You may already have your hands on a set of these super-hot tickets. Or, you may have read this story in yesterday’s Ottawa Citizen. If not you may be hearing it here first…
Regardless, tonight’s Hope Live 2009 gala event at the Great Canadian Theatre Company hosted by CTV Canada AM’s Seamus O’Regan, is shaping up to be one fabulous night out.
Featuring food & wine by Stephen Beckta and Chef Michael Moffat and a hilariously funny show by Rick Mercer, proceeds from the evening will go to support Fertile Future. This organization works to provide vital information about fertility preservation so that young cancer patients can have the fullest life possible after cancer, including the possibility of being able to have biological children.
Each year, an estimated 10,000 young Canadians face a cancer diagnosis. Approximately 8,000 of them will go on to win this battle. Sadly, without knowing the importance of fertility preservation prior to their treatment, many are left infertile with few options.
By providing information about fertility preservation to those facing medical treatment and to oncology professionals alike, and by offering support services, Fertile Future aims to change this reality for young cancer victims. The organization raises awareness, shares information and hopes to establish a financial assistance program to help reduce the high costs associated with fertility preservation.
Unfortunately, this girlaboutOtown won’t be able to go to this star-studded gala, despite a kind and generous invitation to join. Instead, I will have watch live updates via Twitter and Facebook from where I am.
If you’re interested in following too, search Hope Live 2009 on either, and stay close to the scene.
Learn more about Fertile Future, check out their online store or click here to donate.
