Holiday Eats
The holidays – the most wonderful (and difficult) time of the year! No matter how hard you may try, you will find yourself surrounded by sweets and treats. Whether you are walking through the mall, at work or visiting with family and friends – temptation seems to present itself quite frequently this time of year. I […]
Remembering Max Keeping, Cancer Champion
Today, I wish I had your way with words, dear friend. You were their master and at your command they reached out and grabbed our hearts. And through them you made us all better people. You made us think and care about our neighbours. I wish I had your way with words because I think […]
Power Foods for Families On-The-Go
It’s that time of year again! With the end of summer comes the end of holidays and getaways – and a return to the hectic everyday schedule of school and activities. And for many families, it’s also the start of long weekends (for tryouts), extra-early mornings (for practices), shopping excursions (to replace equipment that doesn’t […]
What’s for Breakfast? (and snack and lunch)
Breakfast. The ever elusive meal. The most important meal of the day. The one that needs the best balance. The one with low/no sugar. The one you’re meant to eat within an hour of waking up. So much to remember – but just work on breakfast and you’ll feel fitter, lighter and more energetic in no […]
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Celebrates Nurses Week
Cancer patient Millie Bourdeau and Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation VP of Survivorship Care Johanne Levesque present oncology nurse Sandra Lowry with the Carole & Norman Zagerman Compassionate Care Award Oncology Nurse Receives the Carole & Norman Zagerman Compassionate Care Award Millie Bourdeau is used to taking charge of tough situations. As director of Public Safety […]
Thanks to our donors, “Ottawa scientists hail ‘viral strategy’ to fight pancreatic cancer”
You may be aware that Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most devastating cancers. It is often diagnosed very late-stage and is considered a “treatment refractory disease”. For the 85% who don’t get surgery, most die within 6 months. With your help, we are trying to change that. At the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, cancer […]
Busting a Move for Breast Health
WOW! What an incredible day! It was my absolute pleasure to get on the floor with our Bust a Move participants on Saturday, March 28 and I was so moved by their dedication to improving breast health in our region. We laughed, we cried – but most of all, we moved, grooved and celebrated the […]
Maybe Maple?
So often you hear “stay away from sugar”! And it’s true – to a certain extent and unavoidable at times. I think blanket statements are…
20 Years of Discovery
What do the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and the US Space Shuttle Discovery 19 have in common? You might guess