Cancer Fundraiser

• New Zealander nearing end of cross-Canada run to raise money for kids’ cancer care

  Jon Nabbs began his solo cross-country trek last May in Newfoundland. He plans to end his run in Vancouver on Feb. 29.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2024
  
• Preparations underway for B.C. twins’ annual country music cancer fundraiser

  Everyone is chipping in to set the stage for Saturday's Gone Country fundraiser in the fight against cancer, according to co-founder Chris Ruscheinski.

  Features

  Jul 18, 2023
  
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• A 5-year-old girl’s first haircut raises $6K and counting for breast cancer patients

  A five-year-old girl from Laval, Que., chopped her long locks for the very first time in support of breast cancer patients. The much-anticipated cut took place at her daycare.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
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• Edmonton Oilers’ Mega 50/50 will boost Ben Stelter Fund: ‘This is huge’

  A Mega 50/50 with the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation will support the Ben Stelter Fund. 

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
• B.C. cancer survivor raises $14,000 for Surrey cancer centre chemotherapy suite

  Catherine Perka was just 32, newly married and excited to start a family when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2019. She hopes her story of recovery inspires others.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Peterborough Petes’ 2023 Pink in the Rink to honour hockey moms impacted by cancer

  Pink in the Rink has raised $900,000 over the past 13 years. This year's fundraising goal is $50,000. 

  Health

  Nov 30, 2022
• ONERUN comes to an end after 12 years raising funds for families affected by cancer

  ONERUN founder Theresa Carriere expresses remorse for ending the annual London, Ont., fundraising initiative but says after 12 years, it's time for her to move on.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
• 12th annual London Ont., cancer run brings total raised since 2010 to $1.7M

  During the month-long London fundraising campaign, participants were encouraged to walk, run, bike, swim, rollerblade or even skateboard 100 kilometres in support of cancer care.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2022
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• New Brunswick myeloma survivor gives back with fundraising

  The third annual march for a cure for multiple myeloma took place in Saint John on Sunday with a local fundraising goal of $10,000.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
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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