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Home / Blog / Project Champion, Connie Davis: “Why I Participated in the BC Generations Project”

Project Champion, Connie Davis: “Why I Participated in the BC Generations Project”

February 18, 2011

We caught up with project participant, Connie Davis, about why she chose to participate in BC’s landmark cancer prevention study. Connie is a nurse practitioner in her 50s from Hope, B.C.  Here’s what she had to say:

Why did you participate in the BC Generations Project?
I participated in the BC Generations Project for several reasons. First off, I’m a nurse practitioner and it’s important to me to have good information to share with the patients I serve. The results of the BC Generations Project will provide valuable information for people to make decisions about their lifestyle.

Also, my mother is a cancer survivor, so I also felt I was doing my part to understand more about any hereditary links.  And I have to admit, I was curious about how healthy I was compared to my peers!

In the last few years, have you made any changes to your lifestyle in the interest of cancer prevention?
I have followed a healthy lifestyle for many years. I’m vegetarian, I keep my weight in control and I try to stay physically active.

Would you recommend participating in the BC Generations Project to others?
I’ve recommended participation in the BC Generations project to both my friends and family! A nurse colleague told me about it, and I’m glad she did.

What do you feel you got out of participating in the project?
I really enjoyed learning the results of my tests. It provided encouragement for me to keep up with what I am doing for my health and continue to work on my strength and fitness.

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