Your Guide to Wellspring’s Free Cancer Support Programs & Services

October 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)
on ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is life changing. Over 675 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer every day, and 80% have significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges that go well beyond the important medical treatments they receive in hospital.  That’s where Wellspring fits in. Wellspring is a Canada-wide network of community-based charities, offering programs and services at no charge and without referral, to anyone, with any type of cancer, at any stage in their journey. Delivering over 50 diverse and evidence-informed programs and services, this session will offer an overview and breakdown of what supports are available, how to access these programs, and how you can gain the skills & tools to help cope with a cancer diagnosis. We will also provide an overview of our Cancer Exercise programs, how these programs work, and which programs you may be eligible for depending on where you are in your cancer journey.

SPEAKERS:

Vinetha Yogeeswaran is the Manager of Online and Community Programs at Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation. She has an Honours Degree in Public Health from the University of Waterloo, and has been with Wellspring for over 5 years. In her role, she supports community-based programming and partnerships, outreach initiatives, expansion of Wellspring’s national online programs, and more.

Gerilyn Danischewsky is the Manager of Physical and Functional Programs at Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation. Gerilyn has a Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiologist from York University and is a Certified Athletic Therapist. For over 20 years she has been working with people living with chronic disease and cancer, helping them to improve their health and wellbeing. She is a believer and advocate that “Exercise is Medicine” and has been using tailored exercise programs to help people achieve their fitness and wellness goal.