Press Release
Ottawa authors launch new fundraising book, “Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors”
For Immediate Release
August 15, 2008
OTTAWA Ontario. Proud cancer survivors and Ottawa residents; Frank Hegyi , Roslyn Franken, Max Keeping and Jacquelin Holzman, are pleased to announce the release of their book, Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors. The book will officially be launched on August 23rd, at the “Dancing in the Street with Cancer Survivors” event on Bank Street Ottawa, in the Glebe (www.dancinginthestreetsottawa.ca). Proceeds from this book will support Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation initiatives.
As cancer survivors themselves, the team of authors believes that while living with and through cancer is challenging, it can beaten! Early diagnosis, positive outlook and support, diet and healthy lifestyle are all important elements for surviving cancer. “Cancer is a journey and we are so inspired by these four authors and the survivors featured in this great book.”. Said Linda Eagen, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation President & CEO, “They have all been so generous with their personal stories of survivorship and we are honoured to be involved with this great project.” This book was written to give newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families hope and moral support by sharing stories of survival. Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors also features an easy reference guide.
The book will be sold for $20.00 including GST and is available for sale online at deathcanwaitbook.com but buy a copy at Dancing in the Streets on August 23rd, and the first 50 copies sold will be signed by all four authors. Authors will be on hand throughout the day to discuss the book and autograph copies as they are sold. All proceeds from the sale of this inspirational book will be donated to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre to support cutting edge research as well as the soon to be built Wellspring cancer wellness centre which will focus on psycho-social support throughout the cancer journey.
About Dancing in the Streets
“Dancing in the Streets” is a celebration of life hosted by Max Keeping and presented by The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. This full day of music, activities and fun will attract thousands of people to Bank Street in the Glebe where people will dance the afternoon and evening away to celebrate life! This unique and joyous occasion will salute mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, friends, neighbours and co-workers who have lived through the cancer experience. www.dancinginthestreetsottawa.ca
About the Authors
Frank Hegyi is a scientist, entrepreneur and author. He has spent over 38 years in community service. He is past District Governor of Kiwanis International. At age 66 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. During radiation treatment, he wrote a book entitled: Dare to Take the Next Step (www.frankhegyi.com) which contains inspirational stories about his colourful international adventures. Frank dedicated his stories of life experiences to his family who gave him strong support during the cancer treatment. He is a proud cancer survivor. He celebrated his 70th birthday with a 10K Tour Nortel bicycle ride with Ryan, his 5 year old grandson. Together they raised $750 for cancer research being conducted at CHEO.
Roslyn Franken, diagnosed with cancer at age 29, fought back to become a long-term survivor. As she approached 40, Roslyn’s personal struggles with food, weight and lifestyle issues led to the creation of the techniques that changed her life which she now shares in her book, The A List: 9 Guiding Principles for Healthy Eating and Principles (www.roslynfranken.com). By putting the principles into practice, she reached and maintains her current, healthy weight and lifestyle and remains cancer-free. Roslyn now provides Motivational Speaking and Personal Counselling services to individuals and groups wishing to change their lives one bite at a time through healthy weight and lifestyle management.
Jacquelin Holzman is a former mayor of Ottawa (1991–1997), with more than 15 years experience in politics and over 50 years of community service. She served as chair of the Ottawa Congress Centre from 1998 to 2003, has been involved in fundraising for a number of major local organizations, and has served as governor of Algonquin College , the Community Foundation of Ottawa and as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. A few months after leaving the mayor’s office, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated successfully and became an advocate for breast cancer related causes. Jackie and her daughter have raised over $200,000 for cancer care and research in Ottawa during the past 10 years.
Max Keeping is Vice President, News at CTV Ottawa, and has been anchor of its flagship 6pm newscast for 36 years. His community involvement is inspirational and has helped raise more than $100 million charitable dollars. He’s received the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, a Gemini Humanitarian Award, and an Honourary degree from the University of Ottawa. A wing of the Children’s Hospital (CHEO) is named in his honour. He is a prostate cancer survivor.
About the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
Currently 1 in 3 people in our community will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. That number is expected to reach 1 in 2 by 2010. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is Eastern Ontario's Answer to Cancer - committed to increasing cancer survivorship by providing vital funding for innovative cancer research, treatment and patient care that will ensure that patients in OUR region have access to the best possible care, close to home. www.ottawacancer.ca
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Contact for information and interviews:
Roslyn Franken
613-843-0155 / info@roslynfranken.com
www.roslynfranken.com
Lianne Wand
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
613-246-3527 / lianne@ottawacancer.ca
www.ottawacancer.ca
August 15, 2008
OTTAWA Ontario. Proud cancer survivors and Ottawa residents; Frank Hegyi , Roslyn Franken, Max Keeping and Jacquelin Holzman, are pleased to announce the release of their book, Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors. The book will officially be launched on August 23rd, at the “Dancing in the Street with Cancer Survivors” event on Bank Street Ottawa, in the Glebe (www.dancinginthestreetsottawa.ca). Proceeds from this book will support Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation initiatives.
As cancer survivors themselves, the team of authors believes that while living with and through cancer is challenging, it can beaten! Early diagnosis, positive outlook and support, diet and healthy lifestyle are all important elements for surviving cancer. “Cancer is a journey and we are so inspired by these four authors and the survivors featured in this great book.”. Said Linda Eagen, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation President & CEO, “They have all been so generous with their personal stories of survivorship and we are honoured to be involved with this great project.” This book was written to give newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families hope and moral support by sharing stories of survival. Death Can Wait: Stories from Cancer Survivors also features an easy reference guide.
The book will be sold for $20.00 including GST and is available for sale online at deathcanwaitbook.com but buy a copy at Dancing in the Streets on August 23rd, and the first 50 copies sold will be signed by all four authors. Authors will be on hand throughout the day to discuss the book and autograph copies as they are sold. All proceeds from the sale of this inspirational book will be donated to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre to support cutting edge research as well as the soon to be built Wellspring cancer wellness centre which will focus on psycho-social support throughout the cancer journey.
About Dancing in the Streets
“Dancing in the Streets” is a celebration of life hosted by Max Keeping and presented by The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. This full day of music, activities and fun will attract thousands of people to Bank Street in the Glebe where people will dance the afternoon and evening away to celebrate life! This unique and joyous occasion will salute mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children, friends, neighbours and co-workers who have lived through the cancer experience. www.dancinginthestreetsottawa.ca
About the Authors
Frank Hegyi is a scientist, entrepreneur and author. He has spent over 38 years in community service. He is past District Governor of Kiwanis International. At age 66 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. During radiation treatment, he wrote a book entitled: Dare to Take the Next Step (www.frankhegyi.com) which contains inspirational stories about his colourful international adventures. Frank dedicated his stories of life experiences to his family who gave him strong support during the cancer treatment. He is a proud cancer survivor. He celebrated his 70th birthday with a 10K Tour Nortel bicycle ride with Ryan, his 5 year old grandson. Together they raised $750 for cancer research being conducted at CHEO.
Roslyn Franken, diagnosed with cancer at age 29, fought back to become a long-term survivor. As she approached 40, Roslyn’s personal struggles with food, weight and lifestyle issues led to the creation of the techniques that changed her life which she now shares in her book, The A List: 9 Guiding Principles for Healthy Eating and Principles (www.roslynfranken.com). By putting the principles into practice, she reached and maintains her current, healthy weight and lifestyle and remains cancer-free. Roslyn now provides Motivational Speaking and Personal Counselling services to individuals and groups wishing to change their lives one bite at a time through healthy weight and lifestyle management.
Jacquelin Holzman is a former mayor of Ottawa (1991–1997), with more than 15 years experience in politics and over 50 years of community service. She served as chair of the Ottawa Congress Centre from 1998 to 2003, has been involved in fundraising for a number of major local organizations, and has served as governor of Algonquin College , the Community Foundation of Ottawa and as the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. A few months after leaving the mayor’s office, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated successfully and became an advocate for breast cancer related causes. Jackie and her daughter have raised over $200,000 for cancer care and research in Ottawa during the past 10 years.
Max Keeping is Vice President, News at CTV Ottawa, and has been anchor of its flagship 6pm newscast for 36 years. His community involvement is inspirational and has helped raise more than $100 million charitable dollars. He’s received the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, a Gemini Humanitarian Award, and an Honourary degree from the University of Ottawa. A wing of the Children’s Hospital (CHEO) is named in his honour. He is a prostate cancer survivor.
About the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
Currently 1 in 3 people in our community will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. That number is expected to reach 1 in 2 by 2010. The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is Eastern Ontario's Answer to Cancer - committed to increasing cancer survivorship by providing vital funding for innovative cancer research, treatment and patient care that will ensure that patients in OUR region have access to the best possible care, close to home. www.ottawacancer.ca
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Contact for information and interviews:
Roslyn Franken
613-843-0155 / info@roslynfranken.com
www.roslynfranken.com
Lianne Wand
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
613-246-3527 / lianne@ottawacancer.ca
www.ottawacancer.ca