Geri-Care: Supporting older patients ($2M)
Geri-CARE: Supporting older patients ($2M)
Cancer treatments can be extremely hard on the body, and especially for seniors. Geri-CARE offers individualized exercise, nutrition and supportive therapy programs. These are designed to help senior patients improve their cognitive and physical function, maintain independence and mobility, all while decreasing social isolation.
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$80M Raised So Far, Thanks to You
From offering patients whole-person care to equalizing access to clinical trials, and more, the life-changing projects supported by Together Against Cancer are already improving patient experiences and outcomes.
Alex’s Story: Philanthropy That Saves Lives
In October 2021, Alex Villalta’s cardiologist noticed that Alex had lost a lot of weight in a very short time, and he was concerned. Alex was referred to the Cedars Cancer Centre at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), where, just 18 days later, he received a devastating diagnosis.
Giving Patients Back What Cancer Took Away
Plastic surgeon Dr. Josh Vorstenbosch, Director of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)’s Surgical Lymphedema Program, wants to “give patients back what cancer took away,” he says.