#1 Terry Fox School Run Fundraisers in 2023!
There are so many things for me to be proud of when it comes to my kids. I think I have the best kids in …
Survival guilt : living among the dying
I know it sounds strange that I would claim I have survival guilt, which is typically reserved to victims of a unplanned traumatic event such …
US takes the lead in breast cancer screening
Over the past few years, I’ve been vocal in advocating to lower the age for breast cancer screening guidelines. We’ve seen some changes in Canada, …
Mommy Has Cancer has its first story
I’m so excited to be able to be launching my Mommy Has Cancer animated comic strip series about a young family with a gravely ill …
All you need is desire
At the end of October, I was contacted by the “Fédération des parents francophones de l’Alberta” (FPFA) and was pleasantly surprised to learn that I …
Don’t feel sorry for me. I don’t.
Since restrictions have eased, I’ve been out more and have had the opportunity to meet some new people. When they learn about my cancer, several …
Hello 2021! You have given me reason to dream again.
Dear 2020, How can I sum you up? It’s easy to think only about the things “that didn’t go well”. I’ll acknowledge them because they …
COVID-19 + cancer = community connectedness
COVID-19 is tough. COVID-19 + stage 4 cancer is even tougher. The people around me, from family, friends, acquaintances to complete strangers offering help, have …
Giving Tuesday 2020
If you are following this page, you clearly know my story and are following my trials and tribulations of living with Stage 4 cancer. The …