Community:
As General Recycling continues to work for a cleaner future, we
believe in also supporting our community where help is needed. Over the years General
has been active with many charitable causes in and around our area, and we are proud
to extend our efforts to one of the worthiest causes yet. We encourage all of our
clients, whether they utilize our bin service or visit us at our yard, to donate
what they can and take part in fighting the effects of childhood cancer.
Kids with Cancer Society
Each year, approximately 75 children in Northern Alberta will be diagnosed with
childhood cancer. Affected families describe the services of the Kids with Cancer
Society (KwCS) as a lifeline during their time of need. Founded in 1979, this non-profit
organization funds more than 30 programs addressing the emotional, clinical, and
research needs of children with cancer and their families.
Support Programs:
- Social Worker
- Monthly support meetings
- Newly diagnosed visitation program
- Camp Beat It
- Sibling support groups
- Beaded Journey
Clinical Support:
- Brainworks program – supporting children who experience learning difficulties
associated with treatment
- Educational materials
- Resource manuals
- Rural distance learning programs
Research Programs & Professional Development:
- Childhood Cancer Survivors program – helping to ensure that children do not
face life threatening or life altering effects of treatment
- Support of clinical trials
- Providing paediatric oncology staff with the opportunity to grow in their profession
and keep abreast of cutting-edge advances
In order to support children and their families during their greatest time of need,
the KwCS raises in excess of 1.5 million dollars a year. This is the key to ensuring
that funding is allocated for services that are not funded through other sources.
The KWCS works closely with the paediatric oncology medical team in Edmonton to
ensure that it only funds programs identified as a priority by those dealing first
hand with children with cancer and their families. For a complete listing of the
programs and services that the KwCS provides, visit www.kidswithcancer.ca.
General Makes A Difference:
General Recycling is proud to have recently reached a milestone with a total figure
of $250,000 raised for the Kids With Cancer Society. It is with the affected
children and their families in mind that we strive to expand this worthiest of causes
and help bring more smiles to faces such as 4 year- old Kaydence Taillion. Together
with the tireless efforts of Executive Director Val Figliuzzi, her staff and board
of directors, as well as Dr. Paul Grundy and his team at the Stollery Children’s
Hospital, we will continue to raise new levels of awareness and success in the battle
against childhood cancer.
A special thanks to all of our valued supporters.
Visit again soon for a look ahead at what 2009 will bring!
Cris Arrau
Account Manager
General Recycling Industries Ltd.
780-452-5865
General Leads The Pack
Le Tour Of Hope, June 20-28, 2009
We are pleased to present the upcoming Le Tour of Hope in support of the Kids With
Cancer Society. Ride marshal, organizer, and columnist for The Edmonton Journal,
Nick Lees will lead a team of devoted volunteers on a cycle tour spanning almost
1000 km from Montana back to Edmonton. The ride will take place June 20 –
28. Everyone is invited to show their support and participate by means of registration,
rider pledge, or general donation.
General Recycling Industries is proud to sponsor the event with a contribution of
$20,000. We hope that this will be the first of many successful
tours in support of the Kids With Cancer Society, but it is your loyal support that
has helped GRI take it this far. Remember, every bit counts! So get into gear and
join us at Hawrelak Park on June 28 to welcome our riders home.
For more details please contact Val Figliuzzi at the
Kids With Cancer Society
or visit
Le Tour Of Hope.
We hope to see you there!
Edmonton Journal Article, May 24/2009
