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Our blog features stories from some of the 53 Albertans and their familes who hear the words “you have cancer.” every day.

Artist Amy Reding Illustrates How She Processes Grief By Giving Back

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Amy Reding recounts her cancer journey in her own words: “I was 25 when I was first diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma. Looking back at my PET scan, I can’t believe how calm and composed my doctors stayed. I had a bulky 10 x 15 cm mass in my chest and another– slightly smaller … Read More

Together we can – Cancer patient recalls an act of kindness in her community

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Having cancer and dealing with COVID-19 is a lot to cope with. Robin Hairsine from Edmonton had just completed nine and a half months of cancer treatments on February 4th this year when the city went into lockdown a month later. “After I completed my treatments, I thought things were finally over and that it … Read More

Coping With Cancer During COVID: Randy Thompson’s Plan for Positivity

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

As the world entered lockdown in March 2020, Randy Thompson began working from home and becoming accustomed to the well-worn phrase, ‘new normal.’ But, just two-weeks later his world was jolted even further. Randy was diagnosed with stage 4 liver and rectal cancer. During the uncertainties brought on by a global pandemic, he was immediately … Read More

Kate Bilson’s Breast Cancer Journey: Living Life in a Kind & Generous Way

Thursday, September 24, 2020

When introducing themselves, people usually start by describing what they do in their professional life… Kate Bilson may begin her answer this way, by describing her career as a lawyer and privacy officer, but at the center of her life are her family and friends. Kate gained her greatest insight into the importance of community … Read More

Fundraising for the Cross Cancer Institute – The Importance Of Community

Monday, September 21, 2020

Corey Sekinger received his last cancer treatment at the Cross Cancer Institute on April 29th, 2004. After he was done, he made a bucket list of all the things he’s ever wanted to do and over time started to check things off his list one by one, till he got to the very last item … Read More