Ottawa – Mayor
Jim Watson cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the office of the
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network Wednesday October 3, 2012, surrounded by
cancer survivors, families, community organization representatives and funders.
The Mayor presented a framed declaration to commemorate the
occasion to Jackie Manthorne, President and CEO. He spoke of the dedication of
Board, staff, and volunteers and acknowledged the valuable role of the Canadian
Cancer Survivor Network in serving as a voice for cancer patients, survivors,
their families, and other community stakeholders.
President and CEO Jackie Manthorne thanked the Mayor and talked
about the collaboration and support of the founding Board of Directors: Garth
Bulmer, Vanessa Compton, Mike Fletcher, Mona Forrest, Ross Hammond, and Albert
Klein.
Reverend Doctor Dana Fisher blessed the new office and read an
Irish poem related to all things to be thankful for.
Takihiro Hirasawa, President of Eisai Limited, spoke about
commonalities between Eisai starting their Canadian office about a year ago
when the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network was in development, and he noted the
CCSN web site opened on the same date as his birthday. He wished the
organization much success.
Other supporters present included Trina Fraser of Brazeau Seller,
Tony Di Iorio of Bradda Printing Services, Elise Giasson of Merck, and Mike Murphy of Canada’s
Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D).
Over seventy attendees celebrated at the Open House.
About the
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) is a national network
of patients, families, survivors, friends, community partners and sponsors. Its
mission is to work together by taking action to promote the very best standard
of care, support, follow up and quality of life for cancer patients and
survivors. It aims to educate the public and policy makers about cancer
survivorship and encourage research on ways to alleviate barriers to optimal
cancer care in Canada.
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Contact: Canadian Cancer Survivor
Network – Media Relations, Mona Forrest, 613-898-1871
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