Dragon Flies Donate $7,500 to Improve Breast Cancer Care at Ross Memorial Hospital
/By Scott Arnold
A local breast cancer survivors’ group is helping bring advanced imaging technology to Ross Memorial Hospital, with its latest $7,500 gift set to double once the community reaches a $500,000 fundraising goal.
Members of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group gather for a group photo during their 24th annual Diva Night event. (photo courtesy of ross memorial Hospital Foundation)
The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivors’ Group presented the donation to hospital President and CEO Veronica Nelson during its 24th annual Diva Night on October 22nd at the Lindsay Armoury, where more than 400 people gathered for an evening of fellowship, support and breast cancer awareness.
The gift will support a major ultrasound revitalization project at Ross Memorial Hospital, including a dedicated breast imaging workstation that will allow radiologists to compare mammograms and ultrasounds more effectively and perform ultrasound-guided procedures such as biopsies.
The project is also supported by a matching challenge from FDC Foundation. Once the community raises $500,000 for ultrasound care, an additional $500,000 will be unlocked.
The Dragon Flies’ latest contribution brings the group’s total giving to Ross Memorial Hospital to $445,300, helping bring advanced breast cancer care closer to home for patients across the region.
“We are deeply honoured by the Dragon Flies' ongoing support,” said Erin Coons, CEO of the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Over the years, the group’s fundraising has helped the hospital acquire advanced diagnostic technology, including 3D mammography and MRI. That support has also helped establish an Accredited Breast Assessment Centre with a High-Risk Breast Screening program affiliated with Cancer Care Ontario.
This work is especially important because ultrasound and mammography can complement one another, giving care teams more information when assessing breast health and guiding treatment.
From left, Laurel Price of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Veronica Nelson and Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Kristen Bradbury. (photo courtesy of the ross memorial hospital foundation)
