Read for the Cure

Delmanor Seniors Communities is proud to support Read for the Cure. This fundraising initiative began in 2006, when two members of a west Toronto book club, who had just finished treatment for cancer, had a great idea. Acknowledging the important role of reading in their lives, and the wonderful support they had received from their fellow members during their treatment, they saw an opportunity to harness the energy of enthusiastic book clubs and readers to raise funds for cancer research. With two other book club members who had close family

Pictured above, left to right:
Nikki Lewis, Marketing Manager Delmanor Northtown
Elaine Wood, Corporate Director of Marketing & Sales, Delmanor Seniors Communities
Linden MacIntrye, winner of the 2009 Giller Prize for The Bishop’s Man
Catherine Gildiner, author of After The Falls
Annabel Lyon, author of The Golden Mean

members affected by cancer, they formed a committee of four. Together they developed a vision of ways to bring readers and writers together for a wonderful evening, while raising funds for cancer research.

Since then, with the help of Random House of Canada, they have hosted three annual series of Author Events in October and November. Delmanor is a proud gold sponsor for their 2010 events.

For more information about future Read for the Cure, their future events and how you can donate please visit http://www.readforthecure.ca/



Pictured right: Susan Culver, Chairperson for Read for the Cure
with Elaine & Nikki