La huitième édition de Denim &
Diamonds, l’un des événements-bénéfice
les plus courus de l’année, se tiendra le
2 mai 2009. Cette élégante réception
aura lieu au Musée Juste pour rire, sur le boul.
St-Laurent. Joignez-vous à nous pour soutenir
une noble cause : celle de L’espoir, c’est la
vie, un organisme à but non lucratif qui fournit
une aide psychosociale inestimable aux patients atteints de
cancer et à leurs proches durant leur lutte contre la
maladie.
Tous les profits seront consacrés aux programmes du Centre
de bien-être de L’espoir, c’est la vie
HGJ (surnommé affectueusement « Chez Lou »)
ainsi qu’aux programmes spécialisés conçus
pour un nombre croissant de jeunes patients, de 18 à
35 ans, atteints de cancer.
Misez sur de merveilleux articles durant les ventes aux enchères
par écrit et en direct, et courrez la chance de remporter
de fabuleux prix tout en aidant de jeunes adultes à affronter
le cancer. À la fin de la soirée, tout le monde
repartira gagnant avec l’un de nos populaires sacs-cadeaux
et le magazine officiel de Denim & Diamonds!
Un autre élément important de la soirée
sera la deuxième cérémonie annuelle de
remise des prix « Espoir ». Ces prix ont été
conçus afin de reconnaître publiquement la vision,
la créativité et la passion de ceux et celles
qui font toute la différence et qui, chemin faisant,
sont une source d’inspiration pour les nombreux patients
dont la vie est perturbée par le cancer.
Les billets sont en vente au coût de 125 $ (tous les invités
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This year's Hope Award
recipients
Diane Proulx Guerrera
Co-founder of the Cure Foundation
Diane Proulx Guerrera is a woman of courage, strength
and determination. In 1996, she and her husband Sal received
shocking news when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. During
the darkest time in her life she was able to find the power
within to overcome chemotherapy and radiation.
After being declared cancer free, Diane looked for a new purpose
in life and founded the Cure Foundation. The aim is to raise
funds for breast cancer research, education and equipment across
Canada. To date over $18 million has been raised and directed
toward universities, hospitals, individuals and awareness campaigns.
National Denim Day was also established through the efforts
of the Cure Foundation. This is a wonderful initiative to increase
fundraising for breast cancer while employees and students across
the country wear denim and/or a pink flower ribbon for a suggested
donation of $5. So far, hundreds of thousands of Canadians have
worn denim on the appointed day to support the cause.
“Together we are a powerful force, a living source of
courage and hope.” Diane Proulx Guererra
Join the fight against breast cancer with the Cure’s National
Denim Day on May 12th, 2009.
Dr. Petr Kavan
McGill Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Clinic
Dr. Petr Kavan is a driven man who has found his purpose
in positively impacting the lives and survival rates of young
adults with cancer. He shares this commitment with the members
of the multidisciplinary team at the McGill Adolescent and Young
Adult (AYA) Cancer Clinics. The first of these clinics was established
at the Royal Victoria Hospital in 2003 and the second one at
the Jewish General Hospital was founded in 2007. Despite great
strides in pediatric and adult cancers, medical science has
made surprisingly little headway in treating adolescent and
young adult cancers.
“Young adult cancer presents
itself differently from pediatric and older cancers,”
explains Dr. Kavan. “Our clinic takes a unique approach
to treating young adults from a medical and psychosocial point
of view. We address important issues such as sexuality, exercise,
the need for independence and autonomy, and relationships with
their parents and their peers. We help them deal with their
anger.”
The clinic treats approximately 100 patients per year. The program
is open to those with a malignancy at less than 30 years of
age as well as older adults with a pediatric-type malignancy.
Dr. Kavan doesn’t plan on stopping with Montreal. As interest
in these types of clinics grows across Canada, he is eager to
share his expertise in setting up similar clinics in Quebec
City and Sherbrooke.
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