacha agreed right away. She runs like a gazelle!
Encouraged by Nico, who told me I could do it with my eyes closed (which I really doubted), I once again accepted the challenge, with success, and above all, pride. Since Natacha returned to Montreal, she has become my training partner. I am dedicated to running regularly, and loving it!
I have never run more than twelve kilometres, so this is another big challenge ahead. But this time I am motivated and excited about it— all the more because it’s for a good cause. And I must admit that when I’m doing it, I feel like Nico is close to me.
I thank you for your encouragement, whether it’s sending me an email to marilenelacroix@hotmail.com, or giving generously to the Association (tax receipts are given with every donation and 100% of donations go to supporting the CCAC). Please take a few minutes to look at the website and learn about the illness, since I am working so that you will never have to lose a loved one to colorectal cancer.
Thank you.
Marilène Lacroix
5th Annual Crack A Smile Comedy Show
April 18th 2009
Join us April 18th 2009 for the 5th Annual Crack A Smile Comedy Show in support of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC).
It is our pleasure to announce Patrick McKenna as the host of the evening. Patrick will be accompanied by many of Canada’s top comedians featuring performances by The Ground Crew, Winston Spear, Craig Lauzon, Aurora Browne and Mark Selby, Hayley & Dad, Jean Paul, and more to come! We will also pay tribute comedian Neil Crone.
Come enjoy a night of fun and laughter while supporting a great cause! Great raffles and other surprises too!
Please contact the CCAC for sponsorship opportunities and information about a VIP dessert reception for sponsors following the show. This will be your chance to meet the comedians and enjoy a magical experience!
Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 28th at Ticketmaster or the Box Office at Toronto Centre for the Arts. You may also call the CCAC today for pre - sale tickets (1-877-50-COLON)!
We would love for you to join us at the event. However, If you are unable to attend, there is another way you can participate:
Please consider sending someone special a note of congratulations, get well wishes, in honor or in tribute through the evening’s program booklet. We are dedicating a page in the program booklet for individuals/teams/familiy members/co-workers to recognize someone special. Simply provide us with your special one-line message and it will appear in the program booklet. Your donation of $50 (full tax receipt provided) is also a unique way to show you care while at the same time allows you to support the event and the CCAC. The person or next of kin you choose to honor/tribute will receive a notice from the CCAC acknowledging your generosity. Please contact Shardha Jayaraman, Event Coordinator/Ticket Sales and Program Book or Gail Grief, National Director of Development for more information on sponsorship opportunities/ tributes: 1-877-50-COLON (26566).
Together, we can make a difference!
Committee Chair: Lynne Hodgson Committee: Julie Bernard, Marie Ann Cutrona, Roslyn Fitzpatrick, John Helfrich, Heather Hughes, Mark Lebovitzm Alan Peters, Matthew Shchukovsky.
Toulouse Esemble
March 18-19 - Montreal, QC
March 2007. Georges ‘Boule Noire’ Thurston invited the musical group Toulouse onto a television stage. Thurston composed some hit songs for the famous trio from the 70s and 80s. Acclaimed by the public and the media, Judi Richards, Laurie Niedzielski and Liette Lomez decided to come together again. Thrilled, Georges composed a song for his friends. This would be the last song of his successful career, before colorectal cancer took his life on June 18th.
Toulouse honoured its promise and decided to pay tribute to Georges by immortalizing a song written by Normand Perron that became Ensemble. The title is symbolic given that everyone who participated in the recording did so as volunteers so that the profits from the sale of the disc could be donated entirely to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. Amen!
News Article 1 News Article 2 News Article 3
Jean Coutou day of information
Giant Colon Tour Performance march 18-19 - Complexe Desjardins
"ENSEMBLE" Launch - Toulouse, Maison du jazz, 29 octobre 2008
Please join Toulouse and make a donation to the CCAC by clicking here. As a thank you, Toulouse would like you to enjoy the song Ensemble recorded live exclusively for the CCAC. Click here to download. And then
You can also purchase an autographed CD after one of their upcoming shows. For tour dates and much more, go to www.myspace.com/toulouseqc
From End 2 End
October 2008 - January 2009
Man Reaches South Pole on Skis to Raise Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
TORONTO, Jan. 05 – On January 02, 2009, London, Ontario native Thomas Davenport reached the South Pole after a 53-day journey on skis across the continent of Antarctica to raise awareness of colorectal cancer. His polar expedition, aptly named “From END2END: From Colon Cancer to the South Pole,” has been a gruelling journey, but not compared to the battle he fought with the disease.
Davenport was diagnosed with Stage III colorectal cancer in 2006 at the age of 46. After enduring surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, Davenport became determined to help others avoid this preventable disease. He chose his extreme polar mission to get people’s attention. “I wanted to do something extreme to get people’s attention and show them how much I am willing to endure so that they don’t have to... this disease can be prevented and cured when detected early," Davenport said. "The message is ’Get screened and be aware of the symptoms", says Davenport.
On his way to the Pole, Davenport and his four teammates experienced -40C temperatures, fierce winds, and endless snowy vistas, all while pulling 180lb sleds harnessed to their backs filled with food, equipment, and clothing. When they reached the 90 degree mark at the South Pole on Friday, Davenport raised a flag bearing the logo of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, the organization he is working with to raise funds and awareness of the disease. “Words cannot describe the feeling of reaching the South Pole. Holding the flag marked an important point in my life and in my fight against colorectal cancer,” says Davenport.
And his mission is not over! Over the next four weeks, Davenport and teammate Sarah McNair-Landry (another Canadian member of the expedition) will kite-ski back across the Antarctica to his original starting point while the other expedition teammates are airlifted home..
Barry Stein, President of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada says, “What Tom is doing is amazing; his intense journey will ultimately save lives through awareness. We are proud to be working with him in the fight against colorectal cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death in Canada and the United States.”
Davenport currently lives and works (for the World Bank Group) in Maryland, USA, where he trained for nine months for his expedition – this included pulling tires attached by harness to his back, strength training, and aerobics.
Funds raised from “From END2END” in Canada will be donated to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. For more information on Davenport’s journey, to make a donation to the CCAC or to read his updated blog, visit http://www.fromend2end.net/.
In The Media:
Dec 11th 2008 - Ontario Morning Radio Interview
Jan 6th, 2009 - London Free Press
Nov 2nd, 2008 - London Free Press
Oct 30th, 2008 - ExWeb Interview
Charity Golf Tournament
October 18, 2008 - Milton, ON
1st Annual Peel Police-Prisoner Escort Charity Golf Tournament In Support of Sophie’s run
Saturday October 18, 2008
Shotgun Start 1:00pm
Piper’s Heath Golf Club 5501 Trafalger Rd., Milton
$140.00 per player
Includes: Best Ball -18 holes, golf cart
Buffet Dinner & Social Raffles, 50/50 draw, prizes Buffet Dinner & Social only - $50.00
Nicole Chuchmach has paired up with the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada to raise awareness and raise money for research in the fight to cure colorectal cancer. September 1st, 2008, Nicole left Milton and began her run to New York City in her quest to raise awareness. This is all in memory of her mother, Sophie, who lost her battle to cancer. Please help us support her journey!
To Register Your Foresome Please Contact: Ryan Denniston 416-560-3037 Ryan.Denniston@peelpolice.on.ca
Annual Big ’Ask’ Motorcycle Ride
September 07, 2008 - London, Ontario
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The Big ’Ask’ Ride on sunday, September 7th 2008, in London, Ontario, is a motorcycle ride for colon cancer research. People from all walks of life, riding all types of motorcycles are welcome to join us in our fight. |
4th Bigwin Island Golf Tournament
September 5, 2008
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We look forward to your participation in our 4th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer at Bigwin Island Golf Club. This tournament is actively raising funds towards omitting colorectal cancer. Last year’s event was a great success. This year the tournament promises to be even better. We hope we can look forward to your sponsorship, enjoying a day of world-class golf and helping support this cause. Please help us make our 4th Annual Bigwin Invitational Charity Golf Tournament for Colorectal Cancer a great success by becoming a SILVER, GOLD or PLATINUM sponsor! |