With nearly half of Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, I’m more determined than ever to help change the future of this disease. 

The day my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer will forever be one of the worst days of my life. For six months I watched her fight this awful disease with ever ounce of her strength. I have never been prouder or more inspired in my life. Although cancer took her from my life about two years ago, she did not lose her battle. Her courage and resilence will live on, along with the resilience and courage of all current cancer patients and survivors, to inspire hope in others. 

After experiencing the horrors of cancer first-hand, I have gained a new appreciation for the importance of cancer research. Pancreatic cancer is especially difficult to diagnose at early stages, and requires advanced technology in order to catch the cancer before stage 3 or 4. Donations to the Cancer Society will help researchers make advancements in the field that will allow these technologies to exist, as well as therapies and treatments for various other types of cancer. 

I hope you consider donating to my page and helping my friends and I reach our goal. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

Thank you for reading!