Bust a Move!

Last year at this time, the QEII and IWK Foundations were busy preparing for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. The Weekend was the first event the Foundations partnered on to raise money for enhancing all aspects of breast cancer care. The goal is to ensure all women in Nova Scotia have access to world leading breast health services – things like leading digital imaging equipment and integrated systems that will make the journey through breast cancer easier on the 700 women who have to endure it each year.

Funds raised last year went to improving access to community resources for patients and their families and put a large dent in the money needed to purchase new digital mammography equipment. After much anticipation, we are thrilled to announce our plan for raising the rest of the money to purchase this critical, life saving equipment that women in Nova Scotia so desperately need…

We want you to join us as we Bust a Move For Breast Health on Saturday, January 30th! Bust a Move will be a very special fitness extravaganza guaranteed to challenge the body and uplift the spirit! Six hours of aerobic activities, special guests, fabulous prizes, and the opportunity to set two Guinness World Records (a Nova Scotia first!) will combine to create an experience unlike any other. The Halifax Metro Centre will come alive with the energy of up to 1,000 participants and hundreds of volunteers!

Bust a Move is the first fundraising event of its kind in Canada and an exciting opportunity to once again unite in support of breast health. There are many ways you can help make Bust a Move a success, such as:
1. Visiting www.bustamove.ca to sign up as a participant or volunteer.
2. Spreading the word about Bust a Move to anyone you interact with, including your family members, friends, patients and neighbours.
3. Contacting the Bust a Move team at info@bustamove.ca with suggestions about how to reach our target of 1,000 registered participants.
4. Making a donation, either in support of someone you know who will be participating on January 30th or as a general contribution. You can do so by visiting www.bustamove.ca and clicking the “General Donation” button.

Whether you take one or all of these steps, we sincerely hope you will choose to be part of this unique, home grown and record-setting event.

With sincere thanks,

Bill Bean Robbie Shaw
CEO, QEII Foundation CEO, IWK Health Centre Foundation