Take Up The Challenge
Those of you who have been with us for more than five years will remember our late editor, Diane Batten, my friend and mentor. For those who haven’t, here is a brief explanation.
At the end of 2001, Diane was diagnosed with a rare form of melanoma. After undergoing treatments, we thought all was well. However, in 2003, the cancer had spread. I was so frustrated but didn’t know what to do. One morning, as I was washing my hair, I decided that supporting the Canadian Cancer Society would be the best way to fight this disease. That was the beginning of the Explorer RV Club Cancer Fund. As a kick-off to the campaign, I shaved my long hair at the National Rally in Fergus and my daughter Ashley cut her hair to be made into a wig for a child who had lost her/his hair because of chemotherapy. Money started to pour in and it really made me proud that so many members would support our cause.
 To date, we have raised over $35,000 for cancer research! I would personally like to thank everyone who has donated to our cause over the years, including various chapters of the Club as well as individuals, and those who worked hard selling raffle tickets at many rallies and those who created articles to raffle. You have impacted the lives of many people.
So many great discoveries have been made in the past six years, and as a result, many people have beaten this disease. Strides have also been made in new anti-nausea drugs that help patients cope with the aftermath of chemotherapy sessions. Your donations do make a difference. Please give generously to the Explorer RV Club Cancer Fund. We must keep Diane’s dream of a cancer-free world alive.
You can donate online or by sending in the donation card in this magazine.
Diane’s youngest son, Sean, has taken up the challenge. He is now 17 and is growing his hair so that it too can be made into a wig for a cancer patient. Let’s support him! On another note, I would like to congratulate Sean who just received the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. You can bet he is already working on the Gold Award!
Pledge Form
I pledge $__________________ to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Please make cheque or money order payable to the Explorer RV Club Cancer Fund and return this form with your pledge.
Send all cheques or money orders to:
Explorer RV Club Cancer Fund
Box 800, Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0
Check box if tax receipt is required: Yes  No
(Please print full name and address if receipt is required.)
Name:________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
Receipt will be issued by the Canadian Cancer Society
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