Cancer affects nearly everyone. Whether its a relative, coworker, or friend, it doesn’t take very long to think of someone we know who has been impacted by cancer. In their lifetimes, it is estimated that 43% of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer. To this day, cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, with over 28% of deaths attributed to cancer. These facts are very heavy to grasp, yet they highlight the importance of cancer research not only in the present, but into the future, our future’s.

My Dad is currently battling cancer. I have always seen him as the strong unshakeable person in my life. Watching someone you’ve always considered the strong, unshakeable person in your life, now struggling to carry themselves up the stairs is something that I hope that no one will have to witness in the future. This is why I choose to relay, because as a community, we can raise the funds to ensure that people have the best access to healthcare and support, so that no one has to struggle through cancer feeling isolated and alone.

 Think about the impact we can make together!