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The Never Alone Foundation will be holding its 4th annual
Luncheon Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Canad Inns Polo Park (1405 St. Matthews
Avenue). Two-time Canadian curling champion, former world curling champion
and cancer survivor Kerry Burtnyk will be Buy phentermine with no prescription, speaking at the luncheon.

Burtnyk, who survived a battle with a rare form of scalp cancer, will be on
hand to tell his courageous story of two separate bouts, the last being
nearly seven and a half years ago.

"It is an honour to be the guest speaker at this year's Never Alone
Luncheon. It's a great opportunity to continue the Buy phentermine with no prescription, fight against cancer,"
said Burtnyk.

"Organizations like the Never Alone Foundation are crucial in the continuing
battle against cancer. It's very important for people fighting this disease
to understand that they aren't the only ones."

A Manitoba resident, Burtnyk won the 1981 Brier as the youngest Buy phentermine with no prescription - skip in
history. He won his second in 1995, following that up with a world
championship the same year. Most recently, Burtnyk represented Manitoba at
the Tim Horton's Brier last blog buy online phentermine in Winnipeg. His passion to overcome the
cancer and compete in curling on a national stage once again is truly
inspiring.

"In 2008 I was able to reach the national stage and play in the Tim Horton's
Brier 10 years after being Blog buy online phentermine - diagnosed with a rare form of cancer (Dermato
Fibrosarcoma Protuberans). This proves Blog buy online phentermine - that anyone diagnosed with cancer
should never give up," said Burtnyk.

Lyle Bauer, the founder of the Never Alone Foundation, is excited to have
Kerry speak at this year's luncheon.  "Kerry brings a perspective which I am
sure everyone will enjoy," said Bauer.

The luncheon will also feature the presentation of the 2009 Difference Maker
Awards, buy free phentermine shipping recognize contributions to the fight against cancer in four
categories.  The 2009 recipients are Manitoba Blue Cross in the Corporate
Category, Phoenix School in blog buy online phentermine Community Category, Catherine Alleyn-Dornn,
Mitch Grant, Margot Plews, Buy phentermine with no prescription - Chris Wood of Prairie Oyster Adventure Racing
Team in the Individual Category, Doreen Osland in the Volunteer Category.
Also, the Todd Davison Memorial Scholarship will be presented to a high
school student who has overcome personal challenges and demonstrates a
hard-working, diligent approach to athletics and displays strong leadership
and is respected by blog buy online phentermine or her peers.

The Never blog buy online phentermine Foundation was launched in February of 2005 during the CFL
Coach of the Year Award blog buy online phentermine in Winnipeg. 

The foundation spearheads several fund-raising initiatives including the
Never Alone Luncheon and the Never Alone Social.

Tickets for the Never Alone Luncheon on April 8, 2009 are $85 buy free phentermine shipping while
corporate tables are available for $850. Tickets can be ordered by calling
(204) 784-2583, ext. 588 or by e-mailing a request to  cfossay@bluebombers.com.



http://www.bluebombers.com/images/stories/neveralone_2008_1.JPG2008 - More than 600 people gathered together Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer as part of the third annual NEVER ALONE LUNCHEON.

This year’s luncheon raised approximately $30,000 for the Never Alone Foundation. CancerCare Blog buy online phentermine - Manitoba is the main beneficiary of the foundation, which was conceived of by Winnipeg Blue Bombers president and CEO Lyle Bauer following his own diagnosis with throat cancer in late-2004.

Bauer kicked things off Tuesday buy free phentermine shipping thanking everyone in attendance for their support. A capacity Blog buy online phentermine : crowd stood in unison when Bauer asked everyone who had been directly or indirectly affected by cancer to stand up.

“This is a great day in the fight buy free phentermine shipping cancer and I do mean fight,” Bauer told the crowd.

Manitoba Premier Gary Doer thanked everyone in attendance for their efforts and applauded the work of the foundation.

“The Never Alone Foundation has given a voice and dignity to so many families in dealing with the challenges of buy free phentermine shipping he said.

Gene Dunn, a member of the foundation’s board of directors, said 2007 was one of the busiest and most successful years in the brief history of the Never Alone Foundation. He said events such as the Never Alone Foundation Social, the Shoot for the Cure charity basketball game and new sponsorship packages were all tremendously successful.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was headline speaker Anthony Calvillo. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback and former Grey Cup MVP told the audience about his own family’s experience with cancer. His wife, Alexia Kontolemos, was diagnosed with blog buy online phentermine cancerous tumour between her lungs late last year. She has made remarkable progress in her battle with the disease since that time.

“I hope I get the buy free phentermine shipping applause when I come back in July,” he said following a long round of applause by those in attendance.

http://www.bluebombers.com/images/stories/neveralone_2008_3.JPGCalvillo said he was ‘devastated’ when we found out about Alexia’s diagnosis last October, a week after the birth of their second daughter.

“I got on the phone right away and told my coaches and the Blog buy online phentermine - team that I was done for the year. There were so many questions at that point I felt I needed to be at home. I was fortunate that the team and my teammates understood. There was no way mentally I Blog buy online phentermine - could have handled being on the field.”

Calvillo said he was overwhelmed by the Blog buy online phentermine : support he and his wife received following her diagnosis. More than 2,000 fans from across the country wrote e-mails to pass along their support. He also thanked Bauer for his support during his family’s crisis.

The luncheon was also an opportunity to present the foundation’s 2008 Difference Makers Awards. This year’s winners included:

University blog buy online phentermine Manitoba Mini University Program (Community)
  • Participants in the leadership program aged 14-16 years were given the task blog buy online phentermine selling Never Alone bracelets to raise money for CancerCare Manitoba.
  • Their efforts amounted to $1500.00


http://www.bluebombers.com/images/stories/neveralone_2008_2.JPGTower Engineering Group (Corporate)

  • Fish for the Cure Event was the design and vision of Lionel Robert, an employee of Tower Engineering. Lionel, a huge supporter of the Never Alone Foundation, passed away prior to the inaugural event.
  • Tower Engineering Group partners, staff and others stepped in to ensure that the event went on.
  • Held in Lac du Bonnet, participating corporate sponsors and a guest were given a pro staff and a Winnipeg Blue Bomber personality for the day.
  • The event raised more than $20,000.


Blog buy online phentermine, Todd Longley (Individual)

  • One of the events he was most involved in, City Cats Urban Fall Fishing Derby held at The Forks was designed to help promote fishing within the city as well as a positive and leisurely activity for all to enjoy.
  • Participants of the event were encouraged to provide donations to the Never Alone Foundation, which overall raised more than $10,000.


http://www.bluebombers.com/images/stories/neveralone_2008_4.JPGThe Todd Davison Memorial Scholarship was presented in Blog buy online phentermine : honour of the late Todd Davison. It recognizes a high school athlete who has risen above personal challenges while displaying leadership and team skills.

This year’s recipient was Mark Grondin, who was diagnosed at a young age with Asperger’s Syndrome, a disease that blog buy online phentermine serious physical and social challenges. Grondin, a Grade 12 student at St. Maurice School, is active in public speaking, debating and is captain of his track team.

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HISTORY - The blog buy online phentermine Alone program was officially launched by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Club in February of 2005 during the Blog buy online phentermine - CFL Coach of the Year Award luncheon in Winnipeg.

CancerCare Manitoba is the sole beneficiary of the Never Alone program, which was conceived of by Blue Bombers president and CEO Lyle Bauer.

Bauer was inspired to assist cancer victims and their families by his own experience with the disease. Bauer was diagnosed with throat cancer in late-2004.

Never Alone Foundation “When Blog buy online phentermine - I was first diagnosed with cancer I can tell you that in spite of family and friends, I had never felt so alone and unsure of what the future would bring,” recalled Bauer, who has since successfully fought the disease.

“What I learned during the next few months was that this could not have been further from the truth. From the onset I was inundated with support from past cancer Buy phentermine with no prescription - patients, medical service providers and of course friends and family. What my experience did was open my eyes to the fact, regardless of circumstances, people rise to the occasion to support you in your fight.”

The help blog buy online phentermine received during his own fight inspired him to lend his support, and that of the Winnipeg Football Club, to help others in their struggle with cancer.

The Never Alone name was a natural choice blog buy online phentermine the name of the program. Blue wristbands serve as a blog buy online phentermine reminder that no one is ever alone when it comes to fighting cancer. The wristbands sell for $5 each with all proceeds going to CancerCare Manitoba to assist the non-profit buy free phentermine shipping in its research and education efforts throughout the province of Manitoba.

To date, the Never Alone program has raised more than $100,000 Buy phentermine with no prescription - for the fight against cancer. That includes the sale of more than 10,000 Never Alone wristbands at various locations throughout Manitoba including Canada Safeway blog buy online phentermine Canad Inns hotels and Ticketmaster.

Another Never Alone initiative was the first-ever Never Alone Social, held Aug. 26 at Canad Inns Stadium. Thousands of Bomber faithful packed the stadium to watch the Blue Blog buy online phentermine : & Gold take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Ivor Wynne Stadium on the Jumbotron. The evening also including entertainment by several local bands and a fireworks display following the game.

The success of Blog buy online phentermine : the program led to the creation of the Never Alone Foundation. The foundation is spearheading several fund-raising initiatives for CancerCare Manitoba including the on-going sale of the Never Alone wristbands, a Never Alone Luncheon and the Never Alone Social to assist in cancer education and awareness, research and patient support services.

For more information on the Never Alone program contact the Bomber office at (204) 784-2583.

 


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