Jacob inspires The Giving Hope Ride a Fundraising Event for BC Children's Hospital

Released on = March 15, 2005, 3:29 pm

Press Release Author = Transoft Solutions

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Transoft Solutions is proud to be the official sponsor of“The Giving Hope Ride” dedicated to BC Children’s Hospital patient, Jacob. Jacob, the 3 and a half year old son of one of Transoft Solutions’ employees, has faced cancer twice. Jacob’s strength and innocence have inspired Transoft Solutions to
raise $50, 000 for the Oncology Unit at BC Children’s Hospital.

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Jacob inspires The Giving Hope Ride

Richmond BC March 15, 2005. - Transoft Solutions is proud to be the official sponsor of “The Giving Hope Ride” dedicated to BC Children’s Hospital patient, Jacob. Jacob, the 3 and a half year old son of one of Transoft Solutions’ employees, has faced cancer twice. Jacob’s strength and innocence have inspired Transoft Solutions to raise $50, 000 for the Oncology Unit at BC Children’s Hospital.

Jacob was first diagnosed with Wilm's Tumour when he was 14 months old. Wilm's Tumour, also called Nephroblastoma, is a form of cancer that originates from the kidney. He underwent six months of chemotherapy, one surgery, and nine sessions of radiation. Everything went smoothly and at the time the cancer went into remission. On August 16, 2004, after a routine ultrasound, a tumor was found in Jacob's pelvis; his cancer had relapsed. The return of Wilms Tumour devastated Jacob’s family’s hope. The little boy endured five major rounds of Chemotherapy and a Stem cell
transplant. After seven long months, Jacob’s mother, Margaret, is ecstatic to announce that her son “holds the record for the fastest recovery in Children’s Hospital after a Stem Cell Transplant”.

Today, the brave three and half year old boy is healthy and happy. Admired by his parents and everyone around him, Jacob is passionate about life; he doesn’t just walk, he runs, he doesn’t smile, he laughs; his spirit and innocence have shown everyone around him the real power of hope. Both Margaret and James, Jacob’s parents, feel that none of this would have been possible without the support and
care from BC Children’s Hospital.

“We are forever indebted to the wonderful team of doctors and nurses that takes care of Jacob”. Margaret

About The Giving Hope Ride
One of Transoft Solutions’ employees will cycle the final leg of the 2005 Tour D’Áfrique Race in recognition of Jacob’s fight against cancer. Fully sponsored by Transoft Solutions, The Giving Hope Ride is raising funds by donating a minimum of $10.00 per km for BC Children’s Hospital. This 1430km ride will take place in May
from Windhoek, Namibia to Cape Town, South Africa. Together with fundraising activities and donations, Transoft Solutions’ goal is to raise $50,000.00 for BC Children’s Hospital. And Transoft Solutions will be matching that amount for a total goal of $100,000!

About BC Children’s Hospital
Every year in BC, about 150 children are diagnosed with one of the most devastating diseases a child can face-- cancer--and all of those children will get treatment at BC Children’s Hospital. As the province’s only treatment and research centre for children with cancer, BC Children’s Hospital provides hope for these children and
their families. Thanks to advances in treatment and research, three-quarters of the children diagnosed with cancer now survive and grow up to be adults. The success of this fundraising event, and the money that it raises, are helping us reach our ultimate goal - raising money to help sick kids get better!

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For more information please contact Richard Link at Transoft Solutions, via phone at 604-244-8387 or via email at rl@transoftsolutions.com.

Web Site = http://www.givinghoperide.com

Contact Details = Richard Link
Transoft Solutions Inc.
4311 Viking Way Suite 240
Richmond BC Canada
V6V 2K9

T: 604-244-8387
F: 604-244-1770
E: rl@transoftsolutions.com