Friday 23 December 2016

ANOTHER CANCER PATIENT GETS ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATION!

Cancer Crossing has assisted with the purchase of uncovered medication for a Winnipeg gentleman with metastatic cancer.
We are pleased to be a small source of support for cancer patients as they wind their way down the cancer path.
The Cancer Crossing Team of volunteers wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Please support our cause by buying our book, 'Cancer Crossing' at McNally Robinson in Winnipeg (in store and online), at The Unexpected Gift in Winnipeg, at AccuCare Canada in Winnipeg, and on Amazon in e-book form.
We also appreciate cheques payable to Cancer Crossing Inc. sent to PO Box 70029, 1-1660 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6

Friday 2 December 2016

CANCER CROSSING ASSISTS LUNG CANCER PATIENT WITH MEDICATION

Cancer Crossing has assisted with the purchase of uncovered prescription medication for a northern Manitoba gentleman with lung cancer.  We are happy we could help this patient!

Cancer Crossing is receiving a steady stream of requests for financial assistance for cancer patients!
If you could support the cause by buying the 'Cancer Crossing' book at McNally Robinson in Winnipeg, The Unexpected Gift in Winnipeg, AccuCare Canada in Winnipeg or by making a financial contribution, it would be much appreciated by many cancer patients in need!
100% of the proceeds go directly to cancer patients. Everyone involved is a volunteer and the operating expenses are covered by Sponsors.

Tuesday 29 November 2016

CANCER CROSSING ASSISTS WITH SHOWER BAR PURCHASE!

Cancer Crossing has assisted a Winnipeg breast cancer patient with the purchase of a removable shower bar for her bathtub as she is having difficulty getting in and out of the tub while on chemotherapy. We are so pleased we could help this patient!

Thursday 24 November 2016

CANCER CROSSING ASSISTS WITH TILT WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

Cancer Crossing has made a contribution towards the rental of a tilt wheelchair for a rural Manitoba palliative cancer patient who has lost the use of her lower limbs. We are pleased to have been able to play a role in her care!

Wednesday 16 November 2016

CANCER CROSSING ASSISTS METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER PATIENT

Cancer Crossing has been able to assist a 78 year old patient with metastatic prostate cancer. He has a very limited income and lives in a Winnipeg bedroom community. He has a family member drive him to Winnipeg for diagnostics and treatment he cannot receive in his area. He is struggling with the additional costs associated with parking and travel and we are pleased to have been able to give him a bit of help to aid the access of his ongoing care.

Wednesday 9 November 2016

ANOTHER CANCER PATIENT HELPED!

Cancer Crossing has assisted a northern Manitoba metastatic prostate cancer patient with a contribution towards uncovered medication expenses. We are so happy to have been of assistance!

Sunday 6 November 2016

QUICK UPDATE!

Cancer Crossing has assisted a Winnipeg metastatic breast cancer patient with costs associated with home oxygen. We are pleased to have been able to contribute to her care.

Thursday 13 October 2016

HOW TO ACCESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM CANCER CROSSING

Hi everyone! We have been receiving many requests for our program information since attending the Manitoba Palliative Conference last month! If you are in a location where you come across cancer patients on a regular basis, we have brochures available that you can put out, or hand to patients who might need a bit of financial aid. Please contact us for brochures.

We also have an electronic version of our brochure that you can circulate if you know a cancer patient(s) who might benefit from our support.

We are in the process of developing an application form for assistance, but in the meantime, please provide the following information:
- The patients name and mailing address
- How did they hear about Cancer Crossing?
- The cancer circumstances (brief paragraph)
- What is the need (as specific as possible)
- The name and phone number of the person making the request

The information can be submitted to us at info@cancercrossing.com, by messaging us through Facebook, or by sending a written request to:
Cancer Crossing Inc.
1-1660 Kenaston Blvd.
PO Box 70029
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6

We will follow up with any additional details we might require.

Just a note: We are still new so our fund is not huge. We cannot offer large sums of money but even if the need is large, we hope to be able to chip in - every bit helps!

Please also note: Even though we are all volunteers, we are able to provide a quick response to requests received.

Please share this information!

Wednesday 21 September 2016

CANCER CROSSING PROMOTING AT PALLIATIVE CONFERENCE!


Cancer Crossing is all setup to promote our cause at the 25th Annual Provincial Palliative Care Conference, tomorrow and Friday in Winnipeg!




Thursday 1 September 2016

CANCER CROSSING AT MANITOBA PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE!

Cancer Crossing will have a booth at the Annual Provincial Palliative Care Conference, Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23, 2016 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg, where we will be promoting our program which assists cancer patients who could use a financial leg up!

Tuesday 16 August 2016

CANCER CROSSING AVAILABLE AT THE UNEXPECTED GIFT!

The softcover of Cancer Crossing is available at The Unexpected Gift in Winnipeg!  1116 Portage Avenue.  This is a wonderful shop run by a wonderful lady, Tara Torchia-Wells.  Her shop has pretty much everything a cancer patient might want!  Even if you are not a cancer patient but are interested in natural products, drop by and check out her selection - she has a lot to choose from!

The Unexpected Gift website


Thursday 4 August 2016

PICK UP OUR BOOK AT MCNALLY ROBINSON, HELP CANCER PATIENTS!

How about picking up a copy of Cancer Crossing? 100% of our proceeds will be returned to cancer patients feeling the financial pinch! Follow the link to McNally Robinson, where you can buy our book in store in Winnipeg or online! McNally Robinson Booksellers

Monday 25 July 2016

GET CANCER CROSSING FOR YOUR KINDLE!

Click on the link below to get our Cancer Crossing book for your Kindle!  It's 17 inspirational stories to make you think about getting the most out of your life.  Every cent we get back from Amazon will be returned to cancer patients feeling the financial pinch!
Get Cancer Crossing for Kindle here!

Monday 11 July 2016

CANCER CROSSING OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS!

Do you know someone feeling the financial pinch while undergoing cancer treatment?  We can help!  Message us at info@cancercrossing.com

Wednesday 6 July 2016

CANCER CROSSING HAS NEW PROMO MATERIALS!

Check out our new promo materials!  We have business cards and a banner.  We are preparing to head into various places in the community to raise awareness of Cancer Crossing!




Thursday 16 June 2016

CANCER CROSSING HELPS ANOTHER CANCER PATIENT!

Cancer Crossing heard from a cancer patient suffering terribly with swelling in his feet. He desperately needs a pair of soft shoes and cannot afford them.
We are pleased to say that Cancer Crossing has provided him with the funds to get a new pair of shoes - which we hope will offer him much needed relief!

Friday 10 June 2016

CANCER CROSSING ON CJOB TALK RADIO!

So pleased to have been interviewed by Greg Mackling on CJOB talk radio today!

We talked about the high cost of Parking around Winnipeg hospitals and what Cancer Crossing has available to cancer patients to help. 

If you would like to listen to the interview (it will be available for 10 days only) follow these directions:
Go to CJOB.com
Click on the Menu
Click on Audio On Demand
Select June 10
Select 1pm
Move the horizontal bar to the right to 1:33pm
Make sure your speakers are on!

www.cjob.com 

Thursday 9 June 2016

WAITING ON COOL STUFF TO ARRIVE IN THE MAIL!

Hi everyone! We are waiting for a couple of cool things to arrive in the mail - we will post pictures when they come!
In the meantime, just a reminder that buying a copy of Cancer Crossing helps further build our cancer patient financial assistance fund! Softcover books are available at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg, at The Unexpected Gift in Winnipeg and on Amazon worldwide in e-book form.
You can click on the donate button on this page and donate via PayPal. We also accept cheques to Cancer Crossing Inc., 1-1660 Kenaston Blvd., P.O. Box 70029 Kenaston PO, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6
Let's continue to build our fund so we can help as many cancer patients as possible! Thank you all so much for your ongoing support!

Thursday 19 May 2016

CANCER CROSSING HELPS SECOND CANCER PATIENT!

Cancer Crossing is pleased to report we have provided some financial assistance our second cancer patient!
We were contacted by a woman whose father was in Winnipeg for colon cancer treatment. His wife traveled to Winnipeg with him from their home in northern Manitoba. He was here for an extended period for chemo and radiation. The daughter is deeply concerned for her parents and is doing everything she can to help them. We are happy we have been able to help this family.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, bought our book and come out to our events. It's because of YOU we are able to help cancer patients and their families! Please let others know about our program so they can either benefit from our financial aid or help continue to build up our cancer patient financial assistance fund!

Wednesday 11 May 2016

BENEFIT CONCERT BIG SUCCESS!

The benefit concert for Cancer Crossing was a huge success!!

Thank you to the following performers who donated their extraordinary talent for our cause: Gwen Hoebig, Karl Stobbe, Dan Scholz, Yuri Hooker, Andrea Bell, David Moroz, Katherine Stobbe, Peter Bell-Scholz, Luke Bell-Scholz, Alexander Moroz, Juliana Moroz and Matthew Stobbe!

Thank you also to our wonderful Emcee Andrea Ratuski!

A big yummy thanks to Chef Ted Dyck who lovingly made and donated his incredible cream puffs to our event!

See our photo album of the event!


William Baerg

Emcee Andrea Ratuski

Mozart Duo

Quantum Quartet playing Beethoven



Clearwater Quartet

Dr. Tse Li Luk

Beethoven String Trio
Dvorak Piano Trio

Jennifer Zyla


Bach Finale
L-R: Wendy Stephenson, Brenda Hudson, Jennifer Zyla, Diane Cousins

L-R: Chris Ford, Brenda Hudson, Jennifer Zyla, Diane Cousins

Delicious cream puffs donated by Chef Ted Dyck!

Wednesday 27 April 2016

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CANCER CROSSING TOMORROW NIGHT!

TOMORROW NIGHT! Thursday, April 28th, 7:30pm. Musicians from the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and their families put on a benefit concert for Cancer Crossing! It will be a beautiful Spring evening, join us for an event of strings and piano with an extra special food treat afterwards! Tickets only $20 and 100% of the proceeds go to cancer patients who need some financial assistance during a difficult time!
Thank you to our event Sponsors:
Dr. Hermann Lee, Orthodontist; Midland Foods and Nu West Decorating!


Monday 25 April 2016

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CANCER CROSSING THIS WEEK!!

Remember, this Thursday, April 28th is the benefit concert for Cancer Crossing!! VERY SPECIAL FOOD TREAT included!
Thank you to our wonderful Sponsors:
Dr. Hermann Lee, Orthodontist; Midland Foods and Nu West Decorating!

Thursday 14 April 2016

IT'S A SPECIAL DAY AT CANCER CROSSING!!

Today Cancer Crossing issued its first cheque to a cancer patient needing financial help. The funds were sent to a gentleman dealing with prostate cancer in Winnipeg. He reached out to us after hearing about our program and we are delighted we could help!
This is why we exist - to provide some financial assistance to cancer patients during a most difficult time.
 
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has supported project Cancer Crossing!
Please remember we have a Sponsor who covers our operating expenses, so 100% of any donation you provide goes directly to our cancer patient financial assistance fund - likewise if you buy tickets to our upcoming benefit concert on April 28th - see post below for info!!

Monday 11 April 2016

CONCERT FOR CANCER CROSSING!

100% of ticket sale revenue goes to cancer patients, to give them a leg up during a difficult time!  Join us Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Winnipeg!

Tuesday 29 March 2016

A CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF CANCER CROSSING!

A concert to benefit Cancer Crossing!  Your support would be much appreciated!  Please share and contact us for tickets!


Friday 18 March 2016

SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 28, 2016!

SAVE THE DATE!! The evening of Thursday, April 28, 2016, Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg - more details coming soon!

Tuesday 8 March 2016

HELLO!

Hi everyone! We have been working hard behind the scenes and will have some news coming very soon! In the meantime, please share this site so we can increase awareness of the Cancer Crossing project.
Remember our softcover books are available at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg (in store and in their online store), at The Unexpected Gift at 1116 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg and in e-book form at Amazon online stores worldwide!
Your purchase will allow us to put some cash in a cancer patients hand, to help them out during a most difficult time. Help us help those who need a leg up!

Thursday 18 February 2016

CANCER CROSSING SOFTCOVER AVAILABLE AT THE WELLNESS EXPO FEB 19-21 IN WINNIPEG!!

For those of you who will be in Winnipeg this weekend, be sure to head down to the Wellness Expo at the RBC Convention Centre which will run Fri Feb 19-Sun Feb 21st. Check out Booth #29, The Unexpected Gift, where you will be able to buy the softcover of Cancer Crossing! 
The Unexpected Gift will have many wonderful products from their store at the show so be sure to stop by and say Hello!

Wednesday 10 February 2016

CANCER CROSSING SOFTCOVER NOW AVAILABLE AT 'THE UNEXPECTED GIFT'!

We are pleased to announce that the softcover version of 'Cancer Crossing' is now also available at The Unexpected Gift at 1116 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg! Their tag is 'Supporting You Through Cancer. Products and Services conveniently located for all your cancer needs'
 

The owner is a lovely woman named Tara Torchia-Wells who has thoughtfully curated all the items in her shop to be safe for use by cancer patients. She has services available by providers experienced in working with cancer patients.
 

If you are on Facebook, be sure to 'Like' The Unexpected Gift Facebook page!
 
This shop is wonderful and would also be great for anyone looking for natural products and wants to feel comfortable that someone has reviewed the ingredients to make sure they really are natural products.


Check out The Unexpected Gift Here

Tuesday 2 February 2016

OUR FOUNDER DR. LUK, HAS RECEIVED YET ANOTHER AWARD!!




On Jan 31, 2016, our founder, Dr. Tse Li Luk, received a City of Winnipeg Community Service Award from Mayor Brian Bowman! 

Citation - Dr. Tse Li Luk, O.M.
Dr. Tse Li Luk is a family physician based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He considers himself blessed with two professional passions, namely medicine and photography. He has donated his award-winning photographic prints to help raise funds for many local, national and international charities. He is also an avid volunteer and has donated his time and talent to various local charitable events around Winnipeg. In 2013, Dr. Luk founded Cancer Crossing which is an entirely volunteer run organization that raises funds for cancer patients. Cancer Crossing published a patient companion book and fundraiser for cancer patient services across Canada. The Cancer Crossing book is a compilation of stories of cancer patients and caregivers accompanied by touching black and white photographs.

Congratulations Dr. Luk!!

Wednesday 6 January 2016

HAPPY 2016!

Happy 2016 everyone! Cancer Crossing was blessed in 2015 with so much positive activity!

Our e-book was released on Amazon at the end of April. If you are into e-books, be sure to support us with a purchase. It is available on most Amazons worldwide!

In July, McNally Robinson in Winnipeg started to carry the softcover version of our book and in September we had our book launch there where it was standing room only!
It's a new year and Cancer Crossing is a motivating read. Hard to believe that those that have stared cancer in the eye say they are now better people and are living their day to day lives with that in mind. Pick up a copy in store or from McNally online - you will be glad you did!

Remember that all net funds we receive from book sales, and all funds we receive from donations go directly to our cancer patient financial assistance fund. Thank you to everyone who donated in 2015 and in December we received a very large donation to further the building of our fund!

Stay tuned for more announcements in 2016!

In the meantime, please continue to share our posts and tell people about our project, donate to our fund and buy our book.

Once again, Happy 2016 everyone from all the volunteers who run Cancer Crossing! Remember to be kind, you never know what challenges the person beside you is facing. We hope in turn, you are met with kindness each and every day!


Buy Cancer Crossing here!