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HSC Foundation. former patients, family members and staff of Acute Leukemia / Blood & Marrow Transplant / Oncology Unit, also known as GD6, created a very special fundraising initiative to raise $250,000 to refurbish and upgrade the unit and create a warmer environment for healing. Thanks to the generous support of many donors and the dedication of incredible volunteers, we are within $20,000 of our goal.
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We have reached $230,000 of our $250,000 goal
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Those who spent time on GD6, either as a patient, family member or a friend, comment on the difficulties faced due to the confinement in the specialized unit. Given the average patient can experience a length of stay from 4 to 6 weeks right up to 8 months, the facilities with new furniture and new technology will make patients more comfortable during their treatment and deliver a positive impact on mental well-being. In some cases, patients are confined to their rooms, unable to even walk in the unit’s hallway.
- On June 3rd, the friends and family of Olympian and runner Chris McCubbinsraised money for The Hope Project through a 5K run/walk.
- CBC Radio One and CBC News at Six hosted a Day of Hope to raise awareness about the Health Sciences Centres acute leukemia / bone marrow transplant / oncology unit (GD6) on March 24. Thanks to all those who participated and bid in our online auction in support of The Hope Project. The day and auction was a great success.
- Thanks to the Never Alone Foundation, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Manitoba Lotteries Corporation for an incredible Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament, held on Thursday, April 23.