Rochelle Gartner Primiterra
Jan. 1, 1975 - Aug. 23, 2021
A Celebration of Life
Rochelle was the Owner/Artistic Director of award winning Dance with France Studios and Artist Elite International, where she touched the lives of thousands of students she taught and mentored. Rochelle’s passionate love of dance and energy lives on in her students. She was highly respected within the Calgary dance community. She loved to perform and travel the world entertaining internationally, on cruise ships, and for numerous Canadian shows. Rochelle continued dancing, teaching and performing throughout her battle with Glioblastoma. She was an advocate, raising funds for Glioblastoma research and the brain tumour community through Rochelle's Army. Her passion for life was contagious. Rochelle will be remembered for her courage, kindness, artistry, dedication, discipline, grace, strength, infectious laugh and beautiful spirit. We know her hope, strength, courage and perseverance will continue to inspire other brain tumour survivors around the world. Rochelle was loved by so many and her spirit will live on. For more info on Rochelle visit: https://linktr.ee/Rochellesarmy
Rochelle’s Army continues to focus efforts on directly raising funds to support the research work of Dr. John Kelly at the Cumming School of Medicine’s Clark Smith Brain Tumor Research Centre within the Charbonneau Cancer Institute. Dr. Kelly’s research focuses on glioblastoma, where he leads groundbreaking work investigating the biology of these cancerous tumours, with the goal to discover new therapies and treatment strategies. Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive cancer originating in the brain; symptoms can range from seizures, headaches, and memory loss to changes in personality. In recent years, there has been increased public attention and awareness about glioblastoma due in part to cases involving Canadian singer Gord Downie, Rush drummer Neil Peart and American politician John McCain.
Donations made through this page will go directly towards advancing these research discoveries – your support, of any amount, will help change the course of cancer care and treatment in Alberta and beyond. Thank you for sharing in our vision for a better future of health for all. If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact the Office of Advancement for the Cumming School of Medicine: andrea.ostergard@ucalgary.ca
For information on how you can become a supporter of Rochelle's Army fundraising efforts and to volunteer, please contact Micheline at rochellesarmy@gmail.com.
Rochelle's Army:
Building Awareness, Inspiring Hope, and Raising Funds for Glioblastoma and the Brain Tumour Community.
Join Us In The Fight Against Glioblastoma. Help Us To Find A Cure