A big thank you to Be. Massage for donating all proceeds from their fifth anniversary in business. Special thanks to the proprietor, Julie Kells and the massage therapists who worked with her that day.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thank You Be. Massage
A big thank you to Be. Massage for donating all proceeds from their fifth anniversary in business. Special thanks to the proprietor, Julie Kells and the massage therapists who worked with her that day.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Christopher John Coady by: Warner Baxter
He was born Christopher John Coady March 26, 1996. He was your typical happy healthy baby boy with a big ear to ear smile.
On July 1, 1997, age 16 months he was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinal Blastoma eye cancer. After many chemo treatments and trips to Toronto's Hospital for sick children, at a very young age of 2.5 he lost his left eye to the disease.
Well known musicians as the late Jeff Healy and Terry Kelly both have the same disease.
His parents are Tim and Dana Coady, two of the strongest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Christopher began school at age 5 as most children do, he blended right in and had many friends. He loved to ride his bicycle, scooter, roller blade, play road hockey, music, play his video games, read wrestling magazines and as most kids run and play with his friends. He also had a laugh so distinct you could hear him over any crowd of children.
Then the unthinkable happened on March 16, 2005, he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. The same cancer that Terry Fox had. This claimed his left Humaras on September 3, 2005 and was replaced with an adjustable Titanium Rod. He was discharged from the hospital on November 11, 2005.
In spite of all that Christopher had been through, he remained happy and very positive. He was a big Halifax Mooseheads fan. He was also Montreal Canadians #1 fan. He and his parents went to many Mooseheads games. He even got his picture in the Chronicle Herald with the Mooseheads while at the IWK hospital and received an autographed jersey from the team. He and his friend Anthony along with his parents flew to Montreal to see a Canadians hockey game where he met the team Captain Saku Koivu.
He loved his grandparents Gerald and Joane Coady very much. I would jokingly call him Little Gerald due to the fact he loved money and was very good with it just like his grandfather. He also had a very special bond with his Aunt Susan that I can't explain. Christopher loved everyone he knew and everyone loved him back, he had a way of melting your heart. He and his buddy Travis Comeau spent countless hours together at home and in the hospital just being buddies and playing games, watching movies and such.
Then it happened again during a routine checkup, doctors found a tumor on his left lung on June 17, 2008. Diagnosed with Bilateral Thoracotomy. Doctors acted quickly and with chemo he responded and healed very quickly from this episode.
But in spite of all this he remained strong in spirit and positive. Still the happy go lucky child. He excelled in school through all of this and was a very bright and intelligent young man.
On November 11, 2008, he was readmitted to the hospital and diagnosed on November 12th with an inoperable tumor on his spine. Osteosarcome again this was treated with Radiation.
He spent Christmas 2008 in the hospital while at home a major renovation to the family home was underway. This was spearheaded by close family friends Clevie and Michelle. There were also many corporate donors and trades people who donated supplies and labour and were able to transform their home into a wheelchair accessible comfortable home for Christopher including a chair lift outside.
On March 26, 2009, Christopher had an amazing 13th birthday party with at least 100 people attending. He had a blast and the weather was warm and sunny; it was great! He enjoyed many presents and lots of good food. He was able to get home on the odd weekend pass which he loved.
Later in the week of March 26th, he developed pneumonia and at approximately 4:30 am on April 1, 2009, Christopher departed us. His Journey here has ended and a New Journey has begun.
The parents of Christopher are Tim and Dana Coady.
On July 1, 1997, age 16 months he was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinal Blastoma eye cancer. After many chemo treatments and trips to Toronto's Hospital for sick children, at a very young age of 2.5 he lost his left eye to the disease.
Well known musicians as the late Jeff Healy and Terry Kelly both have the same disease.
His parents are Tim and Dana Coady, two of the strongest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
Christopher began school at age 5 as most children do, he blended right in and had many friends. He loved to ride his bicycle, scooter, roller blade, play road hockey, music, play his video games, read wrestling magazines and as most kids run and play with his friends. He also had a laugh so distinct you could hear him over any crowd of children.
Then the unthinkable happened on March 16, 2005, he was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. The same cancer that Terry Fox had. This claimed his left Humaras on September 3, 2005 and was replaced with an adjustable Titanium Rod. He was discharged from the hospital on November 11, 2005.
In spite of all that Christopher had been through, he remained happy and very positive. He was a big Halifax Mooseheads fan. He was also Montreal Canadians #1 fan. He and his parents went to many Mooseheads games. He even got his picture in the Chronicle Herald with the Mooseheads while at the IWK hospital and received an autographed jersey from the team. He and his friend Anthony along with his parents flew to Montreal to see a Canadians hockey game where he met the team Captain Saku Koivu.
He loved his grandparents Gerald and Joane Coady very much. I would jokingly call him Little Gerald due to the fact he loved money and was very good with it just like his grandfather. He also had a very special bond with his Aunt Susan that I can't explain. Christopher loved everyone he knew and everyone loved him back, he had a way of melting your heart. He and his buddy Travis Comeau spent countless hours together at home and in the hospital just being buddies and playing games, watching movies and such.
Then it happened again during a routine checkup, doctors found a tumor on his left lung on June 17, 2008. Diagnosed with Bilateral Thoracotomy. Doctors acted quickly and with chemo he responded and healed very quickly from this episode.
But in spite of all this he remained strong in spirit and positive. Still the happy go lucky child. He excelled in school through all of this and was a very bright and intelligent young man.
On November 11, 2008, he was readmitted to the hospital and diagnosed on November 12th with an inoperable tumor on his spine. Osteosarcome again this was treated with Radiation.
He spent Christmas 2008 in the hospital while at home a major renovation to the family home was underway. This was spearheaded by close family friends Clevie and Michelle. There were also many corporate donors and trades people who donated supplies and labour and were able to transform their home into a wheelchair accessible comfortable home for Christopher including a chair lift outside.
On March 26, 2009, Christopher had an amazing 13th birthday party with at least 100 people attending. He had a blast and the weather was warm and sunny; it was great! He enjoyed many presents and lots of good food. He was able to get home on the odd weekend pass which he loved.
Later in the week of March 26th, he developed pneumonia and at approximately 4:30 am on April 1, 2009, Christopher departed us. His Journey here has ended and a New Journey has begun.
The parents of Christopher are Tim and Dana Coady.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
BE. CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS
Be. Massage Therapy will be celebrating their fifth anniversary on Tuesday, February 9th, 9 am to 7 pm.
Join us for coffee and muffins and information about massage therapy.
All proceeds from that day will be donated to Gary Jones - Thyroid Cancer Awareness and Cancer Research Cycling Across Canada. Be sure to book in for that day to support Gary.
For more information please visit our website
www.bemassagetherapy.com
Join us for coffee and muffins and information about massage therapy.
All proceeds from that day will be donated to Gary Jones - Thyroid Cancer Awareness and Cancer Research Cycling Across Canada. Be sure to book in for that day to support Gary.
For more information please visit our website
www.bemassagetherapy.com
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Fundraising Efforts by Gary Jones
A big thank you to Margaret Hall for creating this poster and posting it at Halls Martime Welding to support me in by bike ride across Canada.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Journey by Kevin Cox
For more than 38 years, Gary Jones rolled on 18 or 22 wheels to deliver steel throughout Atlantic Canada. On May 15th he will be rolling across Canada on two wheels determined to deliver funding for research into thyroid cancer.
Gary was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a decade ago and was able to successfully complete treatments. Thyroid Cancer is not as well known as Breast and Prostate Cancer, but got a lot of attention in the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2008 cancer statistics report as the most rapidly increasing cancer in Canada. The Canadian Cancer Society estimated that there would be 4,300 new cases in 2008 reported in Canada.
Gary’s journey seeking better treatments, therapy, and possibly a cure for thyroid cancer began in the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Soon, he will be heading for Victoria, BC to start a 6,000 plus kilometre bicycle journey to his home in Halifax, NS. “This is all about hope, faith and attitude” Gary said.
He is confident that his years of barring steel, cycling and running will give him the physical toughness he needs for the challenge. Mentally he has been preparing for his long days on the road for more than a year as he sought sponsors to support the campaign for thyroid awareness and research.
To date his solo effort has raised $4,739.64 and his target is $20,000. But Gary does not believe in limiting anything in life.
Gary was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a decade ago and was able to successfully complete treatments. Thyroid Cancer is not as well known as Breast and Prostate Cancer, but got a lot of attention in the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2008 cancer statistics report as the most rapidly increasing cancer in Canada. The Canadian Cancer Society estimated that there would be 4,300 new cases in 2008 reported in Canada.
Gary’s journey seeking better treatments, therapy, and possibly a cure for thyroid cancer began in the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Soon, he will be heading for Victoria, BC to start a 6,000 plus kilometre bicycle journey to his home in Halifax, NS. “This is all about hope, faith and attitude” Gary said.
He is confident that his years of barring steel, cycling and running will give him the physical toughness he needs for the challenge. Mentally he has been preparing for his long days on the road for more than a year as he sought sponsors to support the campaign for thyroid awareness and research.
To date his solo effort has raised $4,739.64 and his target is $20,000. But Gary does not believe in limiting anything in life.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
To The Keeper by Wayne Smith
As I was lying under my warm covers, with my pillow in my arms, a bright light shined through my window. As I let go of my pillow and pulled back the covers, I looked out of the window and looked up. In the sky, and my angel said to me to move the tree of life so that all could see her three trees.
I said her wish was my command.
Love
Chantele
I said her wish was my command.
Love
Chantele
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Welder Crafts Tree of Life as a Tribute to People Who Have Died of Cancer
After 160 hours of labour, Wayne Smith has reached his goal of touching people's hearts.
The Salmon River resident wanted a unique way to remember people who have died of cancer. His journey began when a friend asked him to participate in this past summer's Relay for Life in honour of her friend who had passed away. After the event, he began thinking of a more permanent way to remember those lost to the disease, which also claimed his father's life.
The end result was the Tree of Life, a steel monument weighting five tons and measuring 30 feet by 18 feet. The sculpture is three trees, each with 12 rings representing each month of the year and the 12 days of Christmas. Each tree has a butterfly on top symbolic of the cancer society and a ring on top, which is reflective of an angel's halo.
"I've had grown men get choked up when they see," said Smith. "It's to remember loved ones and treasure the living. You don't realize what you have until it's gone: This is (thanks) to a special lady that opened my eyes to my inner self...it's a personal satisfaction to make people appreciate what they ahve now with the living."
Although he has not found a permanent home for the sculpture - it is resting in his welding shop - he envisions it becoming a vital part of the community.
"I'd like to see it become a meeting place for people who have lost loved ones. Maybe they could put a tag with their loved one's name on it in memory of them," he suggested.
The sculpture also boasts of a poem, created by Smith. It's called the Tree of Life 2008 and states: Like the tree of life the memories still keep on growing. As we all grow older we have to share the time with others because we all need each other to grow together and be stronger.
The Salmon River resident wanted a unique way to remember people who have died of cancer. His journey began when a friend asked him to participate in this past summer's Relay for Life in honour of her friend who had passed away. After the event, he began thinking of a more permanent way to remember those lost to the disease, which also claimed his father's life.
The end result was the Tree of Life, a steel monument weighting five tons and measuring 30 feet by 18 feet. The sculpture is three trees, each with 12 rings representing each month of the year and the 12 days of Christmas. Each tree has a butterfly on top symbolic of the cancer society and a ring on top, which is reflective of an angel's halo.
"I've had grown men get choked up when they see," said Smith. "It's to remember loved ones and treasure the living. You don't realize what you have until it's gone: This is (thanks) to a special lady that opened my eyes to my inner self...it's a personal satisfaction to make people appreciate what they ahve now with the living."
Although he has not found a permanent home for the sculpture - it is resting in his welding shop - he envisions it becoming a vital part of the community.
"I'd like to see it become a meeting place for people who have lost loved ones. Maybe they could put a tag with their loved one's name on it in memory of them," he suggested.
The sculpture also boasts of a poem, created by Smith. It's called the Tree of Life 2008 and states: Like the tree of life the memories still keep on growing. As we all grow older we have to share the time with others because we all need each other to grow together and be stronger.
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