An estimated 27,700 women and 260 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in Canada.

Breast cancer is part of my family story. My grandmother died when my mom was just 3 years old. My mom had breast cancer when I was 6 years old, but luckily she survived and lived until she was 94. My aunt also had breast cancer in her early 50s; she lived to be 100. I got the diagnosis when I was 49 and I am grateful to still be here 13 years later. Since then two of my dearest friends have had it. We live with it, it is part of us. We need to understand why so many women get this disease and we need to help more women and their families live with hope.

To show my support for all Canadians impacted by breast cancer, I am participating and fundraising for this year’s Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 1, 2024.

With your help, I can reach my fundraising goal and make a life-changing difference for so many people. Every dollar I raise will fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and support programs and services for those impacted by this disease.

Please donate today. I believe better treatment options and survival outcomes are possible. Together, we can give Canadians impacted by breast cancer a reason to have hope. And we can help change the future for all.

Thank you! I appreciate your generous support.

P.S. Did you know? Fundraising $300 can fund help provide healthy home-cooked meals for guests at a Canadian Cancer Society lodge during their stay. Lodge guests receive wholesome foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, and meals customized to their dietary needs including those arising from cancer treatment, like liquid and soft food diets.