Introducing the Cookes: a family of Cancer Champions
[header5]No doubt you’ve felt it before: when cancer strikes close to home, you would do anything for the ones you love.[/header5] And that’s exactly what the Cooke family is doing. […]
She’s Saving Lives, One Step at a Time
EPIC WALK Ambassador Allison McBrine shares why she believes the event’s impact will extend far beyond its final year. [Photo: Rachel Gallipeau] Each year for nearly a decade, I’ve walked […]
How Lemonade is Helping Cancer in Ottawa
Lemonade is a great drink to have on a hot summer day and for the past four years, has been sold to raise money for local cancer care. It all […]
International Women’s Day Highlight on Ovarian Cancer Researcher and Exciting Breakthrough
Cancer Champions @ Work: Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden/Ovarian Cancer Researcher Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden has dedicated her career to unlocking the mysteries of ovarian cancer – and developing new ways to treat […]
Cancer Champion and Clinical Investigator: Dr Johanne Weberpals
Dr. Johanne Weberpals is looking at cancer research through a whole new lens these days. After her father was diagnosed and treated for cancer, she says she learned a lot from […]
A Lifelong Passion for Giving Back
[header6]If you’re looking to speak with Dr. Kanta Marwah, there are a number of places you might find her.[/header6] She could be traveling throughout her community finding worthy causes to […]
Jazz musician set to take stage at Lumière Charity Gala
For Anne Lewis, music has always held a very special place in her heart. “My father was my biggest influence,” she shares. “He was in the Air Force and really […]
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 […]
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 […]