In loving memory of Janis Foligno, an exceptional leader who offered support and strength to members of the Greater Sudbury community and beyond.
Dedicating her time and offering compassion to those around her, Janis’ love for her family, friends and community is a profound legacy that will continue to support local charities and research projects committed to finding a cure for cancer and those who provide care and treatment to those battling the disease.
Everyone has their own story of someone close to them who has taken on cancer as a foe. From diagnosis, through treatment, and to those nervous years after remission, the battle wages on. But all too often, the battle is lost.
To date, the Janis Foligno Foundation has supported various charities, including the…
JANIS FOLIGNO FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES $70,000 TO GROUP OF CHARITIES
June 8, 2017 5:00 PM by: Sudbury.com Staff
In July 2009, Janis Foligno passed away after a battle with breast cancer. The foundation that bears her name was created in her honour to help those doing cancer research and those fighting cancer.
Today, retired NHLer and Janis’ husband, Mike Foligno, along with his son and NHL player Marcus Foligno…
By John Lappa, Sudbury Star, Friday - June 9, 2017 11:54:08 EDT AM
Mike Foligno, president of the Janis Foligno Foundation, presents a cheque to Angie Woodcock, of the Canadian cancer Society, at a press conference at the Canadian Cancer Society office on Thursday. The organization received $30,000 over three years from the foundation.
Close to 1,000 Sudburians showed up at the Grotto this evening for a night of music in support of three different charities.
The event was hosted by Med-I-Well and money from the tickets purchased will support The Janis Foligno Foundation, The NEO Kids Foundation, and Northern Initiative for Social Action…
With your support, we’ve raised over $750,000 to fund projects and aid organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community.
Our Community
A bonded community creates the strength to make significant strides. When a dedicated community comes together in support of finding a cure and helping those battling the disease, it makes a real difference.
Together, we can improve the health of those fighting, increase the morale of care and treatment providers and help everyone focus on enjoying life by doing the things they love.