Tribute Donation Benefits Cancer Clinic

Barb Longo (in chair) surrounded by team members at the Brant Community Cancer Clinic at the Brantford General Hospital

The BCHS Foundation would like to sincerely thank Barb Longo for facilitating the purchase of a new infusion chair for the Brant Community Cancer Clinic. This generous gift is in loving tribute to Barb’s late husband John Longo who passed last April from incurable cancer after a life lived with incredible strength and courage.

“John spent many long and uncomfortable days receiving chemotherapy treatment in the Cancer Clinic” recalls Barb. “I wanted to honour his memory by giving the gift of comfort to other cancer patients. Directing memorial donations received in his name to the BCHS Foundation made this possible.”

The infusion chair purchased is a premium recliner with comfort padding, swing-away arms, and the capacity for patients up to 500 lbs. Barb recently visited the Cancer Clinic to see the chair along with many of the amazing nurses who supported John.

“John often suggested to the nurses that more comfortable chairs were needed. I’m sure this would have made him happy knowing that other patients will be able to rest comfortably,” said Barb. “I’m grateful to everyone who made donations in memory of John to support getting this new chair. Your donations will truly make a difference to patient care.”