The Hilda Pearce Project Hope book was created by the cancer survivor and 35-year Canadian Cancer Society volunteer.
Pearce's mission was to celebrate the courage of children who
have experienced cancer, and their families, through visual
media and the written word.
Pearce's will to live is incredible. She's contracted the
deadly disease six times during her lifetime.
In Project Hope, 137 Canadian children, five from Northeastern
Ontario, and their families share their experiences of pain,
joy, courage, strength and determination.
The successes of these children and their families are a source
of hope, faith, inspiration and support. They are sure to
strengthen the spirit of anyone feeling the effects of cancer
in one way or another.
From the mouths of survivors, people can read stories such as
the one about two teenage brothers, diagnosed with the same
cancer, along with stories of other survivors proudly
photographed with their children and hundreds of encouraging
messages that will lift any spirit.
The book, which was previously sold at Chapters, is now
available at the Travelway Inn across from the Northeastern
Regional Cancer Centre, or by contacting the Jan Oystrick Team,
ReMax Crown Realty, at 560-5650 or through
www.mysudbury.ca
It can also be reserved by calling the Northern Ontario
Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC) directly at
1-888-993-9227 or 693-9227.
Project Hope retails for $25, taxes included. Proceeds from
sales go directly to the families talked about in the book.
More good news
In recognition for the help received from the NOFCC during
their daughter's treatment, the Monteiro family has chosen to
establish a new program under the NOFCC umbrella.
The Shine Bright Scholarship program will provide scholarships
for childhood cancer survivors.
Yasmin, 15, has fought hard to beat her cancer, Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and realizes the financial impact the
illness has on families.
Yasmin believes childhood cancer survivors deserve nothing less
than the brightest future and doesn't want their future to be
diminished because of financial reasons. Yasmin, along with her
family and Dr. Lynn Giroux and her team at the Sudbury Skin
Clinic, have begun a fundraising program and are hopeful area
businesses will join in as well. The Sudbury Skin Clinic will
donate a percentage on all cosmetic dermatology services
offered at the clinic until Dec. 16.
 These services range from laser hair removal to chemical peels to photodynamic therapy.
To make a donation to the Shine Bright contact the NOFCC at
693-9227 or 1-888-993-9227.
