Prostate Cancer Canada

Halifax/ Atlantic Region

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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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October 2011

CBC New Brunswick Radio - October 26, 2011

Wayne and Barb Harrigan speak about the launch of the new PCCN Greater Moncton support group. Click here to listen

Atlantic Region hosts 2011 Prostate Cancer Canada Network Leaders' Conference

Olivia Chow - Keynote speaker at Lunch 'N Learn

Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) is dedicated to the elimination of prostate cancer through research, education, support services, advocacy and awareness. Through its network of support groups across Canada, the organization helps men and their families improve theirunderstanding of the disease by providing up to date information in order to assist them in making informed decisions, and provide peer to peer support. PCC promotes the importance of early detection through public education, awareness and special event campaigns.

The 2011 PCCN Conference in Halifax has been three days of inspiration, information sharing, awareness building, education, and mutual support. Conference delegates took part in discussions about various topics such as survivor-group leadership, capacity building and the latest medical advances and treatment.

With over 130 delegates and spouses from support groups across Canada, this conference is central to building a sense of community and mobilization around critical issues affecting prostate cancer survivors and their families. The conference is also an opportunity to display PCC's unity of purpose that is required to raise public awareness.

Conference sessions and workshops covered a wide variety of topics including advocacy, volunteer development, medical updates, ‘humour-best medicine’, health and nutrition, ‘Train the Trainer – Program Launch and Training’.

Prostate Cancer Canadas' CEO Steve Jones and Executive Vice-President Helene Vassos speak at the Halifax Conference

PCCN Leaders enjoy a Lunch 'N Learn in Halifax

TIEd Together, a compelling black and white photo exhibition chronicling Canadians’ experiences with prostate cancer launches at the PCCN Conference, for more details please visit the TIEd Together website.

Peter Mallette becomes involved in the laughter yoga workshop