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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
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Windsor Police Service holds fundraising BBQ to support Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
Windsor Police Service (WPS) headquarters in downtown Windsor was the site for a BBQ - all for a great cause. Officers, cadets and staff came out to grill hot dogs during the lunch hour Tuesday afternoon to raise funds to support the Windsor cancer centre foundation and their 'Show Us Your Brave' campaign. One hundred percent of money raised stays local and has helped to purchase vital equipment, fund cancer research, treatment and patient initiatives that aren't otherwise funded by the province of Ontario. Monetary donations have further helped more patients receive treatment locally, reducing the need to travel and the associated cost. 061725 - Windsor Windsor Police hold BBQ to fundraise for Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. WPS Chief Jason Bellaire welcomed the ongoing partnership with the foundation and the generosity of the community at-large. 'You know, we're always happy to get an email or a phone call to have our members participate in the fundraising - we're happy to be included,' said Chief Bellaire. 'If there's one thing I say about being a member of the Windsor Police Service at an executive level, it's to the degree to which the community groups have included their police service, in participating in good causes - and that really does mean a lot to us.' Community support through events like this one haves raised over $30 million dollars to date for the foundation. Learn more about the campaign here, and donate here.
