Darrin Park

Dad, Husband, Terry's Team Member, volunteer

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

📣 🍁 Here are the recipients of the 2024 MOHCCN Health Informatics & Data Science Awards! 🍁📣

Each receives $80k to support the creation of new technologies to analyze data with the goal of improving diagnostics and therapies for cancer patients.

👉https://t.co/dOshGwxhxX

[Peter Mothe @petermothe]

🍁 Introducing the MOHCCN Patient Hub 🍁

MOHCCN Patient Working Group members have created an expansive library of content to explain what precision oncology is and how the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network is trying to make it a reality for more cancer patients in Canada.

[Terry Fox Foundation @TerryFoxCanada]

"Terry Fox will always be a symbol of hope and courage for Canadians everywhere, to keep going no matter what." - @celinedion

Support cancer research by joining the #TerryFoxRun, making a donation, or getting your #NoMatterWhat shirt today: https://t.co/bg3aaIAzaF

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

PRESS RELEASE: New funding initiative shaped by cancer patients is first of its kind to address gaps in precision oncology

🍁 Full story ▶️ https://t.co/HrJcdEgHee

#TeamCanadaOfCancerResearch #PatientEngagement

[Terry Fox Foundation @TerryFoxCanada]

#OnThisDay - July 11, 1980 - Toronto, ON

Terry ran in to Nathan Phillips Square with thousands cheering.

“If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope. That ovation was for you, wherever you are in Canada.”

Join the #TerryFoxRun at https://t.co/bg3aaIAzaF

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

We know that precision oncology can greatly benefit patients who receive it. But how do we *really* know?

Quality indicators specific to precision oncology are rare, and the ones that do exist don’t tend to consider crucial aspects like equity of access and quality of life. 1/3

[Terry Fox Run NY @NYTerryFox30]

The shadow of Terry's accomplishments continually grows even after 43 yrs!

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

Following the successful inclusion of Patient Working Group members in the #TFRI10SM, Bev Riediger, a member of our Patient Working Group from Winnipeg, wrote a poem about the central role that patient partners are playing in our Network.

Full story ▶️ https://t.co/imoiGQCjqY

[Mommy Has Cancer (she/her/elle/ella) @MommyHasCancer]

The @TerryFoxCanada , @tfri_research and @marathonofhope have figured out to actually engage patients. Patients are not simply "voices" or an after thought. We are partners. We are valued. We are part of #TeamCanadaOfCancerResearch
If you are an organization and wonder what true patient engagement is, I'd highly recommend looking at what Terry Fox is doing. They are doing it right and should be emulated.

#TFRI10SM

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

📣 NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! 📣

We're extremely excited to announce the launch of the Patient Voices in Research Initiative, a new funding opportunity for cancer research designed by members of our Patient Working Group!

🍁 Apply now 👉 https://t.co/SwugFdNWI1

🧵Learn more 👇

[Peter Mothe @petermothe]

Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers know what the current gaps are in precision oncology.

That's why the @MarathonofHope's Patient Working Group is launching a funding initiative worth $1M for researchers to explore gaps id'ed by patients and find innovative solutions.

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

As part of #TFRI10SM, Patient Working Group members evaluated Network trainees on their ability to present their science to non-scientists.

The goal was to give trainees the chance to practice this important skill.

The winners of the 1st Patients’ Choice Awards were...🥁🥁🥁

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

ICYMI: Two weeks ago, our Patient Working Group authored a #NetworkVoices piece chronicling their activities during the past year.

It's a must-read piece by a group of people determined to improve outcomes for Canadians with cancer.

Read now ▶️ https://t.co/eog5nZR8Aa

[Terry Fox Foundation @TerryFoxCanada]

Today, on #NCSD, we honour those touched by cancer.

Terry's Team recognizes cancer patients and survivors who participate in the #TerryFoxRun. By wearing red shirts, Terry's Team Members inspire others and symbolize the power of Canadian cancer research.

[Terry Fox Run YEG @TerryFoxRunYEG]

It was an early morning start but a Terry Fox Run is always a great start for the day!

[Darrin Park @Parksieda]

I was a panelist in this closing session.

[Mommy Has Cancer (she/her/elle/ella) @MommyHasCancer]

Listening to the last session’s panelists share their thoughts on the evolution of data capture & sharing and how that is shifting culture in research. @IanWatsonLab @Parksieda @luxlifescilaw @lincolndstein @MelissaCoombs3

[Darrin Park @Parksieda]

I am honoured to be part of this incredible group!

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

For one year, our Patient Working Group has helped us shape Network activities.

The incredible advances over this year are chronicled in our newest Network Voices piece, authored by members of the Working Group.

We highly recommend you read this one▶️https://t.co/eog5nZQAKC

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

Trainees are ready to present their rapid fire talks at the #TFRI10SM!

These brilliant young minds are the future of the #TeamCanadaOfCancerResearch!

[Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network @marathonofhope]

Dr. Rosalie Sears, members of our new External Scientific Advisory Committee, presents a fascinating keynote at the #TFRI10SM.

Dr. Sears is an international expert in pancreatic cancer.