Letters of Appreciation

Please find below some letters of appreciation from breast cancer patients that the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run has helped:

May 2010

Thank you for the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation for a most generous gift. This will most certainly help us through this difficult time in my life. I appreciate so much all this foundation has done for me. God Bless you all for your generosity and kindness.

Sincerely,

Name withheld in confidence

May 2009

Dear Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Board

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and generosity.

God Bless you.

Name withheld in confidence

April 2010

Dear Board

I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Your financial assistance had made a tremendous difference in my life – eliminating the stress and worry about receiving the treatments I need to make me feel well.

Thank you so much,

Name withheld in confidence

September 2011

Thank you to the Board for approving my request for financial assistance. My life changed overnight and took a turn I truly never imagined. Through all this over the last two years, I’ve met some amazing people. Kelly Shires Foundation has helped make my life less stressful. Again, thank you for your generosity.

Name withheld in confidence

2011

Thank you so much for your generous support. Your help is appreciated. It is nice to know we are not alone facing this challenge.

Name held in confidence

August 2011

To All of You with caring Hearts,

I send a sincere Thank You for your gift and support through this tough time. Your hard work has made my journey a little easier.

Name held in confidence

April 2011

Words cannot express my gratitude to your organization. Being self employed and having no sick benefits made my situation even worse. I looked into the coverage a few times over my 10 years of self employment however it was always more then I could afford. Being a single parent I could always only spread my money so far. Your assistance has eased the stress that finances can bring. Thank you. When I am on my feet & working again, your organization will definitely be my organization of choice to assist.

Sincerely with Eternal Gratitude,

Name held in confidence

Oct 22, 2005

I am compelled to write to you and say just how much you can touch lives.

I am saddened to hear of the loss of your friend Kelly Shires, but it sounds like she was a good friend and loved by all of you.

My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer January 2004 and I know first hand how devastating breast cancer can be not only to the patient but also to the family. We have been married for 15 years and have two wonderful girls – 8 and 12. At 38, I never thought I would be fighting this battle but also believe that the good Lord only gives you challenges that you can carry.

My wife is doing fine now, but I had to quit work to care for her and she made me promise that our kids would live normally and not get lost in the cancer treatments. Financially, I know how this can affect the whole family – we were fortunate enough to have great family and friends to get us through this trying time. It was the worst time of our lives, but by far has come of it stronger and closer then we as a family have been.

Your work is very important and you should know that people who have gone through it appreciate and respect you. Our lives are getting back to normal and although my wife does not ride, I have supported your cause by buying raffle tickets.

In closing I know that you ladies may have days were you are frustrated and worn out, but ladies I hope you continue on your quest.

Thank you!

Name held in confidence

August 2010

I am extremely thankful for the assistance granted to me to offset the expense for my medication. These medications help me greatly to copy with the daily aches, pain and stress that accompany this dreadful disease.

Thanks for your prayers.

Kindest Regards,

Name held with confidence

My sincere expression of gratitude to your wonderful organization and to Kelly (I’m sure she is smiling).

Your amazing kindness and help has made such a difference in my recovery.

Name held with confidence

Dear Members of the Breast Cancer Snow Run

Thank you, again, for your financial assistance during my recovery from hormonal therapy. I have had to take a break from the medication because of severe joint and muscle pain. I will resume the hormonal therapy since my oncologist is strongly urging me to continue this treatment to increase my chance of beating this disease.

Name held with confidence.

Dear Board,

For the second time, you have given me peace of mind!! Thank you so much.

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Dear Girls!

I can’t begin to explain my heartfelt thank to each and every one of you for what you are doing. If feels so good to give back to the foundation.

(Former Applicant – donated back to the Snow Run once she had completed treatments and regained her health)

Name held with confidence.

Dear Board,

For the second time, you have given me peace of mind!! Thank you so much.

Name held with confidence.

April 24, 2007

How can I ever thank you for all of your support. It has been very overwhelming for myself and my family .The cheques that you have sent will be put to great use. Now I can start to give back as my husband & I look forward to the fundraising dance this weekend in Port Sydney.

Name withheld in Confidence

April 2007

To the Board of Directors,

I would like to express my sincere thanks for the recent financial assistance. This has been one of the most challenging times in my life and having your support has lessened some of the stresses. It is a blessing to have such a foundation.

Yours Truly,

Name withheld in confidence

April 2007

To the Board that made this all possible,

Thank you so very much for all of your help. Thank you to everyone who participates in this in order to help women like me. Your help has lifted my spirits.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

Name withheld in confidence

Monday, February 26, 2007

Dear Friends, This lovely card symbolizes the beauty of your generosity. The funds that you sent are greatly needed and gratefully received. I did not know how I was going to pay my bills and cover rent this month, and without your help it would have been impossible.

Your organization is heaven-sent to those like me recovering from cancer treatment. All the work of fundraising and helping others is a beautiful act of love that will be long remembered. Thank you so much for caring in this wonderful way. I am praying that God will bless you in every way for your kindness and generosity.

With great appreciation,

Name held in confidence

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Dear Members of the Board,

I am writing to let you know how please and excited I was to receive your cheque. I cannot express in words how wonderful it was to go to my mailbox and open your envelope.

I was devastated when I was told my breast cancer had spread to my bones but the nurses at Credit Valley Hospital were wonderful when they introduced me to a social worker who informed me of your magnanimous organization! I am determined to beat this but need resources in order to rest and let the treatment take effect and unfortunately had to give up my job as a teacher. As you can imagine, the financial consequences can be quite alarming especially now with the added expenses of naturopath, physiotherapy and vitamins and supplements needed.

The pain in my body has been so overwhelming that I have not been able to sleep, even with the use of sleeping pills. Thanks to your generous gift, I was able to put the money towards a tempurpedic bed which has helped considerably.

Your Foundation and the work that you ladies are truly godsend for people in my position and I am truly grateful for your help. Your kindness is so much appreciated in this difficult time, thank you so much for being there!

With Gratitude,

Name held in confidence

September 5, 2006

I would like to thank you very much for the funding of a new wig. I was diagnosed in February and started my treatment in April. My hair did fall out but thanks to the Snow Run I am able to sport a new look. I am sorry that I have not thanked you sooner but due to complications with treatment I have spent a great deal of time in the hospital.

Once again, I cannot thank you enough!

Name held in confidence

May 26, 2005

Just a short note to thank your organization for cheque and letter of encouragement to my Mother. Your assistance has meant a great deal to both of us. It is wonderful to know that there are great people like you out there helping women with breast cancer.

Sincerely,

Name held in confidence

Oct 22, 2005

I am compelled to write to you and say just how much you can touch lives.

I am saddened to hear of the loss of your friend Kelly Shires, but it sounds like she was a good friend and loved by all of you.

My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer January 2004 and I know first hand how devastating breast cancer can be not only to the patient but also to the family. We have been married for 15 years and have two wonderful girls – 8 and 12. At 38, I never thought I would be fighting this battle but also believe that the good Lord only gives you challenges that you can carry.

My wife is doing fine now, but I had to quit work to care for her and she made me promise that our kids would live normally and not get lost in the cancer treatments. Financially, I know how this can affect the whole family – we were fortunate enough to have great family and friends to get us through this trying time. It was the worst time of our lives, but by far has come of it stronger and closer then we as a family have been.

Your work is very important and you should no that people who have gone through it appreciate and respect you. Our lives are getting back to normal and although my wife does not ride, I have supported your cause by buying raffle tickets.

In closing I know that you ladies may have days were you are frustrated and worn out, but ladies I hope you continue on your quest.

Thank you!

Name held in confidence

Nov 26, 2004

I wish to thank you for your recent assistance, it was greatly appreciated. I thought I would let you know what a great and helpful organization this is. I have become very disillusioned regarding cancer assistance….it seems like everyone has their hands out. Donating to the cure is a joke (where does all that money go?). The government is not there to help and I was recently charged $25.00 by my oncologist for a one page form. You and your organization seem to be the only light in what seems to be the black hole of breast cancer.

Thank you again, and please know that what you are doing means a lot to people living in despair with nowhere else to turn.

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June 16/07 Dear Ladies of the Snow Run,

Yesterday I received the quillow that you sent me and I was so surprised. It is just gorgeous and it’s so wonderful to know that you are thinking of me. Thank you so much, with love!

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Thank you for the tools to help me make lemonade out of a time of lemons. I’ve had my masectomy & DIEP flap reconstruction and am recovering remarkably well! Still waiting to hear about follow up treatment. Through your assistance I am able to put my energy towards healing, not financial burdens. There is NO other organization like the Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Foundation. I’d like to thank everyone of you for helping me when I had nowhere else to turn. Thank you for keeping the Kelly Shires Foundation alive!

Sincerely and from the bottom of my heart!

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Dear Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Board,

Thank you so much for the cheque. It is greatly appreciated. The money will go to good use.

I would also like to thank Jenny, she was so helpful when I spoke to her on the phone.

Thanks again!

Name held with confidence.

Dear Board,

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for the assistance I have received from your Foundation. Your help has been one of the few positive experiences during this time of life altering events.

Thank you!

Name held with confidence.

To The Snow Run for Fun Trust,

Thank you for your generous gift. It has meant so much to know that this type of kindness still exists. You have definitely lightened the burden for me.

Thanks,

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