In the spring of 2012, while awaiting the birth of her second son, Beth was incapacitated by a growth on her right foot. Unable to receive treatment because of her condition, she persevered until the pain became unbearable. Tests revealed a tumor, and biopsy results confirmed the growth to be Synovial Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Beth underwent an emergency Caesarian section (little William was delivered safely, and received wonderful care in Windsor Regional’s NICU)
Beth was then admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, home to a world renown Sarcoma clinic….thanks to the work of Canada’s own Terry Fox.
Dr. Peter Ferguson performed surgery to remove Beth’s right leg below the knee. Within days, Beth was up and around– no complaints, looking forward to returning home, being fitted for a prosthetic and getting back to her husband Bill and raising their family. Another bend in the road — her first follow up chest scan revealed lung metastasis. Beth was referred to the care of Dr. Martin Blackstein an oncologist specializing in the treatment of sarcoma. Six rounds of Chemotherapy were administered in hospital, with a celebration of good results in January 2013.
We are now faced with another challenge as the most recent scan has shown the lung lesions are changing. An new oral chemotherapy “blocker” is the next line of defense, and can be taken for 1 year. Dr. Ferguson and Blackstein, referred Beth to a Thoracic surgeon who recommended that the new “blocker” be taken for 3 months ( this began mid May) and then following a scan determine it’s effectiveness before looking at the options for surgery.
We are very fortunate and thankful that God has placed brilliant, gifted and dedicated doctors in our path to care for Beth. I do not believe there are better to be found anywhere in the world, and we support and thank them for their personal care and efforts.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Walk. Run. Ride. Closed
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$40.00Sep. 9 - Sep. 27
Kids Activities
- Face Painting
- Jumping Castles
- Skateboard Demonstration
- Create your own cupcake bar
Special kids "Balloon Pop" prize table sponsored by "The Magic Closet Theme Parties"
Barbecue Lunch for All Participants
Piller's Hotdogs & Sausages
Tim Horton Beverages
The "Pretty Sweet Bake Shoppe" Cupcake Stand
Special Kids Cupcake Topping Bar
Live Entertainment
- The Liverpool Echo - Beatles Tribute Band
- Karen Morand and Bosco
- Blue Brothers Tribute
Event schedule
- Sun., September 29, 2013 9:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
- Sun., September 29, 2013 10:00 a.m. - Kids Cake Walk
- Sun., September 29, 2013 11:00 a.m. - Main Event
- Sun., September 29, 2013 12:30 p.m. - Post Event Festivities
Contact information
- Event contact
- Esther Reaume
- estherreaume@cogeco.ca
- Phone
- +1 519-250-4182
- Website
- Visit website
