Arnie Vered is on a Journey to be 'a champion of cancer'

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Ottawa - You're not likely to hear Ottawa businessman and community leader Arnie Vered refer to himself as "a cancer survivor". This married father of six and president of Arnon Corporation found out on March 21 that he had the pancreatic cancer and would require at least four rounds of chemo, maybe more, to shrink the cancer and then perform surgery.
 
"I truly believe the word 'survivor' is not the right word; it just gives too much respect to cancer," Arnie said, one day after finishing his fourth round of chemotherapy. "I'm going to be 'a champion of cancer'. When you're battling cancer, you beat the crap out of it."
 
Known by many as one of the greatest and most giving people that you will ever meet. It is not a surprise the response we received when he was asked if we could use his story here on the website. "I am okay with Pancreatic Cancer Canada using my story and the link to the blog. If it is felt that it can help others, then I am all for it."
 
The blog, The Chronicles of Arnia, detailing his journey of being a champion of cancer, is an inspiration to others and greatly shows how much strength Arnie has himself and how much he gains from his loving family and friends. Check it out.
  
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Arnie has joined Team Greggybear for the second year now in the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation's ULTIMATE RUN for Men's Cancers, which was held on Father's Day, June 16th, 2013, as outlined in the Ottawa Citizen Article. Due to the great support of his family and friends, Arnie ened up surpassing his fundraising goal of $45,000, collecting a total of $45,429.00 from 198 donors and was the top individual fundraiser.
 
We are also greatly appreciative that the 18th Annual Arnon and Ron Engineering Invitational Golf Tournament on June 19, 2013 decided to hold a silent auction with all the proceeds for Pancreatic Cancer Canada. This event raised a total of $27,809.65 and we thank all involved for their contributions.
 
Just the choice in clothing in these two pictures alone, portrays the fighting spirit of Arnie.
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