Every day someone hears the life-changing words that they or someone they love has cancer.  As too many people know, that moment sticks with you for the rest of your life. Cancer made an impact on my family over 40 years ago, when my grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time in 1979, we had less information about how to treat cancer and even what cancer was. My mom and her family lost my grandma to breast cancer when she was only 49. In 2017, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the the time of her diagnosis she was a teacher beloved by all her students, she was the best mom to two teenagers, she was a talented runner, an aunt to a whole bunch of nieces and nephews, a sister and the best cupcake baker. After two surgeries and weeks of radiation treatment she was declared cancer free. Over 7 years ago my mom was and still is everything I said she was. Now because of her fighting spirit and support from family, friends, doctors, nurses and researchers she has become a two time half-marathon finisher, the mother to two adults, a great aunt to her adorable great nieces and nephews and much more. Becasue of the advancements in research and medicine and the growing awareness around cancer prevention and early detection more and more people are beating cancer. Being a part of Relay for Life means that you are making a difference in someone's life.  My story is just one of millions; together we can make sure that one day cancer never takes another mother, father, friend, child, or life. I am raising money for Relay for Life in honour of my mother, grandmother, aunts and everyone who has fought their battle against cancer. 

Please help me reach my fundraising goal for Relay For Life.  It doesn’t matter how small the step, it makes a difference. Not only for those living with cancer now, but for those remembering and honouring those we’ve lost.  Any and every donation could help make sure a team of researchers has the resources they need to make a life-saving discovery or a patient has access to support services when they need it most. 

Think about the impact we can make together!