Soccer Marathon Update

Just a quick note to show you where cash from previous soccer marathon's has gone.

This is an exert from the official website for the Soccer Marathon.




The Apheresis unit at the Calgary Foothills hospital not only provides its patients with Apheresis, it also provides the Children’s Hospital with Apheresis services. In fact, patients from around Canada are flown to Calgary specifically for these procedures. The whole unit originally existed in a room no bigger than a double patient room of an average patient care unit, with a few exceptions. This room contained three beds, three Apheresis machines, a secretary’s desk, two computer stations, a filing area, a medical storage area, a washroom, lockers, an interview area, and four regular staff members. The quarters were so tight that there was hardly room for patients or donors to have a family member or friend keep them company for the process, which can take up to eight hours per day or more depending on the procedure. The lack of privacy was an issue for the physician attempting to discuss patient issues in confidence. Apheresis patients are often immunosuppressed and could be vulnerable to infection in quarters such as those in this type of space.


In part, due to the awareness our event raised about the unique needs of the Apheresis unit - the Apheresis unit was approved for complete renovations and are now successfully moved into a brand new location at the Foothills Hospital; built specifically to suit its needs. There are now more beds for patients, more privacy for those who are immunosuppressed, and one more Photopheresis machine to double the load of patients receiving help from Photopheresis procedures!


Now go sign up to play, volunteer, or contact them about hooking them up with some prizes.

Do it!