Cancer Awareness

• Epic solo run across Canada brings hope to those battling cancer

  A New Zealand man is embarking on a solo and unsupported run across Canada. Inspired by his family's battle with cancer, Jon Nabbs is spreading hope and positivity every kilometre.

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  Jan 10, 2024
  
• World Cancer Day: Canadian patients still facing delays in care. What can be done?

  The Canadian Cancer Society (CSC) found that three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, access to cancer care remains inconsistent across the country.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
  
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• Montreal teen shares cancer journey to raise awareness, funding for research

  The videos are also meant to raise awareness about testicular cancer, which, according to Ross' doctor, oncologist Raghu Rajan, is the most common cancer in young men.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2022
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• Man runs from B.C. to Ontario, raises over $69,000 for young cancer patients

  Rick Fall has spent every day of the last three and a half months running roughly the equivalent of a full marathon to raise funds for young cancer patients.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2021
• Lethbridge high school teacher runs first-ever marathon for Terry Fox Foundation

  "I'm not getting any younger and so I thought I should probably run one before it's maybe too late," McBeath admitted.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2020
• New Brunswick prostate cancer survivor says more education is needed

  "The big thing is to educate people on prostate cancer; a lot of people don't know what prostate cancer is," says Charlie Taylor.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2019
• Pedal for Hope enters its 15th year promoting awareness of childhood cancer

  The Pedal for Hope team cycles between several dozen schools bringing games and activities that promote cancer awareness

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
• 38th annual Terry Fox Run in Regina continues Marathon of Hope legacy

  Natalia Chorney, 15, and her sister Tianna, 18, were first-time volunteers at the event. Last year, the two were diagnosed with thyroid cancer just one day apart.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2018
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• Terry Fox Run in Saskatoon raises $35K

  Around 250 people attended Saskatoon's Terry Fox Run in honour of the 38th anniversary of the runner’s Marathon of Hope.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2018
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• Kingston cancer patient takes on Terry Fox Run

  Shelley Mallen, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 45, took part in Kingston's Terry Fox Run on Sunday.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2018