BrainStorm Electronic Newsletter, Volume 1, May 2009
BrainStorm is the official newsletter for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Our mission is to reach every Canadian affected by a brain tumour through information, education, support and research. We strive to find the cause of and cure for brain tumours while improving the quality of life for those we serve. We print two editions of BrainStorm per year and distribute an additional two electronic versions free to anyone who would like to learn more. Please feel free to forward this to other acquaintances and to request any of our information and materials. We can be reached at 1-800-265-5106 or at braintumour@braintumour.ca, and our website is http://www.braintumour.ca.
SPRING SPRINT 2009
With 13 of our 22 Spring Sprints completed as of June 1st, we are thrilled to announce that we have had over 3,400 participants walk or run to raise over $1 million dollars! We are well on our way to our goal of $1.3 million for 2009. We could not have done it without our dedicated volunteers and all your support! Thank you and please be sure to check out the remaining Sprints in these cities (click on the city name to register, donate or learn more about the event):
• Ottawa ON, Saturday, June 6
• Edmonton AB, Saturday, June 6
• Calgary AB, Sunday, June 7
• Medicine Hat AB, Sunday, June 7
• Saskatoon SK, Sunday, June 7
• Montreal QB, Sunday, June 14
• Windsor ON, Sunday, June 14
Donations accepted for all cities on line until June 30th. There is still plenty of time to register and gather pledges from friends, acquaintances and coworkers.
Visit http://www.springsprint.ca to learn more.
Brain Tumour Survivors at Winnipeg Spring Sprint
Spring Sprint is proudly supported by our national sponsors: Deloitte, Imris, and WestJet. We would also like to thank the many local sponsors in each city who make Spring Sprint possible each year. These incredible organizations are doing so much to help our mission to reach even more Canadians affected by a brain tumour with the information, education, support and research they need.
You can also help to support Spring Sprint and the work Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada does by purchasing merchandise at our new on-line store. CLICK HERE to visit our online stroe at http://www.braintumourestore.com and browse through our wide assortment of clothing and accessories. They make a perfect gift for Father's Day!