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Volunteer Spotlight: Kyle Heemskerk

Friday, January 15, 2021

Our volunteers play a vital role in creating more moments for Albertans facing cancer. By helping at events, or offering their professional talents in our offices, their hard work allows us to invest more time and effort into our vision of a cancer-free future. There are no words to say how much our volunteers, our donors, … Read More

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One day at a time – how Nick Owen endeavors to carry his husband’s legacy

Friday, January 8, 2021

On November 26th, 2020 when Nick Owen received a phone call telling him that he had just won $10,000 from the Cash and Cars Lottery, he just knew that it was his late husband, Brad, watching over him. “He always took care of me and I knew right then and there that this was … Read More

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A Look Back At Tony Van Orizande and the exceptional care he received at the Cross Cancer Institute

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

In the heart of Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighbourhood sits the Magrath Mansion. The stunning century-old home was purchased and restored to its original glory in 2000 by Sid and Nellie Braaksma. Sadly in 2019, Sid passed away from cancer, and the family has made the difficult decision to sell the home. ⁠The Braaksma family chose … Read More

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