Cancer Rehab Canada/LifeMark Donates $1,000 to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre at Annual 5K Run

Cancer Rehab Canada's LifeMark Physiotherapy clinics participated in the 4th annual Hearth Place event

Hearth Place 5K on the Runway Takes Off

Several colleagues from Cancer Rehab Canada's LifeMark Physiotherapy Clinics in the Durham Region stood ready for takeoff at Oshawa's municipal airport to support runners in the 4th annual Hearth Place 5-kilometre event that took place on September 22. A total of $1,000 was donated by the group, as a sponsorship to Hearth Place's Cancer Support Centre.

Information on Cancer Rehabilitation Services Distributed to Hearth Place Run Participants

Cancer Rehab Canada/LifeMark was on hand to let the runners, their friends and family know about the benefits of cancer rehabilitation to address the pain, fatigue, joint restrictions, and cognitive & memory problems often faced by cancer patients. Led by Krista McIntyre, Clinic Director and Physiotherapist of LifeMark Physiotherapy Whitby, members of the Cancer Rehab Canada/LifeMark team gave out water and hand sanitizer, as well as literature on the ability to empower each cancer survivor to take control of their life and feel better, stronger and happier. Massage beds were also set up on site where the team provided complimentary 5-minute pre-and post-race massages to runners.

Krista McIntyre, Clinic Director and Physiotherapist of LifeMark Physiotherapy Whitby, offers supplies to participants

"The Hearth Place 5K on the Runway was a wonderful opportunity for Cancer Rehab Canada/LifeMark to let people know about our cancer rehabilitation services. We not only had a chance to meet with different survivors and practitioners, but felt that the community responded with great interest in our new specialty programs", said Krista McIntyre.

Clinic representatives at the race included Krista McIntyre, Clinic Director and Physiotherapist of Whitby, Nadia Ramprasad, Physiotherapist of Whitby, Luke Tavernier, Exercise Therapist of Whitby, Michelle Gray, Massage Therapist of Whitby, Joy Brooks-Desbarres, Clinic Director and Physiotherapist of Oshawa, Michelle Lees, Kinesiologist of Oshawa, and Graham Doig, Clinic Director and Physiotherapist of Ajax. The team also gave out pens, ice/heat gel packs, and lip balm to participants both before and after the race.

Over 700 participants took part in Hearth Place 5K on the Runway, raising $69,000 for Hearth Place

There were over 700 participants and overall donations raised for Hearth Place at this year's run totaled $69,000.

Hearth Place addresses the social, practical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of people dealing with all types of cancer. It is a well-known cancer resource centre in Central East Ontario for its wellness programs focusing on coping with cancer, healing, living well beyond cancer, and cancer support.

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