Dear Editor:
On Saturday, July 8, my wife and I attended the Family Fun Day event at Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus.
This was an event organized by
“Team Addy”, in support of cancer research at Sick Kids Hospital. This was our first, and we were very impressed. My wife suggested we pass the word on – hence this submission.
For new (or even old) residents of Fergus who do not know, Addison Hill was a local teen who was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer. She went through a long, painful diagnosis/treatment program. From reports (TeamAddy.ca), she had good and bad times.
She organized “Team Addy” and they did a lot of events to raise funds for Sarcoma Cancer Research at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto (where she underwent treatment).
After her passing in July 2022, her family carried on her quest – and the 2023 events of ‘Team Addy’ continue – several, aside from the Family Day event last weekend. The ultimate goal is to raise funds for sarcoma cancer research, and to promote public awareness.
A 13-year-old started a Quest – and I believe most of us will support this in years to come – I know that we will.
This is, without a doubt, a great example of what we, the public, can do in unison. A 13-year-old showed us the way. It is up to us to support her legacy – a really worthy cause.
In 2022 – Team Addy raised over $215,000 for cancer research. We can do better in 2023.
Brian and Kathy Martin,
Fergus