Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leadership Program Student Guide

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1 Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leadership Program Student Guide Sunday June 17, 2018

2 Princess Margaret Cancer Centre ONE OF THE TOP 5 CANCER RESEARCH CENTRES IN THE WORLD Our Vision Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime The four pillars of our unique approach to advancing cancer medicine

3 ABOUT Student Leadership Program Conference The leadership program provides a structured opportunity to educate students on healthcare and cancer care in Ontario, inspire them to create change, and invest in their community. As a student ambassador, you will receive: A free 1.5 hour tour and presentation allowing students to see and hear the impact your fundraising dollars are having at the cancer centre The chance to view the world class radiation centre, the labs of key researchers, the new research tower, a surgical suite and/or a clinical area of interest An opportunity to hear from world renowned doctors, researchers and radiation oncologists, whose work has been directly impacted by fundraising dollars Take an active leadership role and meet like minded students Journey To Conquer Cancer The Journey To Conquer Cancer is a community walk that benefits the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Participants can choose to walk or run 1k, 3k, or 5k, supporting any area of cancer research, clinic, lab, fund or patient care program at The Princess Margaret. As a student ambassador, you will: Raise awareness about The Journey To Conquer Cancer and The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Encourage friends, family, and fellow students to participate in the event Create your own fundraising initiatives that will support your team Receive the necessary tools and skills to empower others in their community Lunch provided at Leadership Conference Student Leadership Conference Date: May 15 th, 2018 Time: 10:00am 2:00pm Location: 610 University Avenue. Journey To Conquer Cancer Date: Sunday June 17 th, 2018 Time: 9:00am Start Location: 60 Murray Street

4 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM COMPONENTS LEARN ATTEND CREATE PARTICIPATE about the Princess Margaret Cancer Center and how the Journey To Conquer Cancer makes a difference the first Princess Margaret Leadership Conference, take a tour of the Cancer Centre, meet doctors, patients and like minded students, free for student ambassadors your own fundraising events within the community, that will support your chosen area of cancer research #JoinTheJourney walk with your school team! Invite your family and friends on June 17th to use the promo code LEARN to receive $10 off registration! RECOGNIZE Receive an official certificate as a student ambassador of The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leadership Program

5 LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH THE PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EMPATHY As a part of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leadership Program, you will learn valuable skills that creates and fosters confidence, that you can use everyday! You will have the opportunity to meet like minded children, empowering their peers to get involved and help conquer cancer in our lifetime! Through leadership activities, speakers and more we want to inspire you to achieve greatness! The Journey To Conquer Cancer is the largest community walk supporting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This is only made possible by finding leaders that want to get involved, creating change by empowering their community! We will provide all the tools you need to make a difference within their community. The Leadership Conference will include a behind the scenes tour of the cancer centre, showing kids new technology that helps detect and treat cancer. The chance to view the world class radiation centre, the labs of key researchers, the new research tower, a surgical suite and/or a clinical area of interest. Learn about cancer prevention, through living a healthy lifestyle Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of others. As a student ambassador, you will be able to meet patients and survivors of all different ages, hear how cancer has affected their families and how Princess Margaret has given them hope. When we find out that someone has cancer, you want to help them and often there isn t much you can do, you re a bystander. When you do the Journey To Conquer Cancer, you are doing something about cancer and that makes a difference. Michelle Saunders, mother, participant, survivor

6 JOURNEY TO CONQUER CANCER A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE 1K, 3K, 5K RUN OR WALK KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE NO FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS DOGS ARE WELCOME KIDS ZONE AND ROUTE ENTERTAINMENT BREAKFAST AND T-SHIRT PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION Incentive Prizing $15 $50 $150+ Buff Lunch Bag Air Lounger

7 HOW TO GET INVOLVED Join The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Leadership Program, as a Student Ambassador! Be a leader in your community to create change and help conquer cancer! As a student ambassador, you will have an unparalleled experiential learning opportunity! Encourage your family, friends and community to join your school s team! #Everydropcounts Lemonade Stand Help cure cancer one cup at a time! Request a free lemonade stand and run the coolest fundraiser to support cancer research and patient care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The lemonade stand kit will include cups, signs, balloons and more to entice your community to buy a cold cup for a cure! #Everydropcounts is a pay what you can fundraising initiative that will teach your child the value of money, community and customer service. Contact us to order this easy peasy lemon squeezy fundraiser today! Register Support any area of cancer research, clinic, lab, fund or patient care programs. Volunteer Be part of a dedicated team, that create a seamless event for thousands to enjoy! Donate If you or a family member is unable to attend, you can donate to a team, individual or the event. LETS GET IN TOUCH Kate O Friel Special Events E: kate.ofriel@thepmcf.ca T: ex W:

8 PARTICIPANTS = JOURNEY 2017 $1.6 Million raised for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 3,525 participants Supported by more than 13,000 donors Over $6.7 Million raised in the first five years of the event In 2017, 78 different cancer research areas, labs and support groups were supported at The Princess Margaret 200+ dogs came to the event with their families in 2017 We are grateful for the funds that allow us to make discoveries, lead clinical trials, and share the results with the cancer community around the world. Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz, Medical Director, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

9 $150+ Air Lounger Colour Your Fundraising Journey $25 $100 $50 Lunch Bag $15 Buff $10 Colour in the shoe, to track your fundraising process! $0