Category Archives: Events
By Catherine Boivin on October 28 / 2016
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Events, Uncategorized ]
Volunteer Bakers Bob, Amy, Rosemary, Paul, and Leo. It’s simple: you bake cookies in late November, drop them off at the Foundation,…
By Cancer Foundation on September 8 / 2016
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Cancer, Events ]
For Anne Lewis, music has always held a very special place in her heart. “My father was my biggest influence,” she shares. “He was…
By Marianne Loken on July 28 / 2016
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Events, Families, News ]
Once again this September, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is holding a special information session on estate planning entitled I Have…
By Cancer Foundation on July 4 / 2016
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Events ]
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.…
By Cancer Foundation on June 7 / 2016
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Events ]
When I reached the 2k mark, the downpour had completely stopped, and the unbearable heat once again enveloped all the runners and…
By Catherine Boivin on May 27 / 2016
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Cancer, Events, Families, News ]
“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.” –…
By Stephanie Woodard on May 16 / 2016
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Events ]
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…
By Catherine Boivin on April 28 / 2016
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Cancer, Events, News ]
On February 4th, 2016, Lynda Portelance went bald. It was World Cancer Day, and Lynda was on a mission: to raise awareness of…
By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on April 25 / 2016
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Events, Nutrition ]
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…
By Cancer Foundation on March 22 / 2016
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Events ]
2011 started out as the perfect year; 49 years old, married to her wonderful husband, and just spent a month long vacation in…