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Andrea Frossard has been faithfully participating in the London Brain Tumour Walk since 2013. “I started doing this walk after […]
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would like to thank Al’s Flower Pouch by A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. for being our #BrainTumourWalk […]
For several years, Alysha Cooper has been an active member of Team Holly and Kate in the Belleville Brain Tumour […]
Six years ago, Arlette Boghoskhan heard an ad on the radio for the Spring Sprint; now known as the Brain […]
Barb Clark was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1995, but prior to a seizure that hospitalized her at […]
The year 2021 marked the 10th consecutive year that Anita Nixon, along with her husband Chris and daughter Kimberly have […]
Scott Neville was asked why he participates in the Belleville Brain Tumour Walk. “The main reasons are the connections– the […]
For over a decade Anne Centracchio has been participating in the Brampton Brain Tumour Walk. She is connected to Brain […]
Shelley Hrycay is the proud grandmother of an amazing young man, Kody. “He is the strongest, bravest person I know. […]
In 2003, Samantha Fernie’s father, Keith Fernie, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. “After spending my entire childhood watching […]
“We are the ‘Burgess Blackdogs” and we participate annually at the Brain Tumour Walk in London, Ontario,” proudly states Vicki […]
“Tansi! Hello! My name is Rhonda Head, and I am from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba.” In 1992, […]
Twenty years ago this June, with her husband by her side, Lori Wilson was informed that she had a large […]
In July of 2007, Paul Chapman started having headaches. Since having a benign golf-ball sized brain tumour resected in 1995, […]
Marni Mills is grateful to the people who have participated in another year of the virtual Brain Tumour Walk. “It’s […]
Lois Tucker’s journey with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada began on July 27, 2009, when her husband, Paul, was diagnosed […]
“You have a brain tumour!” these words would change my and my children’s lives forever,” states Valerie Stypula, who had […]
In 2014, Georgia Trimidas’ cousin, Ari, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. “The news was devastating; not only for […]
Janet was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma in 2015. Shortly after her diagnosis, she started attending the adult support group at […]
Michele Bliss first donned her survivor shirt to walk along with Team Dan. She was supporting a local friend living […]
A message from Glenda- The Szpecht-acular Sprinters’ Story. Andrew Szpecht had a passion for and was a natural at sports. […]
While shopping with her husband one morning in 1992, Anne Megahy was about to remind him of something as he […]
It has been over twenty years since Keith Anderson was first diagnosed with a stage 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumour. “It […]
After losing her beloved daughter Andrea to a glioblastoma in 2002, Barbara Armstrong’s journey with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada […]
Tracy and Tania Stevens: two sisters, two survivors, and two times the inspiration! This dynamic duo participates annually in the […]
Renee Fonte, in 2015, started participating in the Brain Tumour Walk, in Kitchener-Waterloo, initially, in support of her cousin Orlanda. […]
Min Lappin, Terry, and Pamela Junck are strong supporters of Team ‘Grant’s Guys’, as they walk to keep Grant’s legacy […]
Chris Quinton always considered himself to be a healthy person. “I always had headaches, but I brushed them off as […]
Myriam Boucher-Pinard is a university student at Concordia, double majoring in a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology, with […]
Every day, 27 Canadians will hear the words: “You have a brain tumour.” “They are unpredictable and complex and can […]
In November 2001, Dave D’Entremont was diagnosed with a central neurocytoma. After his recovery, he decided to give back to […]
In October 2020, at the young age of 43, Michel Patenaude was diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma. This non-malignant tumour […]
Now that the Brain Tumour Walk is just around the corner, it seems fitting to highlight the importance of moving […]
At the very first Brain Tumour Walk back in 1993, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada co-founder, Steve Northey, held his […]
Find your path and follow it, and don’t let the obstacles get you down. That’s just some of the advice […]
Leena knows the benefits of persistence and positivity. One day at work in 2003, Leena suddenly got a severe headache […]
In honour of the 27 Canadians diagnosed with a brain tumour every day in Canada, BUSHAH Luxury Coffee and Tea […]
Few people face the prospect of death like Jason. He views it as an everyday challenge, one that occurs in […]
When people talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, they’re usually referring to a return to normalcy […]
A sure sign of spring, Jen’s chicks were just starting to hatch when she sat down for a talk with […]
Written by David’s father, Lawrie It all began the summer of 1999. David had been chosen to be part of […]
In April, 2020, Kim Stackhouse had a grand mal seizure, leading to a brain tumour diagnosis. She and her husband, […]
Enough love for a lifetime Theresa is a long-time volunteer with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, who decided to get […]
March Break, 2020, in Ontario was unlike any other. The province had shut down schools, leaving parents and teachers – […]
January 25, 2021, was a big day for eight-year old Ethan Hayes and his mom Cindi Shoot. Following a scan […]
Hello, my name is Angélica. It’s been eight years since I was diagnosed with a diffuse brainstem glioma. I was […]
In 2014, when Tracy’s father, Doug, started to become forgetful, he was able to joke about it and pass it […]
“I’m tired.” It wasn’t one big event that caused Taryn Haywood to realize something wasn’t right. It was two words. […]
“I’m not glad I had it, but it taught me a lot,” Stef Scrivens says of her brain tumour. “Looking […]
No matter where you live in Canada, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is here to help. For Natalie Galarnyk and […]
It’s a lottery that no family wants to win. Ten-year old Lukah Labrecque and his aunt, Josee, of Sudbury were […]
Ambitious is one way to describe Walter Robinson. Determined is another. Walter has set an incredible goal for this year’s […]
In the Sault Ste. Marie home of Kyleigh Provenzano, the coveted Cup of Hope sits high on a shelf, safely […]
We could not have predicted the circumstances leading to our first Virtual Brain Tumour Walk, but the support we received […]
Here we are just days away from our first-ever national Virtual Brain Tumour Walk, and I must say we here […]
Nous voilà à quelques jours de notre première Marche des tumeurs cérébrales virtuelle! Nous devons vous avouer que nous sommes à la fois excités et anxieux…
Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlyn Lawes. Some of you may “know” me from my curling career. For those who […]
“Thank God it’s all in my head!” Barb Clark describes her brain tumour journey as “a comedy act.” If that’s […]
My name is Elizabeth Gyuk and I am a Brain Tumour Survivor! I have been coordinating the Belleville Brain Tumour […]
It was Bob Marley who said, “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” […]
Sometimes the youngest among us can possess the strength of giants. Emme is a perfect example. Diagnosed with a brain […]
One of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s most ardent supporters is now its very first hashtag sponsor! Al’s Flower Pouch […]
London, ON–June 1, 2020 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is elated to announce Canadian broadcasting legend, Alan Cross, as host […]
A caregiver’s journey can be fraught with anxiousness and doubt… Especially when it’s a young child diagnosed with a brain […]
I was the type of person who persevered through all things and felt like I had super powers. I was […]
“WHAT?” “Yes!” “WHAT???” To say Abbey was surprised when her now-fiance Tom proposed to her at the 2019 Yellowknife Brain […]
James has always been a fit man – physically and mentally. It’s just part of who he is.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is fortunate to have people like Rubie to share their stories and help raise awareness […]
Chef Christine Tizzard is well known for her culinary innovation and vibrant recipes. In addition to her many television appearances, […]
It’s okay to not be okay. During tough times, we often forget to remind ourselves of this simple truth. This […]
Today, May 1, marks the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month in Canada. For 27 Canadians, it’s also the day […]
Attending a brain tumour walk event was one of the best things for Katt Szedetzki as she recovered from her […]
It has been wonderful seeing so many people at our 22 Brain Tumour Walk events this year. More than 8,800 […]
Stephanie knows how difficult treating a rare brain tumour can be all too well. At age 38, the mother of […]
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