For This Next Dance With Chemo, I’ll Be Wearing My Blue Suede Shoes
About three weeks ago I started getting winded on the elliptical and even climbing a single flight of stairs left me out of breath; soon after I noticed my right …
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My Real Inheritance: Cherished Memories Over Cash
As a terminal cancer patient, a recent chat with my parents about updating my estate documents tossed me into a whirlwind of emotions—and not the fun kind. You know, the …
Hope in Motion — From Data Dives to Darrell’s Ride
Inspirational. Fascinating. Engaging. That’s how I would describe my experience from Thursday through Saturday. The Terry Fox Research Institute brought together 139 passionate individuals from across Canada—nine provinces and 45 …
Maple Syrup, Poutine… and Cancer Research? Let’s Connect the Dots!
Yesterday, we were gearing up (yes! Pun intended!!) to meet Darrell Fox and his National Ride of Hope Team this morning. These eight cyclists are tackling a massive 7,000 km …
You took, and you took, and you took.
Two days to my birthday, seven to the lump— the tiny split-pea in my breast that grew into an unwelcome empire. Twice, I asked. Twice, they said no. Too young. Come back at fifty, they said. …
World Cancer Day: Together, We Can Finish It
February 4, 2025, marked a special World Cancer Day as the Terry Fox Foundation and the Terry Fox Research Institute unveiled their new brand “Finish It” and officially introduced the …
The Dichotomies of 2024 – Sour Lemons and Sweet Lemonade
If I had to sum up 2024 in a single word, it would be dichotomies. This year was a relentless seesaw of challenges and triumphs, sorrow and joy, hardship and …
This is me!
To best appreciate this post, I’d encourage you to play the music first or while you read it. This song is from “The Greatest Showman“, which is probably my kids’ …