The John D'amico Fund

Georgian Bay Hustle for a Cure - July 5th, 2008

The John D'Amico Fund and Hustle for a Cure are a foundation and cause that raises support and awareness for Cancer research, specifically Blood Cancers.

Today in the world of sport, blood cancers have touched many lives, directly or indirectly.  In professional hockey alone,  Saku Koivu and Jason Blake are living proof of what great strides have been achieved over the years in battling these cancers. Other players who have been affected are Mario Lemieux, John Cullen and Milos Holan.  All of these athletes were fortunate enough to fight and win their battle with cancer.  From these individuals we can gain strength and inspiration and look to a future without blood cancers. Of these great players in the NHL, one of their colleagues was not as fortunate.  His name is Yanick Dupre. Yanick fell victim to a form of leukemia and after only 16 short months, he succumbed to this illness.  Yanick was only 24 years of age at the time.

Blood Cancers, like all others, show no prejudice to age or race.  Creating awareness toward those who have been victimized by this disease and those who have survived blood cancers may help increase the number of people who want to take strides to create change. Let these athletes that have achieved great success with their battle against blood cancer give us a great abundance of hope. We all need heroes; we all need a star to look upon.  Let the success stories from others fill our hearts with the strength needed to battle and defeat these cancers.

We encourage all to share their stories with us.  There is someone right now looking for hope, for love, for support during his or her journey with one of these diseases. If we can all lend a helping hand we are contributing to creating success.  Let us come together and create a support system we all can gain from.

We can always help others, no matter how small or large of a contribution we may give.  Please remember; sharing words of joy are free and that gift can be the greatest joy one can ever receive.

Read more about the D'Amico Fund and Hustle for a Cure here.

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