NEWS RELEASE
GEORGIAN BAY CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
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The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre (GBCSC) board of directors has announced the appointment of Dylan Lalande as executive director (ED) effective March 24.
He takes on this important leadership role after Eric Walter announced earlier this winter he would be stepping aside from the ED role he had held since 2021 to pursue a new professional opportunity.
“We warmly welcome Dylan as our new executive director. He comes to the position with extensive leadership experience,” says Lisa Belcourt, board chair. “We look forward to working with him to strengthen our mission and make an impact in the lives of our members.”
Lalande has most recently been a director leading programming initiatives for the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Of note, he was the camp director at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana. With extensive experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, he brings a strong track record of strategic thinking and leadership. His ability to drive growth, foster collaboration and enhance the success of GBCSC make him a valuable addition to the team.
“It does not take long after stepping into the centre in Penetanguishene before you realize what a special place it is,” notes Lalande. “I am honoured to join the team to help and support the emotional, physical, and social programs we offer to our members across north Simcoe and the Southern Georgian Bay area.”
GBCSC currently serves over 430 members and provides 60-plus hours of services and is a source of support, education, and motivation for people living with cancer, their caregivers and families. In early 2024, the GBCSC, based in Penetanguishene, launched new programming in Collingwood to better provide services to those living in Southern Georgian Bay. As a registered charity, funding for these services is provided entirely by extensive fundraising efforts across the region, ensuring costs are never passed on to those using the services. To learn more about the GBCSC, go to gbcancersupportcentre.ca.
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