NEWS RELEASE
GEORGIAN BAY CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
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The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC) launched two new programs in the second half of 2024 thanks to an Ontario Seniors Community Grant. The grant of $24,225 is allowing the GBCSC to provide valuable information and a sense of community for people impacted by cancer locally.
Cancer Talks features local experts, story-tellers, and other speakers discussing topics relevant to people facing cancer. Each talk is followed by Soup for the Soul, a drop-in soup lunch which provides people impacted by the disease to connect over lunch with others who can relate to their experiences in a comfortable and informal setting over lunch.
Both programs take place monthly every other week at the GBCSC in Penetanguishene at 45 Edward Street. Cancer Talks happens at 11:30 a.m. followed by Soup for the Soul at 12:30 p.m. Both are free to all and the GBCSC encourages anyone dealing with cancer to come out for some talk, some soup, or both.
Angela Lee Harrison, Volunteer Coordinator/ Interim Member Services and Program Coordinator, GBCSC, says the programs offer those who are fighting cancer and their caregivers not only helpful information, but a connection to others on the same journey.
“The Cancer Talks Speaker Series coupled with Soup for the Soul is a powerful forum for those individuals affected by cancer to gather and share their life altering journey. The deep bonds of friendship that are established often supersede the test of time.”
A range speakers are scheduled for Cancer Talks for later this winter and early spring. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, counsellor Jay Sutton will be speaking about Relationships. On February 28, Terry Day and the GBCSC’s Legacy Group will speak about Legacy Writing and how to write your unique story and share it with others. Other upcoming talks include:
- March 14 – Jocelyn Rasmussen – Singer, composer, teacher, author, speaker, and cancer survivor speaks about dealing with the impact of a life-threatening illness.
- March 28 – Sandy Cornell – Cancer survivor and GBCSC founder will speak about her journey and her inspiration for starting the GBCSC.
- April 11 – Brittany Gagnon – Registered dietician will talk about nutritional care during the cancer journey.
- April 25 – Ilene Shiller – Social worker from Wellspring Cancer Foundation will focus on “Brain Fog/Chemo Brain.”
All Cancer Talks are followed by Soup for the Soul. Everyone attending are welcome to stay for soup and socializing.
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