Rankin Cancer Run takes place May 29

Last year, the Rankin Cancer Run raised $445,000 for cancer care in Niagara.

They say it takes a village to raise a child. In Niagara, we have the same philosophy about improving cancer care – it takes all of us, working in partnership, to raise the necessary funds to improve cancer treatment in our region.

As the NHS It’s Our Time Campaign team continues to work diligently to raise funds to support the new Walker Family Cancer Centre, campaign team members are grateful to community partners such as the Rankin Cancer Run Committee.

The Rankin Cancer Run is coordinated and managed by local volunteers; every dollar raised by the Rankin Run is directed back to cancer care for the Niagara region – helping local cancer patients.

Rankin Cancer Run Director Mary Ann Edwards says: “We have a tremendous need here in our own region for funding for all areas of cancer treatment. Our Run philosophy is very simple. We raise funds and then give all these funds back to our region. The money raised will always remain in Niagara.”

Last year, the Rankin Cancer Run raised $445,000. Of this, $200,000 was donated to the St. Catharines General Oncology program, $40,000 to the Greater Niagara General Site for Palliative Care, and $25,000 to the Welland Site for colorectal cancer care equipment. Other beneficiaries of funds raised include Wellspring Niagara, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Hospice Niagara.

Have you been touched by cancer? Are you a supporter, friend, or relative of someone who is experiencing a cancer journey?

The fifth annual Rankin Cancer Run takes place on May 29. This one- or five-kilometre walk or run takes place along the scenic Welland Canal in the Port Weller area of St. Catharines.

Get involved, have a great day of fun at the event, and make an important difference right here in our own community by supporting our cancer care fundraising partners – the Rankin Cancer Run!  «