Toronto Councillor Jaye Robinson battling breast cancer
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Published:
October 29, 2019
Updated:
October 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT
Toronto city Councillor Jaye Robinson on October 18, 2018. Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun
Toronto Councillor Jaye Robinson says she will be taking time away from City Hall after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Robinson made the revelation Tuesday morning on Twitter.
“I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I am currently undergoing an extensive treatment plan,” she said in a statement.
“Over the coming months, I will need to take time away from City Hall to focus on my health.”
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and am currently undergoing an extensive treatment plan. Thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/GswVI1UWWR
— Jaye Robinson (@JayeRobinson) October 29, 2019
The TTC chair said she will “continue to work on behalf of the TTC and Toronto transit riders with support from the vice-chair (Alan Heisey) and the strong team we have in place.”
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The Ward 15, Don Valley West councillor was first elected to City Hall in 2010.
Mayor John Tory issued a statement Tuesday, saying, “I know I speak for all members of council, when I say we are all praying for Councillor Jaye Robinson’s recovery from this illness and we hope to see her back at City Hall very soon.”
He added, “In my discussions with Jaye over the last week, I have found her spirits are high and she knows she has a strong team around her.”
I know I speak for all members of council, when I say we are all praying for Councillor @JayeRobinson’s recovery from this illness and we hope to see her back at City Hall very soon. My full statement here: pic.twitter.com/DFnkMF74m3
— John Tory (@JohnTory) October 29, 2019
Sending all the positive vibes and best wishes to #TTC Chair @JayeRobinson this morning. She's a fighter! https://t.co/oS3Fln5hR6
— TTCStuart (@TTCStuart) October 29, 2019
Politicians lead much of their lives in the public eye. Often that means the personal becomes public as well. It is not easy. As my colleague Jaye Robinson tackles breast cancer, let's all send her courage and love. Thinking of you, @JayeRobinson https://t.co/6sYPeLpCBx
— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) October 29, 2019
Thinking of my friend and colleague @JayeRobinson as she takes needed time to care for her health. She's a caring and committed councillor who always puts her community and public work above self. I wish Jaye all the best and the speediest of recoveries. https://t.co/N874lfecIy
— Kristyn Wong-Tam (@kristynwongtam) October 29, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this. You are strong and I know you can fight this. Take what time you need to look after yourself.
— Sarah Doucette (@SarahEDoucette) October 29, 2019
http://torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-councillor-jaye-robinson-battling-breast-cancer
Postmedia News
Published:
October 29, 2019
Updated:
October 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT
Toronto city Councillor Jaye Robinson on October 18, 2018. Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun
Toronto Councillor Jaye Robinson says she will be taking time away from City Hall after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Robinson made the revelation Tuesday morning on Twitter.
“I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I am currently undergoing an extensive treatment plan,” she said in a statement.
“Over the coming months, I will need to take time away from City Hall to focus on my health.”
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and am currently undergoing an extensive treatment plan. Thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/GswVI1UWWR
— Jaye Robinson (@JayeRobinson) October 29, 2019
The TTC chair said she will “continue to work on behalf of the TTC and Toronto transit riders with support from the vice-chair (Alan Heisey) and the strong team we have in place.”
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The Ward 15, Don Valley West councillor was first elected to City Hall in 2010.
Mayor John Tory issued a statement Tuesday, saying, “I know I speak for all members of council, when I say we are all praying for Councillor Jaye Robinson’s recovery from this illness and we hope to see her back at City Hall very soon.”
He added, “In my discussions with Jaye over the last week, I have found her spirits are high and she knows she has a strong team around her.”
I know I speak for all members of council, when I say we are all praying for Councillor @JayeRobinson’s recovery from this illness and we hope to see her back at City Hall very soon. My full statement here: pic.twitter.com/DFnkMF74m3
— John Tory (@JohnTory) October 29, 2019
Sending all the positive vibes and best wishes to #TTC Chair @JayeRobinson this morning. She's a fighter! https://t.co/oS3Fln5hR6
— TTCStuart (@TTCStuart) October 29, 2019
Politicians lead much of their lives in the public eye. Often that means the personal becomes public as well. It is not easy. As my colleague Jaye Robinson tackles breast cancer, let's all send her courage and love. Thinking of you, @JayeRobinson https://t.co/6sYPeLpCBx
— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) October 29, 2019
Thinking of my friend and colleague @JayeRobinson as she takes needed time to care for her health. She's a caring and committed councillor who always puts her community and public work above self. I wish Jaye all the best and the speediest of recoveries. https://t.co/N874lfecIy
— Kristyn Wong-Tam (@kristynwongtam) October 29, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this. You are strong and I know you can fight this. Take what time you need to look after yourself.
— Sarah Doucette (@SarahEDoucette) October 29, 2019
http://torontosun.com/news/local-news/toronto-councillor-jaye-robinson-battling-breast-cancer