West Island Cancer Wellness Centre / Centre de bien-être de l'Ouest-de-l'Île pour personnes atteintes de cancer

This year we continue to offer and improve our virtual live streamed and in-centre programming sessions. We continue on growing our collaboration with the rural and indigenous communities. Our focus has also been on collaborating with professionals across Canada through our 'Living Well Committee' in order to sensitize the need for Cancer Wellness. We also continue to place emphasis on the 7 pillars of wellness and on our communication and scheduling hub - OnCourage. This year we started an ambassador's group where selected volunteers represent the Centre in various fundraising events and venues in order to spread awareness of the Centre's mission. We also began a 'Supporter' initiative project where our focus has been on encouraging the 'Supporters' to prioritize their own well-being so that they are better equipped to help care for their loved ones. A workshop is scheduled monthly for all new and existing participants and the goal is to convince the 'Supporters' that their needs are equal to that of the person who has been diagnosed with cancer and to encourage them to participate in our services and programs.