Kids Fishing For a Cure 2019
Kids Fishing For A Cure was founded in 1996 by local Selkirk resident John Harber. John was a volunteer driver for CancerCare Manitoba and on these trips he noticed the many children battling cancer. John, an avid fisherman, thought “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to take these children out fishing and make it a fun day for them”. John enlisted the help of local outfitters Wally Kostinuik, Bob Check and Jim … Continue reading Kids Fishing For a Cure 2019
Inspire for Life – Manitoba’s Lung Cancer Walkathon
This event has been cancelled.
Bondslave MC Clubs for Cancer
News
News Releases Over 260 Lemonade Stands raise $102,036 to Support CancerCare Manitoba CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in Need of 500 Teacups for Women’s Cancer Fundraiser Manitobans rally once again at Challenge for Life in support of cancer patients CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Announces $27 Million Donation Manitobans Encouraged to Host a Lemonade Stand to Support CancerCare Manitoba Significant Donation Supports Centre for Hope at Western Manitoba Cancer Centre Manitobans Encouraged to Make … Continue reading News
Rachel’s Story
“I wish I had Leukemia.” These are the words of 17-year-old Rachel Kashton. And although you probably find them very surprising, I can assure you that you read them correctly. You see, when Rachel was only 14 years old she was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). This form of leukemia is very rare, affecting only 10% of people who are diagnosed with leukemia and nearly always adults. It starts … Continue reading Rachel’s Story
Signature Events
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation presents a number of major fundraising events annually. By supporting any of these events as a sponsor, volunteer, participant or donor you are helping the Foundation raise funds to support the vital work at CancerCare Manitoba. Challenge for Life for all Cancers Since 2008 Manitobans from all walks of life have hit the pavement in support of family and friends touched by cancer. Since its establishment, Challenge … Continue reading Signature Events
Meet George
For someone who has built his entire career on the premise of taking care of people’s money, the fact that George Sigurdson is such an advocate for giving money away isn’t without its irony. But after George explains both his personal and financial beliefs regarding the benefits of giving something back, it’s hard to argue with him. “One of my favourite quotes is ‘No matter how wealthy you are we … Continue reading Meet George
Meet Curtis
Estate gifts have an enduring impact, and can make an incredible difference in our community. Take Curtis Crush, who left a legacy of love through an estate gift to CancerCare Manitoba. Curtis Crush, an American, met the love his life, a Canadian teacher named Ellen de Koning, in 2000 when he was 50 years old. After a long-distance love affair, he moved to Canada to be with her. They married … Continue reading Meet Curtis
Conor’s Story
On December 19th, 2012, Conor was not a cancer patient. The next day, Conor and his family would learn that he was in for the fight of his life. At the young age of 3, Conor was diagnosed with leukemia. Life for the next three and a half years would be very different from his “pre-cancer” life. In the first ten months of his treatment, Conor underwent two surgeries, survived … Continue reading Conor’s Story
Zoey and Zayne’s Story
Before they had names, before they had cute little grins, before they had even left their mother’s womb, the Espayos twins were already in a fight for their lives. Zoey and Zayne Espayos were born on August 30, 2013, but their story actually begins eight blood transfusions earlier. You might think the most shocking part of Reina Espayos’ pregnancy was learning that she was carrying identical twin girls. You would … Continue reading Zoey and Zayne’s Story
