Just over 400 people took part in Sunday’s Our Hospital Walk/Run, raising over $106,600 for advanced medical equipment to screen, diagnose and treat patients with cancer.

Officials say support for the Cancer Care Close to Home campaign has allowed the hospital to purchase two new state-of-the-art CT scanners.

North Bay resident and community leader Kim Kanmacher shared her reasons for participating in the run.

“No one plans on a diagnosis like cancer. No one ever thinks it’ll happen to them or a loved one – until it does,” says Kanmacher. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2017. The reality is, no one is immune to cancer. Supporting the Cancer Care, Close to Home campaign is important for me, my family and our entire community. If and when there is a diagnosis of cancer in someone’s life, having state-of-the-art equipment in place helps provide patients with the best outcomes,” Kanmacher added.

“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of sponsors and pledgers along with participants and volunteers,” said Tammy Morison, Foundation President and CEO. “Our Hospital Walk/Run is the community’s largest annual fundraiser for our Health Centre and has an impact on the care available close to home. Special thanks to all who helped make Our Hospital Walk/Run a success again this year.”

Community and Hospital teams were celebrated through the Team Challenge Awards.
– The Community Team Challenge Award: May The Fords Be With You – Stockfish Ford
– Team Spirit: RBC
– The Youth Team Challenge: Nightmare
– The Hospital Team Challenge: Wild Wild West

The Our Hospital Walk/Run has raised over $1.3 million since 2006.

 

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Filed under: Cancer Care Close to Home Campaign, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Our Hospital Walk/Run