Welcome Back-Dr Micheal Cox !

We welcome back Dr Micheal Cox, Senior scientist from the Vancouver Prostate Center at VGH, he will be speaking on behalf of the CFPC event and prostate cancer at Chilliwack’s Rotary Club Thursday Feb 12th at 7am.

Dr Cox spoke to our Friday Rotary club meeting Oct 17, 2008. It was very well received with his engaging and humorous style presentation on this silent disease.

• Senior Scientist, The Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital


• Assistant Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia


• Recipient - George R. Richards Endowment for Prostate Cancer


• Scholar, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Chilliwack Landing Leisure Center Sponsor

Climb for Prostate is pleased to announce the Gold status support of the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Center. They are providing a full venue for the team for health and wellness programs, access to pool, weight and cardio rooms, professional trainers and the their team of health professionals . We will also have access to the conference room facilities for holding awareness forums and meetings. A special thanks to Lauralee Cheng, Chilliwack landing Leisure Center Manager and our own Ken Hurley for arranging this for us!

http://www.leisurerecgroup.com/

Gift from Steve Henry

Steve Henry, supporter and friend of the climb for Prostate event has donated signed copies of the book , "Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You're 80 and Beyond", for each the team member.

Mr Henry is a firm believer of heal and wellness for men in the last 1/3 of their lives. He works out vigourously for one hour every day and at 70 years of age would easily keep up with anyone 20 years younger.

On behalf of each team member thank you Steve!

Welcom to the team "Randy Kolarcik"

Randy Kolarcik, 48, lives and works in Surrey, BC. He is the manager of a Safeway store where he has been involved in raising funds for prostate cancer research. Randy has been married for 24 years and is a father of three. He enjoys many sporting activities, including hockey, running, golf, and cycling. Randy began climbing many of the local mountains 6 years ago, the highlight of which was his summit of Mt. Baker. Several of Randy’s family members, friends and business associates have been affected by prostate cancer. Joining this team to climb Mt. Aconcagua while raising awareness of and funds for prostate cancer, make this a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a future cure for the disease.

FlyBC Sponsor Xmas Invitation

Climb for Prostate team:

Book off December 13, 2008 for the FlyBC Christmas Party in the Barn at Eagle Ranch, we are having "Head Over Heels" again and the Barn has been extensive upgraded to provide a better dancing experience. Please RSVP via email if you are coming or respond through the Facebook page. More on the logistics later, but it is a full moon evening on December 12, only IFR and Night rated pilots will be allowed to fly!! We are going Potluck this year.

Colleen is preparing a huge Ham, Roast Beef and vegetarian chili for the odd vegan in the crowd. We will need salads, desserts and appetizers from others.

For more information, please goto to our sponsor's website www.flybc.org

Don Parmenter joins the team

We are pleased to announce that Don Parmenter, age 57, from Kaleden, B.C., has joined the team. A father of four and a big believer in making things possible he knows that cancer statistics can change through early detection and more research. I am still enjoying time with my 84 year old father because of his successful Prostate Cancer treatment.

Welcome to the Journey Don !