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JUMP FOR A CURE - Brian van Vliet
On September 17, 2020 at 11 am, I will be jumping from a plane at 13,000 feet to raise money for Kids Cancer Care. The goal of the Jump for a Cure fundraiser is to raise $20,000 for Kids Cancer Care. The event will be held at Alberta Skydive Central at the Innisfail, Alberta airport. I am inviting all of my business associates, friends and neighbours to join me in spirit or in person to help make this event spectacular, while helping me raise much-need funds to help children and their families cope with the financial and emotional stresses associated with this horrendous disease called cancer. |
CONFIRMED JUMPERS
11.00 AM Kevin Seitz
11.00 AM Josh Derouin
11.00 AM Sarah Connolly
11.00 AM Leah Streichert
11.00 AM Gordon Kroeker
11.00 AM Brian van Vliet
11.00 AM Brian Traynor
11.00 AM Anna Marie van Vliet
11.00 AM Wes Moch
11.00 AM Melanie Moore
11.00 AM Kevin Seitz
11.00 AM Josh Derouin
11.00 AM Sarah Connolly
11.00 AM Leah Streichert
11.00 AM Gordon Kroeker
11.00 AM Brian van Vliet
11.00 AM Brian Traynor
11.00 AM Anna Marie van Vliet
11.00 AM Wes Moch
11.00 AM Melanie Moore
3 ways you can help
1. Do a tandem jump with me — If skydiving is something that you have always wanted to do, now is the time! Sign up and let everyone know you’re jumping for a cure. (Cost $265) Share the link to this fundraising page and ask your contacts to donate.
2. Spread the word and help me fundraise — If skydiving is not your thing, you can still participate by helping me spread awareness of the event, asking friends if they would like to participate, and most importantly, if they would make by donation to support this crucial charity.
3. Make a donation — If you just want to support my fundraising efforts without jumping or fundraising, please make a financial donation to Kids Cancer Care.
During the current pandemic and the associated cancellation of fundraising events, Kids Cancer Care has been hit hard financially and have had to lay off nearly half of their staff! The remaining staff are working around the clock to continue serving kids and families affected by cancer in these challenging times.
Kids Cancer Care normally offers summer camp programs for children of all ages who have been affected by cancer or have a parent suffering from the disease. These camps afford the children the opportunity to laugh, congregate, feel the spirit of community, and just be kids.
In 2020, due to Covid-19, the programs had to be cancelled, and as such, the children and their families are suffering from isolation and fear like never before. Kids Cancer Care is a relatively small, but nimble charity, and has responded quickly in the wake of Covid-19. With summer camp cancelled, this summer, they offered their most vulnerable families with a three-day, socially isolated vacation at Camp Kindle. The families loved it.
Kids Cancer Care also moved many programs online, e.g., virtual campfires, therapeutic exercise, tutoring services and child life services for kids experiencing anxiety around medical procedures. Although they are working day and night to meet the demands of these especially isolated families with alternate programming, they know that online programming pales in comparison to summer camp.
This year is the 25th Anniversary of Kids Cancer Care and what better way to celebrate than to be a part of a fundraiser like no other! Whether you choose to join me in the jump, spread the word and help me fundraise or make a donation, please know that every social media post and every donation counts and will move us closer to our $20,000 goal.
Let us take part to build a better world for children with cancer. All donations go directly to support Kids Cancer Care.
1. Do a tandem jump with me — If skydiving is something that you have always wanted to do, now is the time! Sign up and let everyone know you’re jumping for a cure. (Cost $265) Share the link to this fundraising page and ask your contacts to donate.
2. Spread the word and help me fundraise — If skydiving is not your thing, you can still participate by helping me spread awareness of the event, asking friends if they would like to participate, and most importantly, if they would make by donation to support this crucial charity.
3. Make a donation — If you just want to support my fundraising efforts without jumping or fundraising, please make a financial donation to Kids Cancer Care.
During the current pandemic and the associated cancellation of fundraising events, Kids Cancer Care has been hit hard financially and have had to lay off nearly half of their staff! The remaining staff are working around the clock to continue serving kids and families affected by cancer in these challenging times.
Kids Cancer Care normally offers summer camp programs for children of all ages who have been affected by cancer or have a parent suffering from the disease. These camps afford the children the opportunity to laugh, congregate, feel the spirit of community, and just be kids.
In 2020, due to Covid-19, the programs had to be cancelled, and as such, the children and their families are suffering from isolation and fear like never before. Kids Cancer Care is a relatively small, but nimble charity, and has responded quickly in the wake of Covid-19. With summer camp cancelled, this summer, they offered their most vulnerable families with a three-day, socially isolated vacation at Camp Kindle. The families loved it.
Kids Cancer Care also moved many programs online, e.g., virtual campfires, therapeutic exercise, tutoring services and child life services for kids experiencing anxiety around medical procedures. Although they are working day and night to meet the demands of these especially isolated families with alternate programming, they know that online programming pales in comparison to summer camp.
This year is the 25th Anniversary of Kids Cancer Care and what better way to celebrate than to be a part of a fundraiser like no other! Whether you choose to join me in the jump, spread the word and help me fundraise or make a donation, please know that every social media post and every donation counts and will move us closer to our $20,000 goal.
Let us take part to build a better world for children with cancer. All donations go directly to support Kids Cancer Care.
WHY KIDS CANCER CARE?
Nothing is more important to the future progress and development of society than our children. Cancer can strike any one of us at any time. We often do not think about the fact that a child can be affected by a debilitating disease. Imagine hearing the words, “Your child has cancer.” In Alberta alone, hundreds of children afflicted with cancer are fighting for their lives. They undergo chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries, and numerous other treatments that may potentially cause permanent damage to their immune systems and their developing brains and bodies. The fragility of their health leaves them susceptible to horrific consequences from a common cold or flu.
Kids Cancer Care is unique in the fact that they offer support to not only the children who have cancer, but their entire families. The stress and fear associated with this disease can cause family members to feel overwhelmed and, in some cases, unable to cope.
Kids Cancer Care offers programs designed to help families navigate their way through all of the stages of the cancer journey. This foundation uniquely supports funding and programs in the following key areas:
Children with cancer need a fighting chance to enjoy the freedom and innocence that goes along with childhood. There needs to be more to their existence than doctor appointments and treatments. Kids Cancer Care gives these children the opportunity to bring a sense of normalcy to their already challenging lives. Together we can help make this a reality.
Nothing is more important to the future progress and development of society than our children. Cancer can strike any one of us at any time. We often do not think about the fact that a child can be affected by a debilitating disease. Imagine hearing the words, “Your child has cancer.” In Alberta alone, hundreds of children afflicted with cancer are fighting for their lives. They undergo chemotherapy, radiation, surgeries, and numerous other treatments that may potentially cause permanent damage to their immune systems and their developing brains and bodies. The fragility of their health leaves them susceptible to horrific consequences from a common cold or flu.
Kids Cancer Care is unique in the fact that they offer support to not only the children who have cancer, but their entire families. The stress and fear associated with this disease can cause family members to feel overwhelmed and, in some cases, unable to cope.
Kids Cancer Care offers programs designed to help families navigate their way through all of the stages of the cancer journey. This foundation uniquely supports funding and programs in the following key areas:
- Research and hospital programs
- Camp and recreational outreach programs
- Therapeutic exercise programs
- Educational support and scholarship programs
Children with cancer need a fighting chance to enjoy the freedom and innocence that goes along with childhood. There needs to be more to their existence than doctor appointments and treatments. Kids Cancer Care gives these children the opportunity to bring a sense of normalcy to their already challenging lives. Together we can help make this a reality.
MY INSPIRATION
In 2019, I was working with an amazing client named Theresa Llewellyn. During the home sale process, Theresa was diagnosed with an overly aggressive form of breast cancer. Over an eleven-month period, the 45-year-old fitness competitor and model endured 8 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, 28-rounds of radiation, and multiple surgeries. What stood out to me the most was that during her battle Theresa remained the most positive, inspirational person that I had ever encountered whilst suffering from such a seemingly insurmountable illness. Theresa journaled her cancer journey on social media in an attempt raise awareness and inspire others who may have found themselves in the same predicament. Theresa’s innate ability to put other people’s comfort ahead of her own left me in awe. How could someone whose life had been turned upside down remain so positive and motivating?
Theresa’s journey with cancer did not end there. In early 2020, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Adenocarcinoma, the third most common form of colon cancer. She faced another 50 rounds of chemotherapy, 25 rounds of radiation and a life-altering, invasive surgery. She is now facing another 224 rounds of chemotherapy that will be completed by November 2020.
The combination of Kids Cancer Care’s extraordinary programs and Theresa’s valiant battle with cancer, inspired me to do more than just make an annual charitable donation. I decided to organize a unique fundraising event, and with Theresa’s blessing, publicly announce that she, along with the desire to help children with cancer, are my inspiration for this event.
Theresa proclaims, "If this fundraiser can save one child or help one family, it is worth every bit of effort."
I could not agree more.
You can read Theresa’s full story HERE
In 2019, I was working with an amazing client named Theresa Llewellyn. During the home sale process, Theresa was diagnosed with an overly aggressive form of breast cancer. Over an eleven-month period, the 45-year-old fitness competitor and model endured 8 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, 28-rounds of radiation, and multiple surgeries. What stood out to me the most was that during her battle Theresa remained the most positive, inspirational person that I had ever encountered whilst suffering from such a seemingly insurmountable illness. Theresa journaled her cancer journey on social media in an attempt raise awareness and inspire others who may have found themselves in the same predicament. Theresa’s innate ability to put other people’s comfort ahead of her own left me in awe. How could someone whose life had been turned upside down remain so positive and motivating?
Theresa’s journey with cancer did not end there. In early 2020, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Adenocarcinoma, the third most common form of colon cancer. She faced another 50 rounds of chemotherapy, 25 rounds of radiation and a life-altering, invasive surgery. She is now facing another 224 rounds of chemotherapy that will be completed by November 2020.
The combination of Kids Cancer Care’s extraordinary programs and Theresa’s valiant battle with cancer, inspired me to do more than just make an annual charitable donation. I decided to organize a unique fundraising event, and with Theresa’s blessing, publicly announce that she, along with the desire to help children with cancer, are my inspiration for this event.
Theresa proclaims, "If this fundraiser can save one child or help one family, it is worth every bit of effort."
I could not agree more.
You can read Theresa’s full story HERE
PLEASE DONATE
Please donate to us today and help make a difference in the lives of children and their families affected by cancer.
We appreciate your support! Feel free to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate or join us for a fun-filled skydiving adventure!
If you wish to Jump For A Cure and partake in the skydiving, please send me an email at info@jumpforacure.ca, call me directly at 403-561-8964, or click on the JUMP WITH US link and fill out the form.
Please donate to us today and help make a difference in the lives of children and their families affected by cancer.
We appreciate your support! Feel free to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate or join us for a fun-filled skydiving adventure!
If you wish to Jump For A Cure and partake in the skydiving, please send me an email at info@jumpforacure.ca, call me directly at 403-561-8964, or click on the JUMP WITH US link and fill out the form.
