Your donations positively impact people in your community every day. They could be your neighbours, friends and even your family members. We encourage you to read the stories of patients from right here in our province who have benefitted from the generosity of donors.
Josiah’s Story
After Josiah was born, Susan and Pierre dreamed of watching their son Josiah grow, play and laugh like every child should. They never imagined that before his fourth birthday, he would be fighting for his life. Less than a year ago their lives changed unthinkably when Josiah was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive type of blood cancer. They were terrified. They’re sharing Josiah’s story as a powerful reminder of continued support is needed.
Norm’s Story
When Norm began participating in CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life in 2008, he didn’t have a personal connection to cancer. Back then, he found it was a great way to help others while connecting with peers and community. That changed in 2020, when Norm was diagnosed with leukemia.
Sandra’s Story
A decade after her first diagnosis, Sandra began to suffer from sharp pain in her lower back. She was devastated to learn that the cancer had returned. Despite undergoing several rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, the cancer did not respond. It was then that Sandra and her care team turned to the possibility of a new and emerging treatment.
Karyn’s Story
After many scans and tests, Karyn’s diagnosis was confirmed as stage 3 esophageal cancer. “I was stunned,” she recalls. “I was 59 at the time—just a year older than my dad was when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He passed away from it, so I was really scared.” Karyn knew what the road ahead could look like, and how much it would take to face it—but with her family by her side, she wasn’t giving up.
Dani’s Story
In the summer of 2023 Dani was focused on her health, building strength at the gym and feeling her best. It was around this time that she found a lump in her left breast and wondered, “could it be a pulled muscle?” Within weeks the lump grew rapidly. Dani called her family doctor who referred her for an ultrasound and mammogram. During the ultrasound Dani sensed something wasn’t right.