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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Cancer survivors, doctors and supporters set to rappel downtown Windsor high rise
Pamela Gebrayel beginning to rappel down the CIBC building. (Source: Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation) Cancer survivors, doctors and supporters are getting ready to rappel a downtown Windsor high rise for a good cause. The 'Show Us Your Brave' fundraiser returns Saturday starting at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Participants will rappel 170-feet down to the sidewalk of 100 Ouellette Ave, commonly referred to as the CIBC building. Organizers are very close to their $75,000 goal and are hoping supporters will venture downtown to cheer participants on and donate at the same time. Joining in the excitement this year are some of the regions top doctors and healthcare leaders including Dr. Sindu Kanjeekal, Chief of Oncology, Windsor Regional Cancer Program, Karen Riddel, interim CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital, Kristen Kennedy, President and CEO at Erie Shores Healthcare and leading oncologist Dr. Caroline Hamm. Carson Woodall, Windsor Spitfires Alum and Meg Roberts from AM800's 'Mornings with Mike and Meg' have also raised pledges to rappel and support the cause. Organizers however note each person rappelling has a very unique – and sometimes emotional reason – to rappel, including the three Brave Ambassadors. Show Us Your Brave – Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation serves as the official fundraising arm for the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, fulfilling requests of the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. Thanks to tremendous community support, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has raised over $30 million to date.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
$314,000 raised for cancer research: Hockey players inspire youth philanthropy
Windsor Spitfire Carson Woodall and Lakeshore Lightning U11 team on stage at the tournament draft party in Windsor, Ont. on May 8, 2025. (Bob Bellacicco/CTV News Windsor)
CTV News
02-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Windsor Spits defenceman donates $10,000 to Hospice Erie Shores
Windsor Spitfire defenceman, Carson Woodall, has donated $10,000 to Hospice Erie Shores. The donation was possible through his Woody's Hoodies initiative. It was made in honour of his grandmother, Deborah O'Brien, who fought cancer. Within the last year, Woodall has donated a total of $65,000 in her honour.
