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arthritis research Foundation
(Continued from Highlights
previous page)
of the Janes’ commitment New research projects
to supporting communities, Through the generosity of donors like Lem
along with the doctors and and Karen Janes, a grant competition was
researchers at the forefront held, resulting in several new research
of arthritis and autoimmune projects which are now underway.
disease research. Researchers will investigate why women
are significantly predisposed to arthritis
Feeling blessed and autoimmune diseases, and why these
Eagan feels blessed that diseases affect women more often than men.
her friends have been
so supportive. She has Regenerative cell therapy
experienced firsthand The Foundation is committed to supporting
the positive results from leaders such as Dr. Sindhu Johnson, who
advances in research. was awarded the Edward Dunlop Research
“We have the team that Challenge Award. Dr. Johnson’s research
will continue to make will help further the understanding of
breakthroughs, so others regenerative cell therapy for ischemic skin
will not have to experience ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis.
the physical and emotional
damage I endured,” Eagan Day at the Races
said. The Foundation’s favourite fall event, Day
at the Races, has raised over $1.8 million. It
continues to be a great success, attracting
over 300 people to the trackside tent at
Celebrating “Day at the Races”, from left to right, is Dr. Peter Kircher, Sandy Hawley, Honorary Event Patron and Hall of Fame Jockey, Woodbine Racetrack to cheer for the race to
Helen Ching-Kircher, Event Sponsor and President of Downtown Fine Cars, and Dr. Ed Keystone, Director, Rebecca MacDonald beat arthritis.
Centre for Arthritis. The gala, held annually at Woodbine Racetrack, is the Arthritis Research Centre’s signature fundraising event
and has raised nearly $2 million for arthritis and autoimmune disease research. (Photo: Jono & Laynie Photo + Film)
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(Continued from Highlights
previous page)
of the Janes’ commitment New research projects
to supporting communities, Through the generosity of donors like Lem
along with the doctors and and Karen Janes, a grant competition was
researchers at the forefront held, resulting in several new research
of arthritis and autoimmune projects which are now underway.
disease research. Researchers will investigate why women
are significantly predisposed to arthritis
Feeling blessed and autoimmune diseases, and why these
Eagan feels blessed that diseases affect women more often than men.
her friends have been
so supportive. She has Regenerative cell therapy
experienced firsthand The Foundation is committed to supporting
the positive results from leaders such as Dr. Sindhu Johnson, who
advances in research. was awarded the Edward Dunlop Research
“We have the team that Challenge Award. Dr. Johnson’s research
will continue to make will help further the understanding of
breakthroughs, so others regenerative cell therapy for ischemic skin
will not have to experience ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis.
the physical and emotional
damage I endured,” Eagan Day at the Races
said. The Foundation’s favourite fall event, Day
at the Races, has raised over $1.8 million. It
continues to be a great success, attracting
over 300 people to the trackside tent at
Celebrating “Day at the Races”, from left to right, is Dr. Peter Kircher, Sandy Hawley, Honorary Event Patron and Hall of Fame Jockey, Woodbine Racetrack to cheer for the race to
Helen Ching-Kircher, Event Sponsor and President of Downtown Fine Cars, and Dr. Ed Keystone, Director, Rebecca MacDonald beat arthritis.
Centre for Arthritis. The gala, held annually at Woodbine Racetrack, is the Arthritis Research Centre’s signature fundraising event
and has raised nearly $2 million for arthritis and autoimmune disease research. (Photo: Jono & Laynie Photo + Film)
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