Posts Tagged ‘Cancer Awareness’
Chisholm Academy’s Terry Fox Day – 2024
Chisholm Academy held its annual Terry Fox Walk and BBQ on September 20, 2024 and it was a huge success! This has become a great event for our school, and it is an opportunity to meet as a school community for an incredible cause. We raised over $1500 for cancer research and all students and staff…
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We had a great time at Relay for Life on Saturday, at Notre Dame High School in Burlington! We spent time together enjoying pizza, scones, treats; we played sports games; we enjoyed each other’s company; and we heard inspiring stories from cancer survivors. We walked the track and had time to reflect on loved ones.…
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Chisholm Academy held its annual Terry Fox Walk and BBQ on September 22, 2023 and it was a great success! We raised an amazing $2000 for cancer research and all students and staff enjoyed a beautiful walk through the neighborhood. We wish to thank all members of the Chisholm community who donated to this worthy…
+ Read More$5,580 for Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2023!
Our Relay for Life event on Saturday, June 10 was a huge success! Thank you everyone who came out to celebrate our achievements and commemorate the special moments associated with Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Congratulations to every student who fundraised and attended the event. Thank you Chisholm staff and parents for sharing donation…
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On September 23, Chisholm Academy had its Terry Fox Walk and a BBQ lunch, as well as the Student Council Elections. Staff and students walked around the neighbourhood in support of the charity. When they returned, students enjoyed their delicious lunch prepared by Ms. Curic while playing games, listening to music and with Ms. Edmonds’…
+ Read MoreTerry Fox 2021
In cohorted groups, students and staff participated in a walk around the neighbourhood in support of Terry Fox Day. Upon return, students enjoyed a BBQ lunch in the backfield. As a school, we raised nearly $3,100 for the charity. Thank you all for your support!
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Things this year look different all around, but we continue to maintain normalcy in creative ways. This took place brilliantly on Friday, October 2 during a whole school Terry Fox Walk and BBQ. The Grade 12 Leadership Class, taught by Mr. Mooney, planned cohort-based walks on a modified route in the neighbourhood, organized an individually-packaged…
+ Read MoreRelay at Home
Relay for Life this year looked very different than years passed. While the group was smaller and the venue virtual, the impact of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay at Home was still just as big! On Saturday, June 13, a few students and teachers logged in on YouTube live to view speakers, performances and even participate…
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On Tuesday, September 24th our school celebrated the incredible achievements of Terry Fox, and his efforts to raise awareness and money to fight against cancer. His journey inspired a nation and to show our respect and appreciation for Terry’s sacrifice, our Grade 12 Recreation & Leadership students accepted the responsibility of organizing a fun-filled day…
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Chisholm Academy is continuously partaking in charitable events to help raise awareness and make change in our community. Friday, June 7, was a perfect summation of all of the wonderful change we contribute to. On the beautiful, sunny day, 14 students and four teachers participated in the 18th Annual Burlington-Oakville Relay of Life. The event…
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