Getting Through Cancer “My Way”
Photo by Tanja Webster Coining it as her “Cancer Adventure,” Sändi Webster has been down a winding road since she was first diagnosed with cancer in the spring of 2014. After […]
The Tragically Hip: What Gord Downie’s Courage Means to One Cancer Survivor
Denis Raymond captures a moment featuring one of Gord Downie’s iconic hats. You’ve probably heard the latest on the Tragically Hip: lead singer Gord Downie was recently diagnosed with an aggressive […]
Valecraft Homes Take Cancer Care to Heart
[header6]Valecraft Homes, known for their community involvement, furthered their continued support of local cancer care this summer.[/header6] As a long-time supporter of the Cancer Foundation, Valecraft sent a team to […]
Save the Date!
Once again this September, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is holding a special information session on estate planning entitled I Have a Will: Ensuring my wishes for family and charity. […]
Why Jordana Vered is Participating in the EPIC Walk for Cancer Care
My Dad was never going to be a cancer survivor. He was determined to be a Cancer Champion, a new term he introduced to the cancer lexicon. He said that […]
Christina’s Run for Cancer
When I reached the 2k mark, the downpour had completely stopped, and the unbearable heat once again enveloped all the runners and walkers. The air became thicker, almost putrid, and I […]
Sacrificing his braid in honour of his warrior brothers
“I find it very difficult to see so many people, family and friends go through this battle and not be able to fight with them.” – Peter Masson How many […]
Race Weekend Fitness Tips
Here you are days away from the big weekend. You’ve made the decision to participate in this year’s event, registered for your race, trained to achieve your goal, lined up […]
“It’s all I can do to get out of bed every morning.”
On February 4th, 2016, Lynda Portelance went bald. It was World Cancer Day, and Lynda was on a mission: to raise awareness of living life with cancer and to raise […]
Lemon Recipes
June 4th 2016 will be our 3rd Lemonade Standemonium! In light of this, here are some lemon recipes, courtesy of Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN, RD, Nutrition Coach for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Zesty […]