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The ‘Fight Like Mason’ Foundation was established as a not-for-profit organization, and now Registered Charity, by Iain Macri and Chantelle Bacon, parents of Mason Bacon-Macri who passed away as a result of childhood cancer. Mason’s story is well known as he fought the disease like a hero, remarkable for a 4-year-old. He was diagnosed in 2015 with rhabdomyosarcoma, an uncommon and challenging form of childhood cancer.
The Foundation developed inspiring IV poles with favourite superhero images, deemed Mason’s Power Poles, and donated 39 to Windsor Regional Hospital last year. These Mason Power Poles, provided to paediatric patients give children a boost when requiring an intravenous drip or other vital signs monitoring.
Now, the Fight Like Mason Foundation has gone even further, designing a customized wheel-chair for paediatric patients. Iain Macri and Chantelle Bacon will be at Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus to donate 5 of the customized paediatric wheelchairs.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Met Campus – Windsor Regional Hospital – 1995 Lens Avenue
First Floor East Presentation Area
“Through the donation of IV poles and now these customized wheelchairs, we are so proud to continue to carry on Mason’s name and legacy, providing children with chronic illness a means to be proud of their fight,” stated Iain Macri.