Life does not stop for cancer’s sake! With nearly half of Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, I’m more than determined to help change the future of this disease. I spent June-September 2023 working at Brigadoon Village, where we hosted a week-long Camp Goodtimes session through CCS. This session opened my eyes to the reality and aftermath of a cancer diagnosis for young children, their families and their overall support system. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, every single person regardless of age, gender, or status could experience a cancer diagnosis for themselves, or someone close to them in their lifetime.

This year, I have decided to participate in Nipissing University’s Relay for Life event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. It would mean a lot to me if you decided to donate to my team so that we can help not only those who are presently living with cancer, but remembering those we lost and those who have yet to receive a diagnosis. These donations could help make sure a team of researchers have the resources they need to make a life changing discovery, a patient has services they need during treatment, or that a family doesn’t have to decide between treating their child or putting a meal on the table. There is no donation too big or too small.

Thank you for your consideration, and think about the impact we can make together!