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Letter to the editor: Gold Pan City residents do it again

I am writing to thank the people of Quesnel for your continued support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Editor:

I am writing to thank the people of Quesnel for your continued support of the Canadian Cancer Society and to acknowledge your commitment to the Society’s mission of eradicating cancer and enhancing the quality of life of those people living with cancer.

The impact of cancer is enormous and the Canadian Cancer Society is making progress against these devastating diseases. The cancer death rate is going down, resulting in nearly 100,000 lives saved over the last 20 years (1988 to 2007). However, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada.

The Canadian Cancer Society is unique in that it acts across the entire cancer landscape, leading critical cancer prevention and advocacy initiatives, investing in outstanding research and delivering trusted information and compassionate support in British Columbia and Yukon.

In 2011 alone we served about 20,000 clients in B.C. and Yukon.

Investing in cancer prevention and advocacy is bringing clear benefits to communities across the province.

B.C. has the lowest cancer incidence rate in Canada.

Our work with government is resulting in policies that make healthier choices easier choices.

The Canadian Cancer Society has also been actively advocating to the government for it to fulfill its responsibility to ensure that people have access to treatment regardless of where they live in the province.

Through events like the Relay For Life, we are able to fund research projects across the country; to support cancer patients in our lodges; financially; at children’s summer camp; with wig and breast prostheses banks; and with comprehensive information on our website and through our Cancer Information Service (1-888-939-3333).

With cancer incidence in northern B.C. exceeding 1000 people diagnosed each year, we must continue to fight back in our efforts to eradicate cancer.

The Quesnel Relay For Life raised over $140,000 this year and in doing so helps Quesnel cancer patients receive accommodation, information, financial support and peer support.

In addition you contribute to the funding of research projects and prevention initiatives that are so vital to all of us, no matter where we live.

Please know that the support of our community is incredibly important to cancer patients at home and across the country.

Should you like more information, please call our local office at 250-992-6551.

Cathy Briggs

Coordinator Annual Giving

Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division

Quesnel