My name is Justin and I am starting a team to support the Canadian Cancer Society in the Run For The Cure! I believe that we can all help in finding a cure! 

Breast Cancer has affected my life in every way possible. According to John Hopkins University- less than 1% of all breast cancer cases are found in males. My Father happened to be in that less than a percentage. My Father was not given a long time considering when they found the cancer but because of donors like you and advancements in research funded by organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society he lived well past his prognosis. My Father lost his battle to cancer in 2015. 

3 years later my Mother went to see a doctor for her routine mammogram and they found a lump in her breast. Having just lost my father to breast cancer this was devastating news. Although this was hard to come to terms with I knew that because of the support and events just like the CIBC Run For The Cure my mom would get the best treatment available. 

My Mother has been cancer free for a few years now and I am so grateful for places like the Canadian Cancer Society and different organizations all over; They gave me more years to enjoy with my dad, and they let me keep my mom. 

It is going to be my Mother's 70th birthday this year and to honor her and my Father and everyone else who has been affected by breast cancer, I have started a team to Run For The Cure! I am not anticipating to raise much money, but what I am hoping to do is raise awareness and get people to think more carefully about their health and getting screened for cancer. Needless to say any and all donations are greatly appreciated! 

Lots of Love 

- Justin Lord :)