Canadian Cancer Society

Niagara Unit
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Record #: NIA0373 Last Modified: 21 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 25 May 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedDunnville ; Niagara Region
DescriptionAssists people with cancer by providing peer support and transportation when needed by a volunteer driver. 
CLINIC SERVICES provides volunteers who offer comfort and support to patients and their families in cancer clinics.  
GROUP SUPPORT - PROSTATE offers group discussions for men with prostate cancer. 
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT offers a variety of options for individual peer support including in home or hospital visits (if volunteer available) or telephone support. 
FUNDRAISING includes Residential Campaign (April), Daffodil Pin sales (April),Relay For Life (June) Hope and the City (September), Stair Climb for Cancer (November)
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish
FeesNone
EventsUpcoming Canadian Cancer Society Events: Relay for Life; Grapes of Wrath extreme running race; Daffodil sales during Daffodil month. Hope and the City, Contact office for details.
Contact Information
Address & Map
45 Hannover Dr, Unit 4
St Catharines, ON L2W 1A3
 
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Located In CommunitySt Catharines
IntersectionMartindale Rd and QEW
Office Phone905-684-6455
Toll Free Phone1-877-220-3099 * Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333 * Cancer Connection 1-800-939-3333 * Smoker's Help Line 1-877-513-5333 * Transportation 905-684-6455 ext 3181
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Fax905-684-8241
E-Mailniagara@ontario.cancer.ca
Websitewww.cancer.ca
Primary ContactAngela Daley, Unit Manager; Email: adaley@ontario.cancer.ca
Alternate ContactKim Spiessmann, Community Engagement Coordinator; Phone: 905-684-6455 ext 3152; Fax: 905-684-8241; Email: kspiessmann@ontario.cancer.ca
Alternate ExecutiveFran Geikie, Unit President
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
Print MaterialPamphlets, posters
FundingFundraising ; Donations
Subjects
SubjectsCancer ; Self help groups ; Seniors ; Smoking ; Transportation
Broader TermsAdults ; Age groups ; Diseases ; Groups ; Health ; Health hazards