As a child, I lost a loving, caring neighbourly elder to breast cancer. One thing that's barely changed in all these years - AWARENESS & EMPATHY

Awareness: 1 out of 8 women walking around right now have had, do have, or will have breast cancer. Let's normalize having regular mammograms.

Empathy: A common theme among patients is, "So many friends and family members kind of disappear from our lives, because they don't know what to say or do, so they just avoid." lets be one of those who's totally there for our friends and family, and be willing to hear the tough stuff.  Most people really don't want to hear the negative when they ask how are you doing, let's be willing to hear the negative.

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

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, 2023.

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.