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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.

“There is good that has come from this” – Calgary mom shares her cancer story

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Shortly after her 46th birthday, Natalie Kwadrans was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Despite having her life turned upside down, Natalie believes cancer has given her more than it has taken away. The Calgary resident shares her story today. “The last 3 months of 2018 were tough. In mid-October, I severed a tendon in … Read More

Michael Halliwell - Enbrudge Ride to Conquer Cancer

Tips for Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Participants

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Michael Halliwell knows a thing or two about taking on the epic Enbridge Alberta Ride to Conquer Cancer. The two-day, 200-plus-kilometre charity ride – which has more than 1,900 participants – has taken place in Alberta every summer for a decade, and has raised more than $74 million for the Alberta Cancer Foundation since its … Read More

Why I Ride – Matthew Miller

Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer has been running for 10 years in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Every year, thousands of cyclists make the two-day, 200-km journey through Alberta roads as spectators cheer them on. The Alberta Ride has raised more than $74 million since its inception, in support of cancer research, clinical trials and enhanced … Read More

Remembering Tony Shirt

Friday, June 21, 2019

In December 2015, Elizabeth Shirt lost her husband Tony to cancer. Today she looks back at the legacy of her husband, a loving father and member of the Saddle Lake First Nations community. “Tony had a loud laugh that just echoed through the room. He was always laughing at his own jokes and everybody else’s. … Read More

Fundraising Together for Dylan Somers

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Chuck Somers remembers his son, Dylan as a quick-witted boy who loved to make people laugh. In January 2016, he lost his son to stomach cancer. Today, he shares his story. “He said he had a sore throat so we took him to the doctor, they said he probably had heartburn so they gave him … Read More