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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.

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


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My Dad Was My Hero – Christy shares her story

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Nine years ago, Christy Soholt lost her father to cancer. This father’s day, she shares his story. “My dad Larry was a third generation farmer, he spent his life tending to the land that his grandparents settled on in the 1930s. Dad had a love-hate relationship with farming. He carried on the family business because … Read More


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Cancer survivor Bernie Wiebe shares his story

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Bernie Wiebe, father of four from Sherwood Park was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s large T cell lymphoma about three and a half years ago. In May 2019 his oncologist told him that he didn’t need to come in anymore, his recovery was complete and he was cancer free. Learn more about his story this Father’s day. … Read More


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