THE BRAS FAMILY THANKS YOU!

On July 9, 2007, we celebrated at The Summit Golf and Country Club, another fun filled day for The Robert Bras & Family Golf Tournament in honour of a great man – Robert Bras.

Again for the fifth year straight, we had a full house of golfers.  In honour of our golfers, what can be said except without your commitment in coming out year after year to raise funds for researching and developing new agents and therapies to eradicate cancer, primarily through early phase clinical trials, we would not have held five tournaments in Robert’s name – thank you!

To our slew of dedicated, efficient happy volunteers, this day would not take place without your willingness to help.  Thank you for helping make our last year (for the time being), the best ever.  I have over the years been constantly amazed to have more volunteers volunteering than we require.  You have been incredible!

Sincerely,

Maggie Bras
President,  Committee Member

Toronto Marathon/”5k YOUR WAY"

Jennifer Bras and Leah Lambrakis (2007 Team Captains)

We have exciting news to share, as once again are taking part in the Toronto Marathon, which is being held on Sunday, October 19, 2008.

Each year, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, raises vital funds to support breakthrough research, patient care and educational programs for Princess Margaret Hospital – Canada’s leading cancer research centre.

On behalf of co-chairs Leah Lambrakis Bras and Jennifer Bras, I wish to thank Dimitra and Michael Davidson for sponsoring our event, and a big thank you to those who participated in last years Toronto Marathon for the Bras Program.  We did not reach our goal of $50,000 – but we did raise $32,000 – thank you!  This year we are again aiming to raise $50,000.  Please help us not only to achieve our goal, but to surpass it!

On Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, the Walking Hand in Hand Team, of The Robert & Maggie Bras and Family New Drug Development Program, will join more than 1,000 participants in The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s 5k/walk/run for cancer, to raise funds for cancer research.  By participating in, or sponsoring the “5k Your Way” walk/run for cancer, you will have the benefit of knowing that you are supporting friends, patients and their families’ fight to survive cancer.  Together we can make a difference.  Your support will help us achieve our vision – to conquer cancer IN OUR LIFETIME.

Please visit our website – www.handinhand5k.ca to make a donation on-line, or you can send a cheque payable to: PMHF, 610 University Avenue, 8^th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9.  Please write the name of the event, Walking Hand in Hand 5K Walk/Run on the bottom of the cheque.  Tax receipts will be issued for pledges of $15 or more.  Or you can contact:  Leah Lambrakis Bras, our chair once again this year @ 416.889.8674.

For more information on Princess Margaret Hospital visit:   www.pmhf.ca and for more information on The Bras New Drug Development Centre – please visit:  http://www.pmhf-uhn.ca/Pages/DonorImpact/Drug_Development_Landing.aspx for an excellent summary of the program.

Maggie Bras President/Committee Member

Leah Lambrakis Bras Chair