A Musical Journey of Hope
The Manitoba Wave of Light is a province-wide musical initiative led by the Manitoba Band Association in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. This heartfelt fundraiser aims to unite musicians of all ages and skill levels, harnessing the healing power of music to raise funds for cancer care and research.
Join us as we come together through music, honouring our experiences, and creating a wave of light across Manitoba filled with hope for a brighter future. Together, through music, we can make a difference.
Challenge for Life is an opportunity to improve your own health, and reduce your personal risk of cancer, while raising money and awareness for all cancers affecting Manitobans. Making progress against cancer requires significant collective effort and the involvement of Manitobans – like you – across our province.
June 13, 2026 at Assiniboine Park | Virtual: June 6-13
Four ways to #TaketheChallenge: 20k Walk | 5k Walk | Work It | Virtual
The 20k Walk
Embrace the adventure and walk 20 kilometres on event day. Beginning and ending in Assiniboine Park, journey through some of Winnipeg’s most charming and historic neighbourhoods.The 5k Walk
Take in the beauty of Assiniboine Park with a 5-kilometre walk along its paths.Work It
Sweat and smile while exercising for 200 non-continuous minutes under a tent on the grounds of Assiniboine Park. Full schedule of workouts to come.Virtual Challenge
Unable to attend in person? Create your own Challenge to complete a distance of 20k or 5k, or 200 minutes of exercise.Complete your Challenge over a week or in one go! Whether you choose to walk, cycle, swim, run or workout, the possibilities of your unique Challenge are limited only by your imagination! Plus, we warmly invite you to join us at Assiniboine Park on June 13 for the event celebrations to walk down Victory Road and ring the bells in triumph as you cross the finish line!
The Task
To complete the goal set last year of swimming from Grand Beach to Gimli, Manitoba. The distance is about 26km and depending on conditions it might be shortened to about 22km which is the distance to Willow Point.
Last August, the team made it about 16km until my shoulders seized up.
Lessons learned; More dry land training, increase my shoulder mobility, shorter feeding breaks and less dilly dallying along the way!
Why try again?
Last year was a great success but I feel the need to give it another shot. When researchers are working on the next breakthrough, many roadblocks pop up along the way but they continue on. I feel the same way. Just because we came up short last year doesn’t mean the towel has to be thrown in. Our team will be ready to go and the additional funds raised will hopefully make that much more of a difference in the quest for the next breakthrough.
I was first diagnosed with NHL in 1999 and treated with Chemotherapy in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Health Sciences Centre. Things went well and I was cancer free for 20 years and then I had a re-occurrence in 2019. On January 10th, 2020 I underwent a stem cell transplant at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta and here we are 6 years later! This is a photo of my wife Laura and I ringing the gong in the courtyard of the new Arthur E.J. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary last January celebrating the 5 year good health milestone.
Thank you for visiting my page and your continued support!
When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. | Where: RBC Convention Centre, York Ballroom
Join Us for the Guardian Angel Benefit celebrating its 35th anniversary
Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2026, and be part of the Guardian Angel Benefit—CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s signature fundraising gala. This special event is dedicated to supporting women facing cancer in our community.
Why Your Presence Matters
For 35 years, our generous donors and volunteers have played a crucial role in helping over 3,000 women who will receive a cancer diagnosis this year. Your support is essential in continuing to provide access to leading-edge treatments and vital physical and emotional support services.