Huron Expositor, 2014-11-12, Page 17Sunbeam launches campaign
for Canadian Cancer Society
What would you do if
you or a loved one couldn't
get to a life-saving treat-
ment? Unfortunately, this
is a problem that thou-
sands of Canadians face
every day. That's why Sun-
beam® is proud to launch
Supports with Warmth'", an
awareness and fundraising
campaign in support of the
Canadian Cancer Society's
patient transportation
programs.
At the heart of the Sup-
ports with Warmth cam-
paign is a heartfelt video
highlighting the real-life
story of Kelly Tugnett, a
single mother whose son,
Jaxson, was diagnosed
with a rare form of cancer
at six months old. Their
story is not unlike that of
many others living with
cancer: getting to and
from life-saving treatment
is one of the most chal-
lenging and difficult tasks
they face, especially for
those also dealing with
physical or emotional
challenges, or if treatment
is far from home.
The Canadian Cancer
Society's patient transpor-
tation programs strive to
provide access to safe and
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Each year, Wheels of Hope helps tens
of thousands of people who truly have
no other way of getting to and from
cancer -related care or who can't afford
the costs associated with traveling
reliable transportation for
people who are receiving
active treatment at
approved cancer treatment
facilities. Wheels of Hope
is the Society's volunteer -
provided transportation
program in Ontario and it,
along with other provincial
programs across Canada,
helps cancer patients focus
on getting well and not
worrying about how they
will get to treatment.
"Each year, Wheels of
Hope helps tens of thou-
sands of people who truly
have no other way of get-
ting to and from cancer -
related care or who can't
afford the costs associated
with traveling," said Tanya
Nixon, Senior Manager of
Transportation for the
Canadian Cancer Society
in Ontario. "It's through
the generous support of
fundraising initiatives like
Supports with Warmth,
giving partners like Sun-
beam, and the dedicated
efforts of our volunteers
that the Society is able to
offer this service that
helps so many people."
"When we learned about
Wheels of Hope and the
Canadian Cancer Society's
other patient transporta-
tion programs, we wanted
to help draw attention to
this important cause and
provide a little bit of
warmth to those undergo-
ing cancer treatment," said
Jamie Libregts, Senior Mar-
keting Manager, Personal
Comfort and Wellness,
Sunbeam. "We hope Kelly
and Jaxson's story high-
lights the strength and
courage of those relying on
this service, as well as the
dedication of volunteers
like Florence, and encour-
ages people to support the
Society in whatever way
they can."
Through Supports with
Warmth, Sunbeam is
donating 75,000 kilometres
to the Wheels of Hope
transportation program.
Recognizing that feeling
cold or chilled may be a
side effect of cancer and its
treatment, Sunbeam is also
donating warmth with 500
Sunbeam Heated Throws
for the Canadian Cancer
Society to distribute to
cancer patients in Ontario.
In addition, the Supports
with Warmth video aims to
raise awareness of the
Society's patient transpor-
tation programs and
encourage donations
across Canada. The Cana-
dian Cancer Society is
always in need of more
volunteers and donations.
For more information
on how you can help,
please call 1-888-939-3333
or visit www.cancer.ca.
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