One thing I must say that has disappointed me is the total lack of contact with the Canadian Cancer Society. It seems to me that for all the money that is donated there should be a proactive approach to cancer patient support right from the outset. I've heard nothing and from some of the other patients I've spoken to, they've had the same experience. Programs with time restraints for travel support have limited time to respond and how are cancer patients and their families who are overwhelmed by the news that someone they love has cancer be expected to think about researching what support programs are available to them?
I'm not concerned about myself, I'm ok. There are so many others though that could use $500 allotted for travel. A pamphlet sitting in a slot near the nursing station shouldn't cut it. How much is donated to them each year?
Wayne
Interesting Burp....I believe you may have just opened some eyes AND ears to what is not working and you have a front seat to this....don't stop, keep going with it !
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Wayne. Yet I know one person who has gotten travel money to go to Ontario when the checkup they needed was right here in NB. This person just wanted to travel without paying much out of pocket...and shortly after left the Island for an appointment for a mani and pedi...Seems to me the Cancer Society needs to serious revamping...
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