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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1999-04-14, Page 13Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Exeter Times -Advocate 13 April is Daffodil Month. Please give generously Mission Statement The Canadian Cancer Society is a national communi- ty-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society, in partnership with the National Cancer Institute of Canada, achieves its mis- sion through research, education, patient services and advocacy for healthy public policy. These efforts are supported by volunteers and staff and funds raised in communities across Canada. Canada -wide Priorities We will strive to: * Improve Quality of Life for Those Affected by Cancer * Reduce Tobacco Use *Increase Support for Research Through: * Vigorous Revenue Development *Sustained Volunteer Development *Effective Planning, Evaluation and Resource Management History/General Information How the Society Began The seeds of the Canadian Cancer Society were planted in 1929 when the Saskatchewan Medical Association formed the country's first cancer commit- tee. This committee was responding to growing con- cern by doctors that people were not aware of the signs of cancer. By the time people consulted a doctor their cancer was advanced and their chances for sur- vival were decreased. Cancer committees in other Provincial Medical Associations followed and in 1931 the Canadian Medical Association's National Study Committee on Cancer was formed. In 1935, the Governor-General of Canada invited Canadians to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the coronation -of George V by donating to the King George V Silver Jubilee Cancer Fund. The campaign success- fully raised almost $500,000 by the end of the year. In 1937, the National Study Committee recommended the formation of the Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer and the new organization was officially launched the following year. (It changed its name to the Canadian Cancer Society a few years later.) During its early years the organizatio: ► received most of its income from an annual grant from the Canadian Medical Association based on the interest of the King George V Silver Jubilee Fund. General Facts The Canadian Cancer Society consists of: *One National office *10 provincial Divisions *More than 600 community locations *Approximately 350,000 volunteers (including canvassers) *Approximately 450 full-time staff Canadian Cancer Statistics *One in three Canadians will develop some form of cancer in his or her lifetime *It is estimated that in 1998, 129,200 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer and 62,700 will die from the disease *Three types of cancer account for more than 50 per cent of the new cases of cancer. Among women, these are breast, colorectal and lung cancers. Among men, these are prostate, lung and colorectal cancers. *In 1998, the most frequently diagnosed cancers will continue to be breast for women and prostate for men *Lung cancer remains as the leading cause of cancer death for Canadian women and men in 1998 Ways to Give Donations: We need YOU to continue the fight against cancer Driver Bob Coates and convenor j, stle, both of Exeter, are two of 1'0 volunteer drivers who trans- port area residents to and from cancer treatments in London. Charles Atthill, David McClure, Irvine Sillery, Don Webster and Arnold Vanden Boomen have been volunteer drivers for more than five years. Drivers volunteer their time but are paid mileage.About two or three people receive the service in an average week with 60 people on the client list in 1998. More volunteer drivers are needed as the number of peo- ple requiring the service continues to grow and any- one interested in volunteering, can call Astle at 235- 4156.Transportation is one of many Canadian Cancer Society community services. Canvassers are knocking on doors throughout Daffodil Month seeking financial support for cancer research and support services. More than $32,000 was raised by the Exeter Branch in '98 from Daffodil Month canvassing, daffodil sales, in memoriums and general donations. Im ortant Message Presented by Community -Minded Businesses T, (1985) The Rowcliffe Family Hwy. #4, Hensall 263-2580 Likengood neighbor. For StateFarr» is thene insurance call George B. Marr, Agent • 23 Huron St W., Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S0 Bus. (519) 235-0434 Res. (519) 227-4397 Head Offices Scarborough Ont. Fishing - Hunting - Archery Live Bait Hwy. #4 Kippen 263 - Huron Motor Products 640 Main St. S., Exeter 235-0363 441 J�.l fh fw eral l Im 40 Goshen St. N., Zurich Hewll Chapel 79 King St. (519) 236-4365 Agent for Stratford Memorials DAVE PASSMORE PLUMBING AND HEATING RR 1 Woodham 235-2708 Over 15 Years of Personalized Service 93 Andrew St. Exeter 235-0287 The Mutual Group Mutual Life of Canada Mutual Investco Inc. George Godbolt CFP, CLU 496 Main St. Exeter Agent Tel: 235-2740 Clinton Community Credit Union TY Clinton 482-3467 118 Main St. Exeter 235-0640 Main St. Dashwood 237-3777 Davis Moore Fuels Ltd. 111111 PETROCuAMe' 315 Main St. N., Exeter NOM 153 Tel: 519-235-0853 1-800-265-2931 Three AAA Restaurant & Dining Lounge "Good Food & Hospitality" INN 235-2949 4 and 83 Exeter 235-2949 000 BASSWOOD LOCK 8 KEY 472 Main St. Exeter Ont. 235-3931 Grand Bend • Zurich 1-800-325-1827 Brad Barnes Cert. Locksmith arni!"1 1( iros1L am belt Lincoln Mercury Salts. Ltd. Exeter Ontario 235- 1380 Fax 235-1401 Town & Country Home Comfort 359 Main St. Exeter 235-2032 Y101 0- &Wppky IMG Sales & Service Phone (519) 236-4934 Fax (519) 236-7330 22 MAIN ST. ZURICH -le-SHOPPERS oR�Pnn �r 349 Main St. Exeter 235-1570 Free delivery SOUTH HURON CHIROPRAOTIC CENTRE Dr. Mark Jones 493 Main St. Exeter 235-4892 .;