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WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION A Lifeline to Cancer Support 1.877.499.9904 • www.wellspring.ca “There is increasing scientific evidence that certain “All of you offer more than support, you offer types of group supportive therapy not only enhance friendship. For this, I am forever thankful. I felt the ability of cancer patients to cope with their comfortable in the Coach House, just like home. disease but also prolong their lives.” Everyone made me feel welcome and important. Dr. Jack Laidlaw I looked up ‘wellspring’ in Webster’s dictionary and Cancer Care Ontario it states ‘a fountain.’ That is truly what you do. You renew the spirit.” “In Wellspring, we have a unique model for asking RJR, Patient/ Wellspring Member people who are affected by cancer what they think, and whether we’ve been useful, and we have a model “Discovering Wellspring was a gift that changed my for translating that into ways that we may actually life on every level: emotionally, mentally, physically change the distribution of health care and make real, and spiritually. It was the balm I needed for my body, positive difference in how we support individuals my mind and my soul.” within the cancer community.” Joanne, Wellspring Member Dr. Simon Sutcliffe Former Chief Executive Officer - BC Cancer Agency “The exceptional instructors and programs at Founding Director, Wellspring Wellspring like Cancer Exercise, Gentle Yoga and Reiki helped me get through my chemotherapy. “The medical community must meet the emotional Coming to Wellspring filled the piece that was needs of cancer patients, and realize that the state of missing for me during and after my treatment. It mind can have a great effect on the disease.” provided a sense of community and allowed me to Dr. Alastair Cunningham share my stories and make new friends.” Psychologist, Founder of The Healing Journey Program Caroline, Wellspring Member “Cancer is an individual experience, so the best “I think it is wonderful that you have created a place coping mechanism for one person is not necessarily where people who have cancer can feel safe and appropriate for the rest. But there is evidence that receive much-needed emotional support.” people who participate in group support sessions VK, Wellspring Volunteer have a chance of living longer and improving the quality of their life.” Dr. Mary Vachon Psychotherapist and Clinical Consultant, Wellspring WELLSPRING WELLSPRING WELLSPRING WELLSPRING DOWNTOWN TORONTO WESTERKIRK HOUSE BIRMINGHAM GILGAN HOUSE CHINGUACOUSY 4 Charles Street East, 4th Floor 105 Wellness Way 2545 Sixth Line 5 Inspiration Way Toronto, ON M4Y 1T1 Toronto, ON M4N 3M5 Oakville, ON L6H 7V9 Brampton, ON L6R 0L7 416.961.1928 416.480.4440 905.257.1988 905.792.6480 www.wellspring.ca Charitable Registration # 89272 8940 RR0001