Photo Credit: Alisia DeMelo
Beyond uniting 100 participants, this year’s Survivor Bootcamp marks a significant milestone: Mariela Burkett’s completion of nearly 35,000 burpees, translating to almost $35,000 in donations to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation!
Mariela Burkett’s story epitomizes perseverance, especially as she celebrates her remarkable ten-year milestone of being cancer-free. Since her triumph, Mariela has elevated her dedication to fitness, personal training, and motivating others to unprecedented heights, giving birth to the legendary Survivor Bootcamp. More than just a fitness session, it’s a fusion of renewal and familial connection, embodying Mariela’s essence: resilient, inspiring, and transformative. To truly grasp its impact, one must experience it firsthand, knowing that every contribution directly supports the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
Vincent (seen receiving CPR from Mariela) returns to Survivor Bootcamp year after year to support Mariela. Not only does he push the limits during the bootcamp, but Vincent also dedicates himself as a nephrologist at Credit Valley Hospital, providing crucial assistance to the community in their times of greatest need. This event is host to some remarkable survivors. We also had the chance to catch up with Dave Mercer, who recently overcame kidney cancer and received support from Vincent throughout his battle!
Get a head start on 2025… Join Mariela for her next Survivor Bootcamp on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025!
NOTHING CAN STOP MARIELA!
We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have Mariela as part of our Fight To End Cancer ambassador team. We are also extremely grateful to Mariela’s remarkable circle of friends and family, who support her year after year!
MISSING THE NEXT EVENT? NO PROBLEM!
Help Mariela reach her goal by donation using the link below. 100% of all proceeds will go to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
DEFEAT IS NOT AN OPTION!
Public Relations Team, Fight To End Cancer
info@fighttoendcancer.com
Donations to our Fight Team can be made at: fighttoendcancer.com.
Photos available upon request.
Interview Opportunities:
Interview Opportunities are available in studio, on site, and via phone or email with:
- Jennifer Huggins (Executive Director and Founder, Fight To End Cancer)
- Virgil Barrow (Fight Team Head Coach, Kingsway Boxing Club)
- FTEC 2023 Fight Team members (contacts available upon request)
- Presenting Partners:
- Landscape Plus Ltd. (Since 2015)
- Grafton Apparel Ltd. (Since 2014)
About The Fight To End Cancer
The Fight To End Cancer (FTEC) is a year-round initiative carried out by ambassadors, sponsors and volunteers worldwide. Over $2,000,000 has been donated to date, since our inaugural year, in 2012. Funds raised by FTEC are donated directly to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Each year we celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of our FTEC family with a black-tie charity boxing gala. This gala showcases ten men and women who represent our Official Fight Team. Our goal is to raise funds for cancer research year-round with the support of the local community and business owners. Let’s make a difference now in the fight to end cancer, for a long and successful future for everyone. This is an event like no other and has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in Toronto. www.fighttoendcancer.com
About The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation at University Health Network raises funds for breakthrough research, exemplary teaching and compassionate care at Princess Margaret Hospital and its research arm, the Ontario Cancer Institute, which now includes The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute and The Campbell Family Breast Cancer Research Institute. More information about the Foundation can be found at www.thepmcf.ca
