It’s almost time for Music Helps:- Ontario Rocks! The focus is on “Cancer Awareness” with proceeds being directed to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and other local not-for-profit organizations.
After our event chairman underwent two cancer surgeries within a 60 day period, it was decided that the annual event would be scaled down this year.
We therefore invite you to attend at
"The Street" Tap and Eatery"
547 Ontario Street
in St Catharines,Ontario
Saturday September 18th 2010
from 3Pm to Closing.
Although the focus of the event is to increase Breast Cancer awareness, in order to take full advantage of the potential of this event at every level, with the timing in close proximity to Ovarian and Prostrate Cancer Months, as well as the Terry Fox Run. It is hoped that an increased awareness is generated for all forms of cancer aspect and provide value added for the community, Music Helps and OntarioRocks.org have as usual, also arranged for COMMUNITYCARE FOOD bins to be on the premises for the collection of non-perishable items.
We respectfully encourage you, your friends and family, schoolmates or business associates to participate by attending, or donating directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation and bringing a non-perishable food item for Community Care.
In addition to the fantastic program of live music we have two special outdoor activities. 1: For two dollars a swing [4 for $5] Attendees will have the opportunity to beat a car, using a sledge hammer to support the organizations benefiting from the event.
Consider this an opportunity to Come out be Entertained and show your local Support or Donate on-line, Purchase Merchandise,
Your Hosts at this fundraiser will have * Pink Drinks; * Pink Icing on desserts * Pink cocktails Have a fun day Get your FRIENDS involved in these Music Helps& Ontario Rocks activities (we’ll upload the pictures on www.ontariorocks.org website) * Contact CBCRF or wear Pink Feather Boas, Pink Bras and/or lingerie (may be even over your clothes) * Office challenge i.e. every Friday in October have a Friday challenge or pink activity * A Decoration challenge to attendees to decorate their vehicles in pink An Exclusive ONTARIOROCKS.ORG® offer: * Until the end of October 2010 Buy any merchandise from the www.ontariorocks.org online-payitforward e-mall. The Mall has over 300 supporting retailers and we shall donate 45% of our earned commission to the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation * *All Funds raised ONLINE AT THE PAYITFORWARD EMALL in a SPECIFIC Community stay in the Community to help the CBCRF support COMMUNITY families with practical and financial support in THEIR own fight against breast cancer.* * 20% of the earned commission goes to the charity organization chosen by the purchaser from the list that appears on the ”charities” link * The balance of funds from online sale profits are directed to not-for-profit programs, charity specific fund raising events and organizations supported by ontariorocks.org. BREAST CANCER IN CANADA Breast cancer continues to be the most common cancer among Canadian women. Incidence Breast cancer incidence is the number of new cases diagnosed in a population over a specific time period. * In 2010, an estimated 23,200 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer, an increase of (500) from 2009. On average, 445 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every week.
* Estimated number of new cases of breast cancer in females by age: o 6,600 breast cancer cases diagnosed in women 70+ o 5, 800 breast cancer cases diagnosed in women 60-69 o 6,200 breast cancer cases diagnosed in women 50-59 o 3, 500 breast cancer cases diagnosed in women 40-49 o 950 breast cancer cases diagnosed in women under the age of 40 * In 2010, an estimated 180 men in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The incidence of breast cancer in men has remained unchanged since 2009. Men with breast cancer make up a little less than 1% of all cases. Mortality * In 2010, an estimated 5,300 women and 50 men will die from breast cancer in Canada. On average, 100 Canadian women will die of breast cancer every week. This has remained unchanged since 2009. Trends * One in nine (11%) Canadian women are expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime (this means by age 90). * Female breast cancer incidence rates appear to be fairly consistent across Canada. * There is more cause to be optimistic. Since 1999, the incidence of breast cancer in Canada has stabilized. Since 1986, the breast cancer death rate has fallen by more than 30% and is currently the lowest it has been since 1950. The significant improvement in survival rates for women with breast cancer since the mid-1980s is likely a result of improvements in screening and advances in treatment. * At present, the five-year relative survival rate for female breast cancer in Canada is 87% (84% for men) which means that women diagnosed with breast cancer have an 87% likelihood of living for 5 years after their diagnosis. Source: Canadian Cancer Society /National Cancer Institute of Canada. Canadian Cancer Statistics 2010, Toronto, Canada, 2010 * 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 Tel: (416) 815-1313 or toll-free 1 (866) 373-6313 Fax: (416) 815-1766 Web: www.cbcf.org/ontario
Something Special & 100% goes to CBCF Music Helps Canada:-Ontario Rocks! And the organizers of this event would encourage you and your friends to consider the gift of “flamingo flocks” and supporting 4 year old Ty Coppola’s awesome efforts to raise money for the Oct. 3rd walk. Simply make a $10 donation for a small flock of 12, $20 for a medium flock of 24, $30 for a large flock 36, or $40 for a super-sized flock of 48. Orders for flamingos may be submitted online at www.NeVaehDaySpa.com, e-mail at nevaehdayspa@hotmail.com or call 905-680-8056. We at www.ontariorocks.org understand that our economy is fragile and therefore, Although a $5 donation is suggested at the door in lieu of a cover charge, it our policy not to enforce this request, rather we see your presence at the event a sign of support to all parties involved in the event, the venue, the benefactors and especially the artists that not only cover all their expenses associated with attending the function but also give generously of their time and talents to make the event possible and entertain those in attendance. On behalf of Music Helps Canada, www.OntarioRocks.org , “U-Turn” Projects, www.indietalent.ca , IT, The Arts Forum and the benefactors
Thank you, for your generous ongoing support. Alex Georg
