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A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine Featured Image
Courage   March 15, 2023

A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine

“When Melanie was first fighting, I remember feeling that the gift of health was something that I never wanted to […]

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Sarah Blanchard – Redefining Featured Image
Courage   February 15, 2022

Sarah Blanchard – Redefining

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines resilience as “the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation, […]

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Life is Short, Fly Lots! Featured Image
Courage   December 1, 2021

Life is Short, Fly Lots!

Tom Hartai is a brain tumour survivor. Partnered along with his wife, Nancy they are the proud owner/operators of two […]

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Roll With the Punches – Jamie’s Story Featured Image
  June 29, 2021

Roll With the Punches – Jamie’s Story

Roll with the punches.   For Jamie, life with a brain tumour is full of highs and lows, but he says […]

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Every Obstacle is an Opportunity – Stephanie’s Story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk   June 7, 2021

Every Obstacle is an Opportunity – Stephanie’s Story

Find your path and follow it, and don’t let the obstacles get you down. That’s just some of the advice […]

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Faith, Family, Focus – Leena’s Story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk   June 7, 2021

Faith, Family, Focus – Leena’s Story

Leena knows the benefits of persistence and positivity. One day at work in 2003, Leena suddenly got a severe headache […]

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Remember Nonna Forever – Marina’s Story Featured Image
  May 20, 2021

Remember Nonna Forever – Marina’s Story

“Ciao Bella ciao Matti, I love you so, so, so, so, much. Remember Nonna, remember Nonna forever.” This is a […]

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Staying Happy and Hopeful – Alex’s Story Featured Image
  May 14, 2021

Staying Happy and Hopeful – Alex’s Story

I am a 38-year-old living in Calgary. Originally from Australia, I have been in Canada for 12 years, happily married […]

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Toughing it Out – Sam’s Story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk   May 6, 2021

Toughing it Out – Sam’s Story

March Break, 2020, in Ontario was unlike any other. The province had shut down schools, leaving parents and teachers – […]

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Staying Grounded – Prab’s Story Featured Image
Courage   April 29, 2021

Staying Grounded – Prab’s Story

One of the most remarkable things about Prab’s story is that it coincides with history in the making. On April […]

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An Elusive Explanation – Serge’s Story Featured Image
  March 5, 2021

An Elusive Explanation – Serge’s Story

I am a 37-year-old man from northern Ontario, Canada – father of three children and husband to my beautiful wife.  I […]

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Five Stories to Celebrate on International Women’s Day Featured Image
Pediatric News Courage Volunteers People of Note Community   March 4, 2021

Five Stories to Celebrate on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the amazing women in the brain tumour community who have inspired, […]

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Hope and Determination Battling Glioblastoma – Rochelle’s Story Featured Image
Courage Community   January 12, 2021

Hope and Determination Battling Glioblastoma – Rochelle’s Story

Rochelle’s world was turned upside down Good Friday, 2019 when she had a seizure while driving. Feeling dizzy and confused, […]

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Dispelling the Darkness – Daniel’s Story Featured Image
Foundation   December 16, 2020

Dispelling the Darkness – Daniel’s Story

Sometimes, it takes and outsider’s view to completely change a person’s perspective on life. For Daniel, it wasn’t the diagnosis, […]

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Courage, Triumph and My Return to Golf – Mark’s Story Featured Image
  November 24, 2020

Courage, Triumph and My Return to Golf – Mark’s Story

On a cool and cloudy early day in June, my friend Pete and I drove out to the Northern Bear […]

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A Chance For Something New – Mani’s Story Featured Image
Courage   September 28, 2020

A Chance For Something New – Mani’s Story

If you were offered a brand new treatment for a brain tumour, would you take it? For Mani, the answer […]

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Raising an Army – Sam’s Story Featured Image
  September 21, 2020

Raising an Army – Sam’s Story

Sam (Salvatore) Morana went from a brain tumour patient to an inspiring advocate in a short span, even while undergoing […]

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I’m Just Going to Say it… – Laura’s Story Featured Image
  August 24, 2020

I’m Just Going to Say it… – Laura’s Story

“I’m just going to say it, and then we’ll deal with it.” These words will stick with me for the […]

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Living with GBM – Sebastien’s Story Featured Image
Courage   August 18, 2020

Living with GBM – Sebastien’s Story

When I started getting headaches occasionally in May 2019, I assumed I must be getting dehydrated from my weekly intramural […]

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Getting Past the Anger – Aaron’s Story Featured Image
News   August 7, 2020

Getting Past the Anger – Aaron’s Story

My name is Aaron Allen. I’m a husband, a father of two and a country music singer songwriter.   I […]

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Finding hope in a pandemic – Felix’s story Featured Image
Courage   July 28, 2020

Finding hope in a pandemic – Felix’s story

I’ll never forget the moment I was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the deadliest brain cancer in the world. I’ll never […]

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A Fresh Perspective – James’ Story Featured Image
  July 13, 2020

A Fresh Perspective – James’ Story

A lot can happen in 24 hours . Sometimes, it’s enough to completely change a person’s perspective on life. For […]

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25th ‘Tumour-versary’ – Barb’s story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk   June 15, 2020

25th ‘Tumour-versary’ – Barb’s story

“Thank God it’s all in my head!” Barb Clark describes her brain tumour journey as “a comedy act.” If that’s […]

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From Survivor to Walk Convener – Liz’s Story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk   June 15, 2020

From Survivor to Walk Convener – Liz’s Story

My name is Elizabeth Gyuk and I am a Brain Tumour Survivor! I have been coordinating the Belleville Brain Tumour […]

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Laughing every day – Alicia’s Story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk Pediatric   June 15, 2020

Laughing every day – Alicia’s Story

Alicia is now 20 years old. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just six months old, so having a brain tumour is her normal.

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You never know how strong you are – Katie’s Story Featured Image
Courage Brain Tumour Walk   June 8, 2020

You never know how strong you are – Katie’s Story

It was Bob Marley who said, “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” […]

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I’m Not a Superhero… Or Am I – Anna’s story Featured Image
Brain Tumour Walk News   June 1, 2020

I’m Not a Superhero… Or Am I – Anna’s story

I was the type of person who persevered through all things and felt like I had super powers. I was […]

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I Am a Stone – Abbey’s story Featured Image
Courage Brain Tumour Walk   May 25, 2020

I Am a Stone – Abbey’s story

“WHAT?” “Yes!” “WHAT???” To say Abbey was surprised when her now-fiance Tom proposed to her at the 2019 Yellowknife Brain […]

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Invest in yourself – James’ story Featured Image
Courage Brain Tumour Walk   May 25, 2020

Invest in yourself – James’ story

James has always been a fit man – physically and mentally. It’s just part of who he is.

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Helping Others Understand – Rubie’s Story Featured Image
Advocacy Brain Tumour Walk Courage   May 21, 2020

Helping Others Understand – Rubie’s Story

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is fortunate to have people like Rubie to share their stories and help raise awareness […]

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Aspire, Adapt, Achieve – Joshua’s Story Featured Image
Courage   May 19, 2020

Aspire, Adapt, Achieve – Joshua’s Story

Brain tumours can leave a person with a lifetime of side effects, even when they are removed. However, with the […]

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Something to talk about – Christine’s story Featured Image
Courage People of Note Brain Tumour Walk News   May 19, 2020

Something to talk about – Christine’s story

Chef Christine Tizzard is well known for her culinary innovation and vibrant recipes. In addition to her many television appearances, […]

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It’s okay to not be okay – Laura’s story Featured Image
Courage Brain Tumour Walk   May 11, 2020

It’s okay to not be okay – Laura’s story

It’s okay to not be okay. During tough times, we often forget to remind ourselves of this simple truth. This […]

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Metamorphosis – Katt’s Story Featured Image
Courage Brain Tumour Walk   May 1, 2020

Metamorphosis – Katt’s Story

Attending a brain tumour walk event was one of the best things for Katt Szedetzki as she recovered from her […]

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Living and Fighting with Two Diseases – Danielle’s Story Featured Image
Cause Marketing Courage   February 4, 2020

Living and Fighting with Two Diseases – Danielle’s Story

From Cushing’s Disease to Addison’s Disease & surviving 3 brain surgeries, Danielle is a brain tumour survivor who first shared […]

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Janet and Adam’s Story Featured Image
  December 6, 2019

Janet and Adam’s Story

Turning the same age, on the same day as my husband, never gets old. They call us, Astro-Twins.

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Amber’s Story Featured Image
Hats   October 29, 2019

Amber’s Story

I am a 43-year-old wife to John of 12 years and a very proud mom to Amelia 10, Matteo 6, and Joey 4. On March 13, 2019, my life changed.

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Joelle & Rob’s Story Featured Image
  October 29, 2019

Joelle & Rob’s Story

In Sept 2004, my husband Rob was 30 yrs old and I was 8 months pregnant with our second child, days away from leaving work on maternity leave.

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Lawrence’s Story Featured Image
  September 5, 2019

Lawrence’s Story

Lawrence, a successful businessman, is not one to take a decline in memory lightly. Lawrence was in Winnipeg, at home on leave from his job in New York City when he had his first seizure.

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Piper’s Story Featured Image
  August 12, 2019

Piper’s Story

Hi, I am Piper Gilles. You may know me as a world-famous ice dancer. I competed in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

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Aaron’s Story Featured Image
  August 12, 2019

Aaron’s Story

In the summer of 2017, while at work, I had my first episode of what I would now call vertigo or double vision. Something I've never experienced before.

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Max’s Story Featured Image
  April 24, 2019

Max’s Story

It’s been ten years since Max’s diagnosis of an anaplastic mixed glioma. Beating the 18-month expectation that the neurosurgeon had.

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Hazel’s Volunteer Profile Featured Image
Volunteers   April 19, 2019

Hazel’s Volunteer Profile

Hazel has been volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for almost three years. In her own words, she describes her volunteer story.

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Andy’s Volunteer Profile Featured Image
Volunteers   April 18, 2019

Andy’s Volunteer Profile

Andy is a doctor in Calgary who saw an opportunity through volunteering to support patients and his community. He expresses what that meant to him.

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Diane’s Volunteer Profile Featured Image
Volunteers   April 17, 2019

Diane’s Volunteer Profile

As a BrainWAVE and Brain Tumour Walk volunteer in British Columbia, Diane explained what it means to her to volunteer for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

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Kathy’s Volunteer Profile Featured Image
Volunteers   April 15, 2019

Kathy’s Volunteer Profile

“I am proud and happy to be part of the beautiful BrainWAVE / GOcervo family as a volunteer for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada."

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Doug’s Adventure Featured Image
  April 9, 2019

Doug’s Adventure

Hi, my name is Doug, a current defending two-time world rowing champion. Here is just a small summary of my adventure last year.

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Sara’s Story Featured Image
  April 8, 2019

Sara’s Story

Sara’s brain tumour diagnosis came during Thanksgiving weekend 2014 when doctors discovered a golf-ball-sized tumour on her right frontal lobe.

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Yaron’s Story Featured Image
  February 15, 2019

Yaron’s Story

This February 23, 2019, it will have been 15 years since I collapsed in a grand mal seizure and was subsequently diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GB).

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Lynn’s Story Featured Image
  February 1, 2019

Lynn’s Story

Usually surrounded by friends and family, Lynn was alone when she heard the words: “I’m sorry to inform you… an abnormal lesion… aggressive”. A brain tumour. 

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Debbie’s Story Featured Image
  December 28, 2018

Debbie’s Story

On January 31, 2012 I had a grand mal seizure while at work. I was admitted to hospital and found out the next day after my MRI that I had a brain tumour.

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Scott, my story so far Featured Image
  November 20, 2018

Scott, my story so far

Brain tumours have different types and classifications. No two brain tumours are exactly the same and no two tumours cause the same issues.

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Tracey’s Story: Hope and Optimism Featured Image
  November 19, 2018

Tracey’s Story: Hope and Optimism

Headaches are like house guests. Some come and go. Others don’t want to leave; and become a real nuisance. Tracey’s headache lasted a full 6 months.

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Andrew’s story of being tough Featured Image
  October 30, 2018

Andrew’s story of being tough

What do you see when you look in the mirror? When Andrew’s friend looked at him, he saw an immensely tough person and wanted to let Andrew know.

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A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. Featured Image
Cause Marketing   October 26, 2018

A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

More Than Fifteen Years of Generous Gifts. Since our partnership began in 2002, A.M.A. Horticulture have given over $97,915 to support brain tumour research and the organization's patient services, and are determined to hit the $100,000 mark.

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Anthony’s Story / Our Story Featured Image
  August 1, 2018

Anthony’s Story / Our Story

Sharing "our" story. It’s my friend Anthony's story, but I use "our" because when someone is diagnosed with a brain tumour, they don't go through it alone.

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Kate’s Mum’s Story Featured Image
  May 17, 2018

Kate’s Mum’s Story

Thankfully, my mum’s Glioblastoma never returned. Each year she went from having MRI’s every few weeks, to every few months, to twice a year.

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Debbie’s Story: A Family of Caregivers Featured Image
Pediatric   May 17, 2018

Debbie’s Story: A Family of Caregivers

Debbie's family have all had to care for each other, be it through brain tumours (both Mom and daughter), cancer, and physical disability.

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Patricia’s Story Featured Image
  February 9, 2018

Patricia’s Story

Well here is my story, I hope some inspiration is found in it. My husband and I had finally moved into our dream house, can’t ever forget that happy day!

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Roy and the Gamma Knife – A Happy Tale Featured Image
  February 7, 2018

Roy and the Gamma Knife – A Happy Tale

I had headaches, almost daily, for 10 years or more. It was a rare day if I did not have a headache. I used to joke that I should own stock in headache remedy companies.

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Donna’s Story – Skating through life with a brain tumour Featured Image
Pediatric   January 11, 2018

Donna’s Story – Skating through life with a brain tumour

Donna’s brain tumour had probably been in her brain since she was 8 years old. It wasn’t discovered until she was 44 years old, when it was almost fatal.

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