What inspired you to start volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada? 

The support group provided a good resource for information and community for my wife, Susan, and for me. Susan passed away from her tumour 10 years ago. I kept attending the group until COVID-19 prevented the in-person group meetings. After COVID-19, Jamille and Sarah asked me to join them to resurrect the in-person group in Saskatoon. We all felt strongly about the benefits of meeting face to face. We currently co-lead the group and provide a Zoom option.

Volunteers often “wear many hats.” What hats have you worn as a volunteer and can you share how and when you got involved? 

I helped with a couple of Brain Tumour Walks in Saskatoon along with a few silent auctions, starting around 2012. Karen and Gary, former group leaders, set up the jazz night and silent auctions.

What is your fondest memory of volunteering with us? 

Susan had her band play at the silent auction nights and at the Brain Tumour Walks. She loved being able to perform. I loved the joy that it brought her.

With Brain Cancer Awareness Day and Hats for Hope in mind, what message of hope would you share with others in the brain tumour community? 

You don’t have to face this journey alone.