2018 was the hardest year of my life. I was diagnosed with triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 39. I was blessed with amazing family and friends who supported me throughout my healing journey. I can proudly say that I beat breast cancer 6 years ago with the help from my fantastic medical team at Sunnybrook Hospital as well as all the research that goes into finding a cure. Please continue to help give hope to people diagnosed with breast cancer and donate what you can to the CIBC run for the cure. This year I am also walking for my beautiful sister-in-law, friend, and 3 of my aunts who have battled this disease as well. 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, but there is still so much work to be done. By participating in this year's Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure, I'm joining a collective that is a force-for-life in the face of breast cancer. I'm running in honour of the incredible people in my life, and I need your help! 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. Did you know that just $100 could fund two hours of life-saving research in a world class laboratory? Your contribution could lead to the next breakthrough! Together, we can change the future of breast cancer. Thanks in advance for your support! Love,

Ida