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Team CanCervive Pub Night for “Light The Night Ottawa”

My step sister Kim was diagnosed with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma a few years ago, and has been fighting the fight against cancer ever since. Most recently, she had to undergo a bone marrow transplant this past winter.  Now, more than six months post-transplant Kim is feeling better each and every day and her doctors are very happy with her recovery!  She still has a long  journey ahead of her but so far so good, and she is one of the most optimistic people I know!

Three years ago Kim formed a team in the first “Light the Night” 5k walk in Ottawa. I joined Team CanCervive to walk in support of Kim then, and again last year. This year, the third year, our team, Team CanCervive is set to walk the 5k again in downtown Ottawa on Saturday October 13th. Last year in an attempt to raise some funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Kim’s sister in law organized a ‘pub night’ in Kim’s honour as she was too ill to undertake this big fundraising task herself.

Part of Team CanCervive in 2011′s Light the Night Ottawa walk

This year, since Kim is feeling much better, she has organized a great pub night in Kanata! So if you are looking for something to do on Saturday September 29th, and want to donate to a great cause, this is it!! The Burbs Pub & Eatery (501 Hazeldean road, Kanata) has graciously stepped up to host, starting at 7 PM!

A $5 entrance fee will get you a complimentary raffle ticket and a little something to express gratitude for your support! Once in you can check out the prizes Team CanCervive will be raffling off, buy some tickets, hang out with family and friends, and have something to eat and drink! Some of the amazing prized being raffled off are some Ottawa Senator tickets, restaurant gift certificates, professional photographs and a gift basket from Canadian Living valued at $250 among other things!!!

When: Saturday September 29th, 2012 starting at 7pm

Where: The Burbs Pub and Eatery (501 Hazeldean Road, Kanata ON)

For: Team CanCervive’s funraising efforts towards Light the Night Ottawa

Cost: $5 entry fee

If you are interested in coming, there has been a Facebook Event set up, that you can find . Or if you are interesed in donating towards Team CanCervies fundraising for Light the Night Ottawa, you can find our page

Thank you so much!!

 
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  1. melody lachance Saturday - 29 / 09 / 2012 Reply
    The world is such a small place when you think of it, and the fight against cancer touches us all. Amazing that your family participates in the Light the Night, and as you know so does ours. I truly wish your sister continued progress in her fight - this illness has taken too many loved ones already. Good luck with your event this evening.
  2. Colleen Lyle Sunday - 02 / 12 / 2012 Reply
    Hello Story very inspiring I used to be "in the industry" but now a Realtor in Ottawa West. I have a new Program Im launching"Silver Lining Program" to financially help families fighting cancer . Always a huge juggle to rase a fmily, keep a job and maintain treatment I would love to reach out and see who needs help.
    • Crystal Monday - 03 / 12 / 2012 Reply
      Hi there Colleen, thanks for reaching out! If there is any ways that we can help, please let us know!
  3. Colleen Lyle Monday - 03 / 12 / 2012 Reply
    If you know of a family in need right now - please reach out. Happy to meet you to tell you about The Silver Lining Program. Launching in January but actively looking for families in need of help now
    • Crystal Monday - 03 / 12 / 2012 Reply
      We would be happy to post a guest blog if you would like to write something up letting people know about The Silver Lining Program! It could help get word out and be advertising for you! You can email me at if you would like! :)

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