Pointe-Claire (Québec) — August 30, 2023 — The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation’s 2nd annual Dragon Boat Race took place on Saturday, August 26 and raised over $111,000 for the Hospital’s oncology clinic.
Last year’s inaugural event saw four teams compete and raised over $40,000. This year, the event hosted ten teams and over 200 participants. The funds raised will enable the launch of a massage therapy program for the over 4,400 oncology patients who receive treatment at the Lakeshore General Hospital. Massage therapy interventions are used to alleviate the symptoms and side effects of treatment and to meet the psychosocial needs of people with cancer.
Nathalie Kamel, Managing Director of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation, is thrilled by the event’s growth. “To have more than doubled our participation and our fundraising in only our second year is a tremendous achievement. Many people have been touched by cancer, either through their own experience or a loved one’s. And we are proud to be able to host such a fun event to increase awareness and support our Oncology team.
The team-building and camaraderie we witnessed were inspirational, and we look forward to seeing even more people participate next year. We want to thank our corporate teams JFL/Harbourvest and Strathmore, as well as all our participants, donors, volunteers and supporters of the event.”
About the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation
Founded in 1964, the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation is dedicated to supporting the enhancement of patient care at the Lakeshore General Hospital. The Foundation funds programs and projects to advance patient care and research, including acquiring state-of-the-art medical equipment, supporting significant upgrading of our hospital facilities and assisting in supporting programs and specialized training for the professional staff.
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For media enquiries
Michelle Campbell
Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation
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