The B Team was started in 2018 by Katie to honor her sister Julie—a wonderful mom of two and wife to Phil. The "B" in our name stands for lots of things: Beingessner, beautiful, breasts, babe, bodacious, brave, and cancer busters! In our first year, The B Team had groups across Canada, including Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, London, and Kingston.

Julie's daughter Holly has been the Toronto team captain since 2018. Holly joined the CIBC Run for the Cure in October 2015, just a few months after Julie was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, Holly has participated in every Run, rallying with family and friends in support of her mom.

The CIBC Run for the Cure has always been a way for us to come together—friends, family, and the community—to show our support for Julie and give her the hope and strength she needs to keep fighting. Julie has beaten breast cancer three times and has been off chemotherapy since February 2024.

With your help, we can raise more awareness and fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, as well as support programs and services for those affected by this disease. Together, we can work towards a future without breast cancer.

Please consider joining The B Team or sponsoring me or the team. Your support helps us keep fighting and gives hope to Julie and others impacted by breast cancer.

Thank you so much for your generous support!