Local cancer survivor Alex Tourangeau, who’s 3.5-year battle against leukemia captivated people across Cornwall, was the one who raised the flag.
“I’m really excited and thrilled and ever so thankful because Alex graduated high school in June as an honour-roll student and this weekend we’re bringing him to university,” said Cheryl.
These consist of wires with one white bead on it for each treatment received, whether it’s chemotherapy, blood transfusions, MRIs or X-rays.
“Children are more priceless than gold,” said Cheryl.
Of these, about 75 of them are at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which is where most cancer treatment for children in the region is based.
Some have made it, some are still in treatment, and some haven’t come home,” she said.
“Everyone should walk through CHEO,” said Cornwall Mayor Glen Grant.
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