Category Archives: Events

Love Baking?

By Catherine Boivin on October 28 / 2016

[ 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,…

Jazz musician set to take stage at Lumière Charity Gala

By Cancer Foundation on September 8 / 2016

[ 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…

Save the Date!

By Marianne Loken on July 28 / 2016

[ Events, Families, News ]

Once again this September, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is holding a special information session on estate planning entitled I Have…

Why Jordana Vered is Participating in the EPIC Walk for Cancer Care

By Cancer Foundation on July 4 / 2016

[ 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.…

Christina’s Run for Cancer

By Cancer Foundation on June 7 / 2016

[ Events ]

When I reached the 2k mark, the downpour had completely stopped, and the unbearable heat once again enveloped all the runners and…

Sacrificing his braid in honour of his warrior brothers

By Catherine Boivin on May 27 / 2016

[ 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.” –…

Race Weekend Fitness Tips

By Stephanie Woodard on May 16 / 2016

[ 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…

“It’s all I can do to get out of bed every morning.”

By Catherine Boivin on April 28 / 2016

[ 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…

Lemon Recipes

By Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN,RD on April 25 / 2016

[ 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…

Why Brenda Runs in Support of Ottawa Cancer

By Cancer Foundation on March 22 / 2016

[ Events ]

2011 started out as the perfect year; 49 years old, married to her wonderful husband, and just spent a month long vacation in…