Metrospec Joins Gordon Frank in Supporting Hereditary Cancer Research Across Montreal

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Metrospec Joins Gordon Frank in Supporting Hereditary Cancer Research Across Montreal

As a trusted provider of specialized cleaning and restoration services throughout Montreal, Metrospec has always been committed to helping the community recover, rebuild, and stay healthy. Now, the company is extending that commitment beyond homes and businesses by joining local philanthropist Gordon Frank in supporting the Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation (HBOC).

The cause is personal, the mission is urgent, and the impact is already being felt across the city.

A Community Leader Takes a Stand

Montreal native Gordon Frank knows the toll cancer can take. After losing both his mother and younger brother to the disease, he became a leading advocate for genetic screening and research into hereditary cancers, particularly breast, ovarian, and male cancers like prostate and pancreatic cancer.

His efforts are centered around the Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation (HBOC), a national nonprofit based in Montreal that is entirely volunteer-run, ensuring every donation supports education, awareness, and breakthrough research.

“Genetic screening is the goal, and I’m involved,” Gordon says. “We can save lives, but we need businesses and the community to help spread the word.”

Learn more about the foundation at https://hboc.ca

Why Metrospec Got Involved

For over 25 years, Metrospec has responded to difficult moments, fires, floods, trauma scenes, and major restoration projects with professionalism, compassion, and care. Supporting the HBOC Foundation aligns perfectly with that same mission: helping families when they need it most.

“Metrospec is proud to stand with Gordon Frank and the HBOC Foundation,” says a company representative. “As a local business, we believe it’s our responsibility to support causes that directly improve the lives of Montrealers.”

By joining this initiative, Metrospec becomes part of a growing network of Montreal companies working together to support early detection, preventive education, and lifesaving genetic screening.

Hereditary Cancers: What You Need to Know

While most cancers appear randomly, a significant number are hereditary, passed down silently through generations. For example:

  • Women with BRCA1 gene mutations face up to a 70% risk of breast cancer.
  • Men with BRCA mutations are at higher risk of prostate, pancreatic, and even male breast cancers.
  • Many people don’t know they carry these mutations until it’s too late.

That’s why genetic screening is essential, and why businesses like Metrospec are helping to raise awareness.

How Businesses Can Make a Difference

Gordon Frank is calling on more local businesses to follow Metrospec’s example and get involved. Here’s how:

  • Donate to support HBOC’s research and awareness programs.
  • Raise awareness through newsletters, websites, or social media.
  • Sponsor local initiatives or fundraising events.
  • Engage your team in educational efforts that promote screening and early detection.

Even small efforts, when multiplied across businesses, can create a powerful wave of change.

Building a Stronger, Healthier Montreal

Whether cleaning up after a disaster or supporting health-focused community programs, Metrospec believes in showing up for Montrealers when it matters most.

“We’re more than just a service provider,” the company notes. “We’re part of this city, and when someone like Gordon Frank leads the way in fighting something as devastating as cancer, we’re proud to stand with him.”