Project HANDS
Physician Skincare Centre and Pender Medi Spa are proud supporters of Project HANDS – a Canadian, non-profit organization currently working among the indigenous Maya in rural regions of Guatemala. The goal of Project HANDS is to improve the quality of rural Mayan life by providing healthcare, education, and family support to those living in impoverished conditions.
Because the Maya have little access to medical care, Project HANDS sends medical teams to run outreach clinics, and surgical teams to perform elective surgery in such areas as gynecology, general, and reconstructive surgery.
In addition to medical projects, Project HANDS has also started an education sponsorship program to assist Mayan girls and women who wish to continue their education. They also provide support to families in need by providing housing materials and food as necessary.
We encourage you to learn more about Project HANDS and incredible work they do by visiting their website at www.projecthands.org.
Save Your Skin Foundation
Every year, thousands of Canadians are diagnosed with Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. The incidence of Melanoma is increasing faster than that of any other cancer. It is now the leading cancer in women between the ages of 24-29 years.
The Save Your Skin Foundation focuses on events dedicated to raising money for education and awareness, providing emotional and financial support to those dealing with this disease and research and treatment of skin cancer – especially melanoma.
The Foundation has a Canadian focus on the important research being done in this country.
Lean more and donate: www.saveyourskin.ca
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is a voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
LLSC is a voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLSC funds lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada and provides free information and support services.
Lean more and donate: www.llscanada.org
Daffodil Ball – Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
The Daffodil Ball is one of the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature fundraising events. This stunning black-tie dinner, dance and auction has become a leading date in Vancouver’s social diaries and always sells out fast.
As one of Vancouver’s most high-profile events, the Daffodil Ball attracts over 500 guests – affluent business and community leaders, primarily within the 35 to 60 age range.
Tickets and event info: daffodilballbc.com