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.
Fernanda’s Story
September 5, 2024 was the day Fernanda had been waiting for – the due date of her third child. Instead, it marked the first day of her treatment for an aggressive type of stage 3 breast cancer − urgent treatment that unfolded alongside her newborn baby’s first year of life.
Tootsie’s Story
Tootsie’s first experience with cancer was in 2018. Following a routine surgery to remove her gallbladder, she was shocked to learn that she had cancer. Her future felt uncertain as she underwent numerous tests. Fortunately, doctors determined that the cancer had not spread, and the initial surgery was a success.
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.
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.
Mark’s Story
Mark has always been someone who stays active and engaged with life. In his 70s, he was healthy, energetic, and happiest when he was on the move—whether that meant golfing, curling, playing hockey, or going for walks with his wife, Rhonda. That changed in the summer of 2024.