First West Credit Union Puts Family First When Facing Cancer: Lisa Paulson’s Story
Of all the emotions that surfaced after Lisa Paulson was diagnosed with breast cancer, the one that most surprised her was guilt. “Between 2015 and …
Breast Cancer
Meghan Kreuger: Reflecting on Lessons After Breast Cancer
When Meghan Kreuger’s 11-year-old daughter, Maddison, complained she was having “a bad hair day,” as pre-teen girls are inclined to do, Meghan didn’t reassure …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Facts You Should Know
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women, with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime. Prior to October, we’re sharing …
Hoops for Hope
In early 2024, Victoria high school student Keira Lu already had a lot on her plate. The Grade 12 student was making final preparations …
Moving for Mom and Families Everywhere
Workout to Conquer Cancer newcomer, Sean Collins, signed up for the month-long fundraiser to support his mom, Ann, who was recovering from breast cancer …
Moving in Memory
A photoshopped family portrait shows Sajida Shahid (top right) with her baby grandson, even though she passed away before …
Losing the Booze and Gaining Strength – Erin Burton’s Story
Before Kelowna resident Erin Burton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was in the best shape of her life. She enjoyed hiking, …
Why I Ride: A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life
A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life. Suzi has always been active, and she considers herself to be a pretty good baseball player. So in 2017 …
Thanks to innovative therapies, Linda is living life to the fullest
In March 2003, Linda West had just returned from holiday in Thailand when she felt a lump in her right breast. A week later, …
The future of breast cancer care in British Columbia
As I touched on last week, the importance of the BC Cancer Foundation and its donors cannot be overstated when it comes to fuelling …