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These days, the 17 year old makes frequent trips to B.C. ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 Hospital in Vancouver, and JustinB次元官网网址檚 sisters have been missing him, said a close family member, Andrea Rempel.
Just two months ago, life was normal for Justin. He was working to catch up with his graduating class, after losing a year of school to cancer treatment.
On Oct. 29, all his plans changed.
He got the news his brain cancer had returned. He was initially diagnosed on Christmas Eve in 2010. After 30 sessions of radiation and nine months of chemotherapy, Justin was declared cancer-free in September 2011.
This time around, itB次元官网网址檚 not treatable. The goal is quality of life and comfort and the community has rallied around JustinB次元官网网址檚 bucket-list campaign.
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The dayB次元官网网址檚 activity could be a shopping spree at Foot Locker or a day on the beach with his best friend.
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Today (Dec. 7) the Burnside Gorge Community Association is hosting a fundraiser to help the family cover the cost of travelling to Vancouver to visit Justin when he is in Vancouver.
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Take part for the Plunketts
B次元官网网址� Burnside Gorge Community centre hosts a fitness fundraiser tonight (Dec. 7) for Justin Plunkett. The class features yoga, dance and pilates and runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. The event is in the Burnside Campus gym, 3130 Jutland Rd. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Bring your wallet for raffle prizes.
