Dear Registrant,
Prostate Cancer Canada and the Prostate Cancer Canada Network
Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) is a national charitable foundation dedicated to the elimination of prostate cancer through research, education, support, advocacy and awareness. In partnership with support groups across Canada, PCCN exists to help individuals and their families understand and cope with prostate cancer by providing up to date information and individual support; lobby for increased funding for research, treatment facilities and programs; and promote the importance of early detection through public education, awareness and special event campaigns.
The 2010 Conference funded by Movember, will be a three day conference with inspirational information sharing, education and mutual support. With an expected 200 or more delegates and delegate partners from support groups across Canada, this conference is central to building a sense of community and mobilization around critical issues for people affected by prostate cancer, and their families.
Sessions/Workshop and discussion topics include:
Audience This conference is directed towards Support Group Leaders/Survivors, their partners, PCCN Advisory Board members, PCC Board members, staff and volunteers.
Fees: A designated representative from each support group will receive free of charge:
Registration - 3 nights hotel accommodation PLUS one economy airfare (or mileage). Registration for a spouse or partner is also included. We ask that when you call the hotel to reserve your room, that you please make reference to the group booking for Prostate Cancer Canada/Prostate Cancer Canada Network.
All non designated representatives, their spouse or partner, are required to pay a registration fee of $100 ea. as well as cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Confirmation of registration/acknowledgement of your payments will be sent to each participant immediately upon registering for the conference.
Off Line Registration:
1. To reserve/book your room at the Fairmont Royal York, we ask that you call: 1800-663-7229 or 1800-441-1414. Please make reference to the group booking for Prostate Cancer Canada/Prostate Cancer Canada Network, and book your room prior to August 27th, 2010 in order to qualify for our group rate of $169.00/night (this applies to non-delegates only).
2. Complete the attached registration form, and along with any applicable payment, return to: PCCN Conference 2010 Prostate Cancer Canada Network 145 Front Street E. #306 Toronto, ON M5A lE3
On Line Registrations: If you wish to register on line, please visit our website at: www.prostatecancernetwork.ca
QUESTIONS? Conference Program/Registration/Travel/Hotel: Contact: Bob Shiell, Managing Director Prostate Cancer Canada Network Tel: 403-453-1910 Bob.shiell@prostatecancer.ca
Contact: Helene Vassos, Director Community Development Tel: 416-441-2131 ext. 264 or 1888-255-0333 Helene.vassos@prostatecancer.ca
Conference Host: Contact: Aaron Bacher, Chairman, Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Toronto Tel: 416-493-3845 aaronbacher@rogers.com