Help Barbara raise money

Dear family, friends and colleagues,

Hard to believe, but this is my last year of fundraising for Gilda's Club Greater Toronto.  I'm heading back to my home province of Nova Scotia for good.

I am participating in this year’s TCS Toronto Marathon Waterfront, TCS Run and Charity Challenge for Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto, a cancer support organization. Since the onset of COVID-19 they have done a great job transitioning their cancer support groups and programs to virtual formats and by supporting me in this event, you are helping Gilda’s Club continue to provide these groups and programs free of charge to those impacted by cancer, and those bereaved from the loss of a loved one to cancer.  These supportive programs are crucial to individuals and families who are coping with the anxiety and fear brought on by COVID-19 and the added challenge of cancer in their lives. 

Gilda’s Toronto continues to provide online support groups, exercise classes, nutrition showcases and other programs that are essential for their wellbeing. In fact they saw a 20% increase in new membership since the onset of COVID-19.  Their team of mental health professionals also continue to connect with the children, teens and adults providing much needed support to relieve stress, reduce isolation, and provide resources to navigate today’s ever changing healthcare landscape. 

Please consider supporting me in this event.  Gilda's Club does great work, the people who work there are welcoming and friendly which is so important when someone is going through a cancer scare.   

Thank you for your continued support and will consider furthering your support into the future.     

Barbara