Matching our Community’s Compassion
[header6]Subhas and Uttra Bhargava love their community, but one of the things they love most is its potential – they know Ottawa is home to some of the best doctors, researchers and innovators in the world.[/header6] Having watched many of their loved ones confront difficult illnesses throughout their lives, Uttra and Subhas have been extremely […]
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. After a recent brain cancer diagnosis in their family, the Cookes got involved with the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation so they could support and enhance […]
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 in the EPIC WALK. It has been one of my deepest passions. I am not a doctor or health professional. I don’t have any special […]
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 started in 2013 with kids in Ottawa who wanted to make a difference. Choosing a day early June each year to host stands all around town, […]
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 finishing treatment, she found it difficult to process the changes in her life and to continue moving forward with her physical and emotional recovery. When Sändi […]
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. If you are planning to update your will soon or considering the benefits of including a charitable gift in your will or other estate plans, […]
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 of us have felt like this? I have. And if you know someone who’s faced cancer, someone you care about, then you’ve felt it, too. […]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Does sugar feed cancer? This is one of the most common questions in the world of nutrition and oncology. The short answer to this question is no, sugar does not feed cancer. Read on to find out more! Every cell in the body requires sugar (glucose) for fuel, including cancer cells. The sugar comes from […]
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 […]
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 […]
