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1836 PARTICIPANTS RAISE $4.3 MILLION IN THE PHARMAPRIX WEEKEND TO END WOMEN'S CANCERS BENEFITING THE JEWISH GENERAL HOSPITAL
Saturday, August 27, 2011
By: Weekend Montreal
7TH EDITION OF EVENT FIGHTS BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS
(Montreal, August 27): A grand total
of $4.3 million has been raised by 1836 participants in the 7th
annual Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, the Jewish General Hospital
announced today.
Early this morning, after gathering
for an opening ceremony at Queen of Angels Academy in Dorval, the participants embarked on the
first 30-km. stretch of their journey, cheered on by volunteers and other members
of the public.
Their day will end back at Queen of
Angels Academy where they will camp tonight after an evening of live
entertainment. On Sunday, the 60-km. journey ends with a closing ceremony that begins
at 3:30 p.m. and promises to be as emotional as ever.
"I am truly
inspired by the commitment demonstrated by the thousands of men and women who
come together for this important cause," said Myer Bick,
President and CEO of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation. "My heartfelt gratitude to all these
special people who not only raise the funds for the Segal Cancer Centre, but
more importantly make a profound contribution towards eradicating these
diseases."
In the seven Weekends to date, a total of $44.3
million has been raised, making numerous advances possible in the
fight against cancer. The proceeds continue to fund innovative research,
treatment, and prevention programs for breast cancer at the Segal Cancer Centre
at the JGH. Also being financed is the continuing search for new discoveries to
better treat various types of gynecologic cancer, such as ovarian, cervical,
uterine, endometrial and vaginal.
For more information about
the Pharmaprix Weekend to End Women’s Cancers or to register for 2012, please
call 514-393-9255 or visit www.endcancer.ca.
About the Segal Cancer Centre
The Segal
Cancer Centre is a Quebec
leader in implementing a focused and comprehensive approach to fighting cancer
through medical treatment, patient care, family support and scientific
research. A wide array of interrelated services are grouped in close proximity
to one another, including screening and prevention, nutrition and
rehabilitation, psychosocial support, symptom management, and public
information. This integrated approach is considered by leading international
medical experts to be one of the most effective and promising strategies in
battling cancer.
About the Jewish General Hospital
Since 1934,
the Jewish General Hospital has been a mainstay of superior medical care for
generations of patients of all backgrounds. One of Quebec’s largest and busiest acute-care
hospitals, the JGH is committed to improving the quality of healthcare for all
Quebecers in partnership with the provincial healthcare network. In this
anniversary year, the Jewish General Hospital has redoubled its commitment
providing patients the best possible care in a clean, safe and human-centered
environment. The JGH is able to deliver these pioneering, innovative medical
services by strengthening its role as a McGill University
teaching hospital, by expanding and upgrading its facilities, and by pursuing
cutting-edge research at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.
Website: jgh.ca
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