Kerri Tucker, a young mother of three and Saskatoon realtor developed a cough that just wouldn’t go away. After several of visits to the doctor and a series of tests, Kerri was diagnosed with lung cancer.

"I was shocked to find out I had lung cancer because I have never smoked a day in my life," explains Tucker. Her doctors attribute her diagnosis to radon exposure.

"Lung cancer from radon happened to me and can happen to you too, but it’s completely preventable," says Kerri. Since her diagnosis, she has become a Lung Association Radon Ambassador launching the #MyRadonStory initiative to share her story and spread the simple message "Protect your family. Test your home for radon."

Coronavirus refers to a family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory disease. The new coronavirus, associated with the outbreak in the region of Hubei, China had not previously been found in humans. 

The Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for the general population in Canada but this could change rapidly. There is an increased risk of more severe outcomes for Canadians:

• aged 65 and over
• with compromised immune systems
• with underlying medical conditions

Last April, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation and The Lung Association, Saskatchewan committed $1 million dollars to respiratory health research over the next five years.

Now the first projects have been awarded from that commitment through the 2019-20 Collaborative Innovation Development grant program. Two projects of this partner funding will be working to shed light on issues related to respiratory health.

Presentations by Health Canada & The Lung Association.

Monday, March 23, 2020: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
College Building Room 139 Ground Floor
2155 College Ave, Regina

Draws for FREE radon test kits made by Special Guest Curler, Catlin Schneider, Team Dunstone. Test kits also available for purchase for $65.

Pick 27 players who you feel will accumulate the most points in the 2020 playoffs!

One point per goal & one point per assist. Only $20 per entry and all entries must be from Saskatchewan residents.