Home / News / News & Updates / Lung Cancer Canada Names New President Lung Cancer Canada Names New President June 15, 2021 From the Office of the Executive Director: Lung Cancer Canada held its annual general meeting virtually on June 14, with board members from across Canada electing a new President and one new board member to Lung Cancer Canada’s Board of Directors. I am pleased to announce Dr. Stephanie Snow has been elected President of Lung Cancer Canada. Since our inception in 2002, LCC has been guided by leaders who possess a unique balance of purposeful strength, vision, and compassion. Dr. Snow embodies a commitment to service that resonates with our mandate to provide supports for lung cancer patients and their families. Message from Dr. Stephanie Snow, President of Lung Cancer Canada I am honoured to be assuming the role of President of Lung Cancer Canada, as the values that inform its mandate are the same that I bring to my own work as a Medical Oncologist - caring for, supporting, and advocating for lung cancer patients. I am fortunate to come into this role at a time when Lung Cancer Canada has been well established with a track record of effective programs in patient education and support, research and also providing a strong voice of support for access to therapies and screening. There still remains a lot to be accomplished, as there is great disparity across Canada, in that all lung cancer patients do not receive the same care and access to supports. Moving forward, I would like to focus on equity in lung cancer by working on those regional and social determinants of health that make lung cancer a postal code disease in Canada. I thank Dr. Wheatley-Price for his past service as president and hope my term will be as productive as his was with the support of the whole team at Lung Cancer Canada. Message from Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, Immediate Past President of Lung Cancer Canada Over the past 5 years it has been my distinct privilege to serve as President of Lung Cancer Canada, and it has been a time where we have seen the charity grow and be able to support more lung cancer patients and their families than ever before, in all provinces and territories across the country. It has been an exciting time in lung cancer, with new treatments and lung cancer screening in particular promising better results for patients. LCC has been proud to advocate for these advances and access to them, to fight stigma, and to keep patients supported and informed with educational events, materials, support groups, webinars, podcast and much, much more. We are truly a national organization, and as I pass on the Presidency to Dr. Snow, the future looks brighter and brighter. Dr. Snow has been a staff Medical Oncologist at the QEII hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 2010 and is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie. After pursuing undergraduate training at McGill, she completed her MD, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training at Dalhousie. She treats head and neck, thoracic and GI malignancies. Academically, she has a strong interest in Medical Education, overseeing the Dalhousie Undergraduate Medical Oncology program and contributing to national oncology education initiatives. She participates in clinical research in areas relevant to her treatment sites and has been published in many journals including the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), the Oncologist, and Current Oncology. I would like to thank Immediate Past President Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price for his outstanding contributions not only to LCC and the lung cancer community in Canada but throughout the world. Paul exemplifies true leadership during challenging times, his strength has been our strength and his vision truly is supporting. I would also like to recognize our retiring board members. Sumbul Ali has served as Lung Cancer Canada’s Corporate Secretary for years. Her advice and hard work have been an immense asset to LCC. Roz Brodsky has been a member of the LCC board for many years. She was one of the members of the board who is also a lung cancer survivor. She was tireless in making sure that the patient voice was heard. I thank Roz and Sumbul for their commitment, dedication, and hard work on behalf of Lung Cancer Canada. I am pleased to announce Emi Bossio has been elected Corporate Secretary of Lung Cancer Canada. Emi is a litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Emi has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the Top 25 Female Litigators in Canada and as a Litigation Star. She has been listed by Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas of Corporate Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Advocacy and Labour and Employment. In 2019, at age 47, Emi became one of the increasing number of never smokers diagnosed with lung cancer. She hopes to raise awareness and advocate for research, support and equitable funding for lung cancer patients and their caregivers. Emi lives in Calgary with her husband and 2 children. I welcome both new and returning Board members to our National Board. We are grateful to have such talented and respected leaders on our team whose shared vision, expertise and abilities will ensure that LCC continues to be the leading resource for the lung cancer community in Canada. Lung Cancer Canada is a registered national charity (#872775119 RR0001) that serves as Canada’s leading resource for lung cancer education, patient support, research and advocacy. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Lung Cancer Canada has a wide reach that includes both regional and pan-Canadian initiatives. Lung Cancer Canada is a member of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition and is the only national charitable organization in Canada focused exclusively on lung cancer. For more information contact: Shem Singh Email: Shem@lungcancercanada.ca Phone: 416-785-3439 News News & Updates Current News CANADA'S PREMIER LUNG CANCER FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS EVENT RETURNS JUNE 1st: GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Lung cancer remains one of the most underfunded and overlooked cancers in Canada, despite being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Lung Cancer Canada is calling on all Canadians to join the movement for change by participating in the Give a Breath 5K, the nation's premier fundraising and awareness event dedicated to supporting the lung cancer community. Founded by Tim Monds and his family in 2019, Give a Breath began as a local 5K walk/run in Edmonton and has since grown into a nationwide event. This year's event will take place on June 1st in Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, and virtually, allowing participants from all over Canada to join in support. "Lung Cancer Canada is thrilled to be partnering with the Monds Family and our event hosts across the country for such an important event," said Shem Singh, Executive Director, Lung Cancer Canada. "With lung cancer impacting more Canadians than any other type of cancer, we need to shine a spotlight on the critical need for increased funding and awareness. Through Give a Breath, and with the support of donors, sponsors, and participants from across Canada, we're doing just that." Funds raised through the Give a Breath 5K support Lung Cancer Canada's Airways of Hope program, ensuring individuals facing lung cancer receive comprehensive care throughout their journey. This program offers healthcare navigation, peer and group support, and one-on-one support from a registered social worker. Additionally, Lung Cancer Canada is excited to announce that, thanks to Give a Breath and the Monds family, it will be expanding its research program with a new research award aimed at supporting the best and brightest minds in lung cancer research in Canada. This new annual award will launch in November 2024 as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, there will be two awards of $25,000 each for projects focused on patients with advanced lung cancer, specifically exploring options after first-line therapy. Future announcements will coincide with Give a Breath in early June. Tim Monds, founder of Give a Breath, shared his perspective: "Our family started this event to raise awareness and funds for a cause that has deeply affected us. Seeing Give a Breath grow into a nationwide movement has been incredibly rewarding. We're grateful for the support and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lung cancer." To get involved and help build a movement towards greater awareness and support for lung cancer, visit www.giveabreath.ca. About Lung Cancer Canada: Lung Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to increasing awareness, providing patient and caregiver support, advocating for policy change, and funding research to improve outcomes for those affected by lung cancer. Through events like Give a Breath 5K, Lung Cancer Canada aims to rally the community and advocate for the attention and funding that lung cancer desperately needs. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada For further information: For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Peter Glazier, Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, Communications & Strategy, T. 416.879.1953, E. [email protected] Read More LA CAMPAGNE VEDETTE DE COLLECTE DE FONDS ET DE SENSIBILISATION AU CANCER DU POUMON AU CANADA REVIENT LE 1er JUIN : GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, le 29 mai 2024 /CNW/ - Le cancer du poumon demeure l'un des cancers les moins bien financés et les plus négligés au Canada, bien qu'il soit la principale cause de décès par cancer dans le pays. Cancer pulmonaire Canada invite tous les Canadiens à se joindre au mouvement pour le changement en prenant part au 5K Give a Breath, la campagne vedette de collecte de fonds et de sensibilisation visant à venir en aide à la communauté de personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. Fondé par Tim Monds et sa famille en 2019, Give a Breath a commencé par une marche/course de 5 km à Edmonton avant de devenir un événement d'envergure nationale. Cette année, l'événement aura lieu le 1er juin à Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver et en virtuel, permettant aux participants de tout le Canada de se joindre au mouvement. « Cancer pulmonaire Canada est ravi de s'associer à la famille Monds et à nos hôtes de partout au pays pour organiser un événement aussi important, a déclaré Shem Singh, directeur général de Cancer pulmonaire Canada. Comme le cancer du poumon touche plus de Canadiens que tout autre type de cancer, nous devons mettre sur le devant de la scène le besoin crucial d'accroître le financement et la sensibilisation. C'est ce que nous faisons grâce à Give a Breath et à l'appui des donateurs, des commanditaires et des participants partout au Canada. » Les fonds amassés par l'entremise de Give a Breath appuient le programme Voies de l'espoir de Cancer pulmonaire Canada, qui vise à aider les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon à recevoir des soins complets tout au long de leur parcours. Ce programme comprend le cheminement dans les soins de santé, le soutien par les pairs et les groupes d'entraide, ainsi que le soutien individuel assuré par un travailleur social agréé. De plus, Cancer pulmonaire Canada est heureux d'annoncer que, grâce à Give a Breath et à la famille Monds, il élargira son programme de recherche grâce à une nouvelle bourse de recherche s'adressant aux esprits les plus brillants de la recherche sur le cancer du poumon au Canada. Ce nouveau prix annuel sera lancé en novembre 2024 dans le cadre du Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du poumon. Cette année, deux prix de 25 000 $ chacun décerné à un projet axé sur les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon avancé, étudiant plus particulièrement les options après un traitement de première intention. Les prochaines annonces coïncideront avec Give a Breath début juin. Tim Monds, fondateur de Give a Breath, a fait part de son point de vue : « Notre famille a lancé cet événement pour sensibiliser le public et amasser des fonds pour une cause qui nous tient profondément à cœur. Je suis incroyablement gratifié de voir Give a Breath devenir un mouvement national. Nous sommes reconnaissants pour tout le soutien reçu et apportons notre appui aux efforts visant à changer la donne dans la vie des personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. » Pour participer et aider à créer un mouvement de sensibilisation et de soutien à l'égard du cancer du poumon, rendez-vous sur www.giveabreath.ca. À propos de Cancer pulmonaire Canada: Cancer pulmonaire Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance national qui se voue à la sensibilisation, au soutien des patients et des proches aidants, à la promotion de changements dans les politiques et au financement de la recherche afin d'améliorer les issues cliniques pour les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon. Grâce à des événements, comme le 5K Give a Breath, Cancer pulmonaire Canada vise à rallier la population et à plaider en faveur de l'attention et du financement dont le cancer du poumon a désespérément besoin. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada Renseignements: Source : Peter Glazier, Conseiller principal, Affaires publiques, communications et stratégie, Tél. : 416 879-1953, Courriel : [email protected] Read More Questions To Ask Clinical Trials Share Your Story Community Activities Make A Donation Peer to Peer Network
Home / News / News & Updates / Lung Cancer Canada Names New President Lung Cancer Canada Names New President June 15, 2021 From the Office of the Executive Director: Lung Cancer Canada held its annual general meeting virtually on June 14, with board members from across Canada electing a new President and one new board member to Lung Cancer Canada’s Board of Directors. I am pleased to announce Dr. Stephanie Snow has been elected President of Lung Cancer Canada. Since our inception in 2002, LCC has been guided by leaders who possess a unique balance of purposeful strength, vision, and compassion. Dr. Snow embodies a commitment to service that resonates with our mandate to provide supports for lung cancer patients and their families. Message from Dr. Stephanie Snow, President of Lung Cancer Canada I am honoured to be assuming the role of President of Lung Cancer Canada, as the values that inform its mandate are the same that I bring to my own work as a Medical Oncologist - caring for, supporting, and advocating for lung cancer patients. I am fortunate to come into this role at a time when Lung Cancer Canada has been well established with a track record of effective programs in patient education and support, research and also providing a strong voice of support for access to therapies and screening. There still remains a lot to be accomplished, as there is great disparity across Canada, in that all lung cancer patients do not receive the same care and access to supports. Moving forward, I would like to focus on equity in lung cancer by working on those regional and social determinants of health that make lung cancer a postal code disease in Canada. I thank Dr. Wheatley-Price for his past service as president and hope my term will be as productive as his was with the support of the whole team at Lung Cancer Canada. Message from Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, Immediate Past President of Lung Cancer Canada Over the past 5 years it has been my distinct privilege to serve as President of Lung Cancer Canada, and it has been a time where we have seen the charity grow and be able to support more lung cancer patients and their families than ever before, in all provinces and territories across the country. It has been an exciting time in lung cancer, with new treatments and lung cancer screening in particular promising better results for patients. LCC has been proud to advocate for these advances and access to them, to fight stigma, and to keep patients supported and informed with educational events, materials, support groups, webinars, podcast and much, much more. We are truly a national organization, and as I pass on the Presidency to Dr. Snow, the future looks brighter and brighter. Dr. Snow has been a staff Medical Oncologist at the QEII hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 2010 and is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie. After pursuing undergraduate training at McGill, she completed her MD, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training at Dalhousie. She treats head and neck, thoracic and GI malignancies. Academically, she has a strong interest in Medical Education, overseeing the Dalhousie Undergraduate Medical Oncology program and contributing to national oncology education initiatives. She participates in clinical research in areas relevant to her treatment sites and has been published in many journals including the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), the Oncologist, and Current Oncology. I would like to thank Immediate Past President Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price for his outstanding contributions not only to LCC and the lung cancer community in Canada but throughout the world. Paul exemplifies true leadership during challenging times, his strength has been our strength and his vision truly is supporting. I would also like to recognize our retiring board members. Sumbul Ali has served as Lung Cancer Canada’s Corporate Secretary for years. Her advice and hard work have been an immense asset to LCC. Roz Brodsky has been a member of the LCC board for many years. She was one of the members of the board who is also a lung cancer survivor. She was tireless in making sure that the patient voice was heard. I thank Roz and Sumbul for their commitment, dedication, and hard work on behalf of Lung Cancer Canada. I am pleased to announce Emi Bossio has been elected Corporate Secretary of Lung Cancer Canada. Emi is a litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Emi has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the Top 25 Female Litigators in Canada and as a Litigation Star. She has been listed by Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas of Corporate Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Advocacy and Labour and Employment. In 2019, at age 47, Emi became one of the increasing number of never smokers diagnosed with lung cancer. She hopes to raise awareness and advocate for research, support and equitable funding for lung cancer patients and their caregivers. Emi lives in Calgary with her husband and 2 children. I welcome both new and returning Board members to our National Board. We are grateful to have such talented and respected leaders on our team whose shared vision, expertise and abilities will ensure that LCC continues to be the leading resource for the lung cancer community in Canada. Lung Cancer Canada is a registered national charity (#872775119 RR0001) that serves as Canada’s leading resource for lung cancer education, patient support, research and advocacy. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Lung Cancer Canada has a wide reach that includes both regional and pan-Canadian initiatives. Lung Cancer Canada is a member of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition and is the only national charitable organization in Canada focused exclusively on lung cancer. For more information contact: Shem Singh Email: Shem@lungcancercanada.ca Phone: 416-785-3439 News News & Updates Current News CANADA'S PREMIER LUNG CANCER FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS EVENT RETURNS JUNE 1st: GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Lung cancer remains one of the most underfunded and overlooked cancers in Canada, despite being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Lung Cancer Canada is calling on all Canadians to join the movement for change by participating in the Give a Breath 5K, the nation's premier fundraising and awareness event dedicated to supporting the lung cancer community. Founded by Tim Monds and his family in 2019, Give a Breath began as a local 5K walk/run in Edmonton and has since grown into a nationwide event. This year's event will take place on June 1st in Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, and virtually, allowing participants from all over Canada to join in support. "Lung Cancer Canada is thrilled to be partnering with the Monds Family and our event hosts across the country for such an important event," said Shem Singh, Executive Director, Lung Cancer Canada. "With lung cancer impacting more Canadians than any other type of cancer, we need to shine a spotlight on the critical need for increased funding and awareness. Through Give a Breath, and with the support of donors, sponsors, and participants from across Canada, we're doing just that." Funds raised through the Give a Breath 5K support Lung Cancer Canada's Airways of Hope program, ensuring individuals facing lung cancer receive comprehensive care throughout their journey. This program offers healthcare navigation, peer and group support, and one-on-one support from a registered social worker. Additionally, Lung Cancer Canada is excited to announce that, thanks to Give a Breath and the Monds family, it will be expanding its research program with a new research award aimed at supporting the best and brightest minds in lung cancer research in Canada. This new annual award will launch in November 2024 as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, there will be two awards of $25,000 each for projects focused on patients with advanced lung cancer, specifically exploring options after first-line therapy. Future announcements will coincide with Give a Breath in early June. Tim Monds, founder of Give a Breath, shared his perspective: "Our family started this event to raise awareness and funds for a cause that has deeply affected us. Seeing Give a Breath grow into a nationwide movement has been incredibly rewarding. We're grateful for the support and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lung cancer." To get involved and help build a movement towards greater awareness and support for lung cancer, visit www.giveabreath.ca. About Lung Cancer Canada: Lung Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to increasing awareness, providing patient and caregiver support, advocating for policy change, and funding research to improve outcomes for those affected by lung cancer. Through events like Give a Breath 5K, Lung Cancer Canada aims to rally the community and advocate for the attention and funding that lung cancer desperately needs. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada For further information: For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Peter Glazier, Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, Communications & Strategy, T. 416.879.1953, E. [email protected] Read More LA CAMPAGNE VEDETTE DE COLLECTE DE FONDS ET DE SENSIBILISATION AU CANCER DU POUMON AU CANADA REVIENT LE 1er JUIN : GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, le 29 mai 2024 /CNW/ - Le cancer du poumon demeure l'un des cancers les moins bien financés et les plus négligés au Canada, bien qu'il soit la principale cause de décès par cancer dans le pays. Cancer pulmonaire Canada invite tous les Canadiens à se joindre au mouvement pour le changement en prenant part au 5K Give a Breath, la campagne vedette de collecte de fonds et de sensibilisation visant à venir en aide à la communauté de personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. Fondé par Tim Monds et sa famille en 2019, Give a Breath a commencé par une marche/course de 5 km à Edmonton avant de devenir un événement d'envergure nationale. Cette année, l'événement aura lieu le 1er juin à Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver et en virtuel, permettant aux participants de tout le Canada de se joindre au mouvement. « Cancer pulmonaire Canada est ravi de s'associer à la famille Monds et à nos hôtes de partout au pays pour organiser un événement aussi important, a déclaré Shem Singh, directeur général de Cancer pulmonaire Canada. Comme le cancer du poumon touche plus de Canadiens que tout autre type de cancer, nous devons mettre sur le devant de la scène le besoin crucial d'accroître le financement et la sensibilisation. C'est ce que nous faisons grâce à Give a Breath et à l'appui des donateurs, des commanditaires et des participants partout au Canada. » Les fonds amassés par l'entremise de Give a Breath appuient le programme Voies de l'espoir de Cancer pulmonaire Canada, qui vise à aider les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon à recevoir des soins complets tout au long de leur parcours. Ce programme comprend le cheminement dans les soins de santé, le soutien par les pairs et les groupes d'entraide, ainsi que le soutien individuel assuré par un travailleur social agréé. De plus, Cancer pulmonaire Canada est heureux d'annoncer que, grâce à Give a Breath et à la famille Monds, il élargira son programme de recherche grâce à une nouvelle bourse de recherche s'adressant aux esprits les plus brillants de la recherche sur le cancer du poumon au Canada. Ce nouveau prix annuel sera lancé en novembre 2024 dans le cadre du Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du poumon. Cette année, deux prix de 25 000 $ chacun décerné à un projet axé sur les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon avancé, étudiant plus particulièrement les options après un traitement de première intention. Les prochaines annonces coïncideront avec Give a Breath début juin. Tim Monds, fondateur de Give a Breath, a fait part de son point de vue : « Notre famille a lancé cet événement pour sensibiliser le public et amasser des fonds pour une cause qui nous tient profondément à cœur. Je suis incroyablement gratifié de voir Give a Breath devenir un mouvement national. Nous sommes reconnaissants pour tout le soutien reçu et apportons notre appui aux efforts visant à changer la donne dans la vie des personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. » Pour participer et aider à créer un mouvement de sensibilisation et de soutien à l'égard du cancer du poumon, rendez-vous sur www.giveabreath.ca. À propos de Cancer pulmonaire Canada: Cancer pulmonaire Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance national qui se voue à la sensibilisation, au soutien des patients et des proches aidants, à la promotion de changements dans les politiques et au financement de la recherche afin d'améliorer les issues cliniques pour les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon. Grâce à des événements, comme le 5K Give a Breath, Cancer pulmonaire Canada vise à rallier la population et à plaider en faveur de l'attention et du financement dont le cancer du poumon a désespérément besoin. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada Renseignements: Source : Peter Glazier, Conseiller principal, Affaires publiques, communications et stratégie, Tél. : 416 879-1953, Courriel : [email protected] Read More Questions To Ask Clinical Trials Share Your Story Community Activities Make A Donation Peer to Peer Network