April was named Cancer Services Month in Portage la Prairie.

Mayor Irvine Ferris signed an official proclamation Monday with Sharilyn Knox, Executive Director of Central Plains Cancer Services.

"April is a big month for us," says Knox. "We're very excited the City of Portage is supporting us this way. We're going to have our door-to-door canvassers out this month and we're hoping that the citizens of Portage will open up their hearts, and their wallets, and support us with the programs that we do and provide."

Mayor Ferris feels it's an important move because everyone has been touched by cancer in some way.

"This organization does so much for our community, and this fundraising that they're embarking on helps them deliver the kinds of services people in our community will benefit from."

Central Plains Cancer Services' door knockers will be out this month, Knox says they've also got a few events coming up.

"We have the April Fashion Show on April 27th at Canad Inns, they're our title sponsor this year. Portage Realty is also having a Spring Crawl on April 13th, and you can find out more info on that at our Facebook page."