The Scandinavians of the East Kootenay generously donated $1,425 to the Canadian Cancer Society Financial Support Program. (At right Penny Holmberg, Scandinavians; left Lynnette Wray, Canadian Cancer Society). These proceeds were from the Scandinavians recent garage sale this past weekend.

The Canadian Cancer Society Financial Support Program provides short-term financial assistance for travel and accommodation expenses related to cancer treatment.

In addition to the Financial Support Program, the Canadian Cancer Society offers many services including:

Cancer Information Service (1-888-939-3333): This toll-free service is accessible in multiple languages and is available to cancer patients, caregivers or anyone wanting assistance in understanding cancer and finding community services.

CancerConnection: CancerConnection matches patients or caregivers with trained volunteers with a similar cancer experience. There is also an online community to share experiences and find support. Available 24 hours a day, visit cancerconnection.ca

Camp Goodtimes: Camp Goodtimes provides a unique recreation experience for children and teens with cancer and their families.

Accommodation: The Society operates four affordable lodges in B.C. (i.e., Kelowna, Vancouver, Prince George, Victoria), offering 24-hour support on premises from volunteers and staff and a host of amenities.

Transportation: Available in some locations, if you have cancer and you don’t have transportation, a volunteer driver may be able to pick you up and take you to your appointments.

Wig Lending Program and Breast Prostheses: The wig and breast prosthesis banks provide a wide range of headwear and prostheses to cancer patients at no cost. In the Kootenays, there is a wig and breast prosthesis program at the Cranbrook Canadian Cancer Society office.

For more information about cancer, the Financial Support Program or other Canadian Cancer Society services, please call 1-888-939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca

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