Every day, 70 Canadians will hear the words “you have breast cancer.” While these Canadians are living longer, healthier lives after a breast cancer diagnosis, there is still so much work to be done, particularly for those who have been diagnosed as Stage 4. 

In 2014 my sister Matee was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and following an intensive treatment plan of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she was able to pass the 5-year mark of being Cancer-free. Since then, we have come together every year to walk/run in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. 

Unfortunately at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, we learned that Matee was now living with Stage 4 Metastatic breast cancer, which currently has no cure. She is not letting this illness define her however and is continuing to live a very active life with her family and friends. 2020 also saw the Stage 1 diagnosis of our mother, who is now doing very well following treatment. 

On October 6, I’m participating in Run for the Cure for the 11th consecutive year, in honour of my sister, my mother, and too many other incredible people in my life who have been impacted by Cancer. I am very proud to say that since 2014 we have raised over $73,000 and we look forward to contributing more to the fight against Cancer.

Please contribute what you can to help me achieve my fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference. Your donation will fund ground-breaking research to help save the lives of more Canadians and provide support programs for people affected by breast cancer.  
 
Together, we can change the future of breast cancer. 
 
Thanks in advance for your support!