I have been running/walking at the Run for The Cure for 10 years. Even before breast cancer struck my family, I felt strongly that I needed to do my part to help beat this monster. My mother lost her best friend to breast cancer many years ago, and the sadness of that loss never left us.  

An estimated 27,700 women and 260 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in Canada.  One of those people is my sister, Marina, diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in April 2021. My little sister, with her usual no-nonsense and optimistic attitude, has been kicking cancer's butt for the last 3 years. She is an inspiration and positive force for all of those who love her and everyone she meets.  

To show my support for Marina and 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 6, 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? A $75 donation can fund a clinical trial for someone with breast cancer to test new treatments to save lives and give hope to countless others.