Rebounders Canada

Thriving not just surviving.

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Who are Rebounders?

A social group to connect pediatric cancer survivors who are 19+ years old, navigating the world as adults and feeling isolated from society. Jill Sprawson, Executive Director, says the main focus is “letting survivors know they are not alone.”

Where are Rebounders chapters located?

Toronto, Ottawa and London have local chapters.

When are Rebounders meetings?

  • London 3rd Saturday of each month
  • Toronto the 2nd Saturday of each month
  • Ottawa has different meeting dates

What happens at a Rebounders meeting?

  • Typically snacks, fun & games and lots of discussion
  • Also, outings to attend local activities, such as festivals, sporting events, etc.
  • Rebounders Canada also hosts a Rebounders Day every other year with social activities geared to survivors
  • Rebounders Canada hosts a fundraising dinner in alternate years to Rebounders Day

How did Rebounders begin?

Founder: Andrew Sprawson (1963-2012)

Andrew was a brain tumour survivor diagnosed at the age of 10. He was treated with surgery and radiation and experienced many of the late effects we see in survivors. He began to feel isolated and reached out to other survivors and Rebounders was born. Andrew married in 1997 and his wife, Jill, serves as the Executive Director of Rebounders.

What do members say?

“I went to my first meeting today.  I soaked it all in and was able to share stories right away after feeling so comfortable. I made new friends today and I am so filled with esteem that I never felt before.”

“Having another survivor to talk to about your cancer experience and day-to-day struggles is like nothing I have ever experienced before. It is so rewarding.”

“When you put a group of survivors together, there seems to be no end to the conversation, instant comfort and laughter.”

“It is great that all the Rebounders can relate to each and every person. Rebounders created a space where we don’t feel judged or lower than the other. We are on the same level because we all went through the same thing—one way or another—and we automatically understand each other’s pain. There is always a sense of joy at every Rebounders meeting that you can’t get anywhere else.”

How to Contact Rebounders

http://rebounders.ca/

Call Jill Sprawson at 905-616-1976 or email jill@rebounders.ca

Membership is free and members can request to join the goup's Facebook page.