Sortez! Bougez! Get Out There and Move! CCAC Event at Mount Royal Park to Promote Healthy Lifestlyes and Cancer Prevention - Saturday, May 11 2013 Français

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Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada

May 07, 2013, 11:01 ET

MONTREAL, May 7, 2013 /CNW/ -

Who:
  • The Colorectal Cancer Association is hosting this event to encourage all Montrealers to Get Out There and be active to promote physical activity as a means of reducing the risk of colon cancer and many other diseases.

  • Men and women of all ages are invited to participate and are encouraged to bring their entire families, and even their dogs.
What:
  • Sortez! Bougez! / Get Out There & Move! will be a fun-filled day of outdoor activities at Mount Royal Park to promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention for all Montrealers.

  • Activities with CCAC instructors include Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Hiking, Kickboxing, Bicycling, and more!

  • A participation fee of $25 per person allows individuals or teams to engage in an activity for at least one hour and receive a healthy lunch following their activity.
When:
  • Saturday, May 11th 2013 at Mount Royal Park  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where:
  • Beaver Lake Pavilion
    2000 Chemin Remembrance
    Montreal, QC
    H3H 1A2
    (514) 849-2002
Why:
  • The CCAC is dedicated to colorectal cancer Awareness & Education, Support for patients and Advocacy on their behalf. With an emphasis this year on healthy lifestyles and colorectal cancer screening we can prevent cancer and save lives!

  • Physical activity has been proven to reduce the risk of colon cancer (the second biggest cancer killer for men and women in Canada) and many other diseases.

  • Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada. An estimated 23,300 Canadians (Quebec: 6,200) will be diagnosed with the disease this year and unfortunately, approximately 9,200 (Quebec: 2,450) are expected to die from it.


The CCAC is grateful to its many local sponsors of this event including Richter Accountants, Pembroke Investments, Canderel, iStore, and Dorchester Investments.

 

 

SOURCE: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada

Contact:
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC):
www.colorectal-cancer.ca
(514) 875-7745

Elyse Beigleman Rapps, Events Coordinator
[email protected]
(514) 875-7745 ext. 225

Barry D. Stein, President
[email protected]
(514) 875-7745 ext. 230

Organization Profile

Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada