Gerry Ross
Can Kingston and the Islands set a new fundraising record for 2023? The record to beat is $19,455! Can we do it? Your donations support my work as one of a few national Peer Support volunteers who support new patients. research into treatments, prevention and hopefully a cure.
I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer in the summer 0f 2015. Now, eight years later, I am cancer-free and supporting new patients and Bladder Cancer Canada's mission of education and supporting research.
Bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Canada for men, 12th for women, yet far down the line at 20th for research funding. Over 80,000 Canadians have been
affected by it. This type of cancer is one of the most unknown, costliest and underfunded areas for research. Costliest, because of it's over 70% recurrence rate for the non-muscle invasive type. It costs, over $4 billion a year in the US, and around $400 million in Canada. Advances have been made in research, treatment and survival rates since this 2012 Global Television Network Bladder Cancer public message. Awareness of symptoms leads to earlier detection which opens
better treatment options.
Join me in the Strava "Km's 4 Bladder Cancer" sports club of patients and supporters! Basic membership is free. Strava subscription or trial is optional and your personal decision.
Please support my work with Bladder Cancer Canada with a donation and contact me anytime with your questions about BCC and early detection.
Thank you!
Gerry Ross
Kingston BCC Community Ambassador
Peer Patient Support Volunteer
Email: kingston@BladderCancerCanada.orgMy Achievements
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