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In 2023, Auto|One Group and The Andrews Family donated $100,000 to Brain Cancer Canada, the largest one-time donation in memory of their family member, Dwayne Andrews
With the tremendous support of Founding Sponsor, Scotia Wealth Management, Brain Cancer Canada has evolved into a national charity. Thanks to their steadfast commitment and generous contributions over the years, Scotia Wealth Management has been a critical partner in our mission to defeat brain cancer through research.
Kevin Andrews, President and CEO of Auto|One Group lost his younger brother Dwayne to Glioblastoma at 49 years old. Last year, Auto|One Group and The Andrews Family donated $100,000 to Brain Cancer Canada, the largest one-time donation in memory of Dwayne. With these funds, Brain Cancer Canada awarded an $80,000 grant to support groundbreaking research by Dr. Sujoy Banik and his team at Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario, Canada named in honour of Dwayne. Kevin Andrews says, “We are pleased to support Brain Cancer Canada in its commitment to serve as a voice for brain cancer patients and their families, raise the profile of brain cancer across Canada, and increase funding for research and treatments of malignant brain tumours, in Dwayne’s memory.” The inaugural Dwayne Andrews Glioblastoma Research Grant will fund a study at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) titled “Comparison of intravenous and inhaled anesthetics on brain tumour proliferation: an in-vitro study”. The team hopes findings from this study will provide important insights into the suitability of anesthetics for neuro-anesthesia in patients undergoing brain tumour surgery. Their goal is to better profile the use of anesthetic drugs during brain cancer surgery to improve patient safety and outcomes. Dr. Banik, the principal investigator, a physician anesthesiologist at LHSC and Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, says, “This grant will help fulfill gaps in research with glioblastoma patients - where every minute spent with family and loved ones is treasured. Our team thanks Brain Cancer Canada, the Andrews Family and Auto|One Group for helping us kickstart our work through the Dwayne Andrews GBM Research Grant.”
Saporito Foods proudly supports Brain Cancer Canada, a very important, 100% volunteer-based Foundation.
Through their hard work, and their passion for this cause, Brain Cancer Canada raises critical funding for research that will ultimately change outcomes (and hopefully one day beat) the number one cause of cancer death in children and young adults under 40.
We have watched this charity grow since 2018, with an unwavering commitment towards the integrity to their mission, their transparency of fundraising, and accountability to their work. Being able to take action, and help improve the lives of others, by creating a positive future, is our responsibility.
Saporito Foods is honoured to play our part in raising awareness and inspiring hope for the brain cancer community.
Bill Tserpes, President
Saporito Foods