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

Unfortunately, in the year of 2016 my mom was one of the 27, 700 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. This turned our whole family's world upside down; just like alot of people, we never thought this would happen within our family. But this also made our family stronger, we got to researching on ways we can help support my mom through this journey. With lots of prayers and treatments in 2018 my mom was told she was in remission. We were so happy and thankful that she had made it and was able to conquer it.

In the late summer of 2019, we got the news the cancer was back, and this time terminal in her bones. We were so confused and stunned because we thought she was done with all the struggle and treatments. It was my mom's strength that brought us all together again. She knew she overcame it once and she told us she would overcome it again. Since then the cancer has stuck but she does not let that get in her way. She is constantly living life to the fullest and testing her limits, always looking towards the bright side of life. She is constantly someone my sister's and I look up to. Her optimistic, caring, fearless, and selfless nature are all qualities that I hope to achieve in my everyday life. With prayers and treatments we know we will be able to help her get through this again. This has made our family stronger than ever; and will only strengthen my mom through this journey.

So this year, not only will I be running for my beautiful, wonderful mother, but I will also be honoring my two aunts who have passed due to cancer.

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 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