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As Canada’s most diverse and fast-growing producer of medical and industrial isotopes, Laurentis has a deep-rooted commitment to improving health care around the world. That commitment is strengthened when we can support local hospitals and patients in need. Through our Powering the Future Fund, Laurentis donated $10,000 to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre at Lakeridge Health Oshawa to help purchase much-needed medical equipment to improve cancer patients' care. The donation will go towards the purchase of a breast board and neck rest for Lakeridge Health’s Oshawa Hospital. Positioning devices like these are used in radiation therapy to improve accuracy in delivering radiation to the tumor site, enhance patient comfort, and reduce the risk of complications. We're grateful for the incredible care provided and innovations being made at Lakeridge Health and are proud to support patients in one of our local communities. Laurentis's Powering the Future Fund is founded on four pillars - health care, reconciliation, education, and community - and aims to increase our company’s impact on the communities in which we operate through charitable donations, to support leading a cleaner and healthier future for the next generation. #PoweringTheFuture #HealthcareInnovation #LakeridgeHealth

Amazing and lifesaving cardiac surgery on little babies in Ukraine

Donate Blood Regularly!   In a world of innovative technology, some marvels remain elusive. Despite incredible advancements, one crucial element continues to rely on human generosity: blood. As we celebrate innovation in every aspect of life, let us remember the timeless significance of blood donation. It is a simple act that holds immeasurable power to save lives. Your donation is not just a drop in the bucket; it is a beacon of hope for those battling illness, injury, or undergoing surgery. It is the lifeline for patients in need, providing them with vital nutrients, oxygen, and immune factors. Join me in making a tangible difference. If you are physically able, I challenge you to give twice a year. Become the unknown Superhero in someone's story.   Let us ensure that as technology evolves, humanity's compassion remains steadfast. Schedule your donation now: https://lnkd.in/gX6pD6fu #DonateBlood #SaveLives #RedCross #HumanityFirst   

🩸Blood Drive Extended🩸... Due to high demand, SMART Local 66 is extending our blood drive until we run out of T-shirts! The need for blood donations remains critical, and your contribution makes a life-saving difference. Wondering what happens after you donate? Here’s the journey of your blood: ✅ Quick Lab Processing: Once donated, your blood heads to the lab within hours for rigorous testing and separation into life-saving components—red cells, plasma, and platelets. ✅ Ready in 24 Hours: After processing, your blood is ready to help local hospitals within just 24 hours. ✅ Life-saving impact: From trauma care and surgeries to cancer treatments and transplants, your donation becomes a beacon of hope for patients in need. Be a hero in our community. Join us, give blood, and make a lasting impact! Schedule Donation HERE: https://lnkd.in/gAKPxNHT #donateblood #blooddrive #strongertogether #smartarmy #unionstrong #smartunion #smartnwrc #smartlocal66 #smw66

As we approach NF2 Awareness Day on May 22, it’s heartwarming to see the efforts to raise awareness and support research for this condition. Real people affected by NF2 are sharing their journeys, shedding light on the challenges they face, and inspiring hope for better understanding and treatments. These personal stories serve as powerful reminders of resilience, courage, and the importance of community. By sharing their experiences, these individuals contribute to a collective effort to improve the lives of NF2 patients and their families. Today we meet Hermienke she explains to us how her childhood seemed very abnormal with a diagnosis so young, but she is a great fighter to our cause, raising awareness matters dearly to her and she is a fabulous advocate. “ I had my first MRI when I was 12. At 13 my first vestibular schwannoma was radiated, and at 18 the other, along with radiation to a tumour on my brainstem and two surgeries to remove a tumour from my lumbar spine. I have a radiated tumour on my trigeminal nerve and last year I had four surgeries relating to vocal cord paralysis. I spent two weeks barely breathing through a hole in my neck and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. NF2, is a lifelong genetic condition, that weaves itself into the fabric of existence, unyielding and unrelenting. There is no middle or ending to any of our stories. Surgery, radiosurgery, and chemotherapy—are the only options we have. Yet, they come at a cost. Their impact reverberates through the delicate pathways of nerves, often leaving behind scars of lost function. NF2 is for life, an unwavering companion. There is no cure, no magic wand to erase its presence. Instead, there is resilience, determination, and a shared journey among those who navigate its complexities Please consider donating to research, sharing your story & raising awareness. You can donate here to our research https://lnkd.in/euWUGuTS #endNF2 #NF2awareness #NF2Schwannomatosis #schwannomatosis #NF2support #nf2 #nf2family #nf2warrior #LetstalkNF2 #nf2charity #nf2cure

This #EyeDonationMonth, learn the facts! A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased, damaged or infected cornea with a healthy, donated cornea. Corneal transplantation is the most frequently performed transplant procedure. Learn more about eye donation: https://lnkd.in/g7N9ZdEB 👁️ #YouChangeLives

April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. To learn more: cancer.org.

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The Race for Every Child is tomorrow! We are walking in support of the Brain Tumor Trouncers team. Here's a message from BTT team lead Dr. Brian Rood: "Every dollar we raise goes directly to furthering childhood brain tumor research here at Children’s National. The money is not designated for a general fund where its impact would diffuse throughout the work of the hospital. This year, the funds we raise will support a clinical trial using a first-in-man approach developed here at Children's National. Briefly, we use a custom pipeline we developed to identify protein targets for the immune system that are unique to each individual child's tumor. We then train and expand the child's own immune cells to recognize those targets and infuse them back to kill the tumor cells. Providing unique therapeutic options where few exist requires a great deal of infrastructure that is not supported by traditional operations. We need your help to provide these innovative therapies." These are the folks who gave us 16 years with Joe that we didn't think we'd have. Donations will be accepted through 10/31.

Each year I honor Debbie's memory with our "Smile & Enjoy" Scholarship program! We award over $20,000 in scholarships to students who are supporting the fight against Ovarian Cancer and pursuing a healthcare career. Our scholarship fund auction has kicked off today! Please consider a bid, donation, purchase of a Grandma Walter "TealPower" knit hat, or more. https://lnkd.in/grx_QGYf Please also make sure you pass the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer on to the loved ones in your life! - Andy Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: For years, women have known that ovarian cancer was not the silent killer it was said to be. Over the past decade, science has confirmed what women have long known ovarian cancer has symptoms. The symptoms are: -Bloating -Eating less and feeling full quickly -Abdominal and/or pelvic pain -Trouble with bladder (urgency and frequency) See your doctor, preferably a gynecologist, if you have these symptoms more than 12 times during the course of one month and the symptoms are new or unusual for you.