When I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and was waiting for my treatment to start I felt lost. I tried to work, but was unable to focus. I was scared, confused and frustrated at the slow pace of medical care in Niagara. I needed someone to talk to that knew what I was going through. I had heard about Wellspring and had driven by it several times. One day I dropped in to get "more information". The volunteers were absolutely wonderful. They took me to a quiet room and explained what they do at Wellspring. I was impressed and felt like this was where I needed to be.
From the Wellspring website:
Wellspring Niagara first opened its doors in June 2001 with a mission to provide free social, emotional, psychological, informational and spiritual support to individuals living with cancer, their families and close supporters.
Wellspring Niagara fulfills the dream of Aldo Mantini, who lost his life to cancer at age 31. Aldo had inspired many in his community to work together to bring the type of supportive care offered by Wellspring to Niagara.
Today the Wellspring Niagara centre offers a wide range of programs to men, women and children living through the Niagara region.
As a not-for-profit, charitable organization, Wellspring Niagara is supported by the community it serves. Every dollar raised in Niagara, supports Wellspring Niagara.
Wellspring is a small operation but provides so much! I cannot praise them enough about the services they provide, the care they give to the people who walk in their doors and the peace of mind they offer to their cancer warriors, survivors and caregivers.
Hooray for Wellspring!
Canadian Cancer Society conducts many fundraising events for cancer research and support of families affected by cancer. I do not want to detract from them, but if I were thinking of contributing to a charity to help people with cancer...I would give to a community run support centre like this one. All of the money goes to support the centre. The Reiki, Yoga, Look Good Feel Better, Men's Room and other services all are conducted by volunteers.
Doctors are there to help you with the physical part of the disease. The emotional toll it takes on the patient, their caregivers, and their families and friends is something that the medical system does not address. As you know the "attitude" of the patient is a key component to the quality of life and sometimes the length of life they enjoy...let's help out with that aspect!
Wellspring Niagara3-3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit #3
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6
Tel: 905.684.7619 Fax: 905.684.1262
There are many ways in which you can support Wellspring, including:
Today the Wellspring Niagara centre offers a wide range of programs to men, women and children living through the Niagara region.
As a not-for-profit, charitable organization, Wellspring Niagara is supported by the community it serves. Every dollar raised in Niagara, supports Wellspring Niagara.
Wellspring is a small operation but provides so much! I cannot praise them enough about the services they provide, the care they give to the people who walk in their doors and the peace of mind they offer to their cancer warriors, survivors and caregivers.
Hooray for Wellspring!
Canadian Cancer Society conducts many fundraising events for cancer research and support of families affected by cancer. I do not want to detract from them, but if I were thinking of contributing to a charity to help people with cancer...I would give to a community run support centre like this one. All of the money goes to support the centre. The Reiki, Yoga, Look Good Feel Better, Men's Room and other services all are conducted by volunteers.
Doctors are there to help you with the physical part of the disease. The emotional toll it takes on the patient, their caregivers, and their families and friends is something that the medical system does not address. As you know the "attitude" of the patient is a key component to the quality of life and sometimes the length of life they enjoy...let's help out with that aspect!
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6
Tel: 905.684.7619 Fax: 905.684.1262
There are many ways in which you can support Wellspring, including:
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