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Media Release
June 1, 2011
ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH / COMMUNITY EDITORS
Bike 4 Betty raises over $200,000 for cancer care at Trillium Health Centre
Over 1,000 cyclists and family members attend 4th annual ride and family festival
MISSISSAUGA/WEST TORONTO, ON –After tallying up the numbers, Trillium Health Centre Foundation is proud to announce that its annual Bike 4 Betty charity cycling fundraiser, which took place on Sunday, May 29 at Port Credit Memorial Park in Mississauga, raised over $200,000 to support cancer care services at Trillium Health Centre.
“Once again, Bike 4 Betty was a great success,” says Steve Hoscheit, president & CEO, Trillium Health Centre Foundation. “It’s incredible to see so many people out to support such a great cause. Everyone who ‘biked for Betty’ has made a tremendous difference for all the patients who suffer from cancer and turn to Trillium for the very best care.”
Despite some early morning rain, over 1,000 members of the community attended the fundraising event to show their commitment to the health care of this community. The sun was shining for the afternoon fun festival which featured inflatable bouncers, clowns, face painting, mascots, barbecue, BMX demonstration and a live broadcast from Toronto radio station, Kiss 92.5 FM.
Proceeds from the event support cancer care services at Trillium Health Centre’s Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre and the Betty & Buster Lockwood Cancer Detection and Treatment Centre. The funds also count toward the $110 million goal of the Foundation’s Giving 110% campaign to fund hospital-wide priorities at Trillium. Giving 110% to these vital areas will help patients get the very best.
“Cancer took the life of a dear friend of mine, Pamela Wright. When my six-year-old daughter saw this event posted at her school, she asked if we could go. I’m so glad she understands we can all do our part to help fight this disease. We had a wonderful time at Bike 4 Betty,” says Elizabeth Ines, Bike 4 Betty participant.
Now in its 4th year, Trillium Health Centre Foundation’s Bike 4 Betty event was founded by Willson International and Gears Bike Shop.
To learn more about Bike 4 Betty and/or the Giving 110% campaign, please visit the Trillium Health Centre Foundation website: www.trilliumgiving.ca.
About Cancer Care Services at Trillium Health Centre
Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre at Trillium – West Toronto is a designated Ontario Breast Screening Program site, where women over 50 can self-refer for mammograms. Early diagnosis of breast cancer empowers women of any age and saves lives. When further examination or intervention is needed, such as surgical consultations and biopsies, follow-up is a one-stop experience in a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Betty & Buster Lockwood Cancer Detection and Treatment Centre opened in Fall 2008 at Trillium – West Toronto for ambulatory patients, or “outpatients‟ not needing an overnight hospital stay, who receive diagnosis and treatment in a relaxing setting adjacent to and accessing Trillium Way with its Healing Garden, a lofty, sun-filled space with walls of living plants. The Centre offers pain & symptom management, neurosurgery follow-up, radiation consults, infusion clinics, chemotherapy suites, and exam, family support and education rooms.
Cyclists at this year's Bike 4 Betty show their support of cancer care services at Trillium Health Centre.
"Betty" was on-hand at Trillium Health Centre Foundation's annual Bike 4 Betty event to enjoy the family fun festival!
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Media Contact:
Larry Roberts
Media Relations Advisor
Trillium Health Centre
office: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
mobile: 416-358-7201
email: lroberts@thc.on.ca