Feature Stories
Learn about new initiatives underway to overcome ovarian cancer and meet people who are committed to making a difference.
Stories found here are from Seeds of Hope, the monthly e‑newsletter.
In honour and memory of his wife Judy Broom, who died of ovarian cancer in 2008, Dr. Eric Broom will generously match each contribution, dollar-for-dollar, made before the end of the year to Ovarian Cancer Canada up to $10,000.
Stunned, surprised, honoured, tearful – and mostly, humbled. That’s how Helen Ferris of Saskatoon and twin sisters Cindy Sanchez and Christa Slatnik of Winnipeg felt when they got the news that they had been selected as 2013 recipients of the Ovarian Cancer Canada Peggy Truscott Award of Hope.
When shopping for a kitchen cabinet staple like cereal, how do you decide which brand to buy? Is your decision based on price, childhood memories, nutritional information or the promise of a free prize in every box?
On May 8, there was a buzz and excitement far beyond anyone’s expectations.
April 21 to 27, 2013 is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers across Canada for their generous contributions to society.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Looking for a good reason to run 5 or 10 kilometres, a half marathon or even a full marathon in 2013?
Knowing how to manage fatigue caused by cancer can improve your physical and emotion well-being and quality of life. Check out Manage cancer related fatigue: For people affected by cancer – a helpful resource of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Cancer Patient Education Network.
Claudia Connor shares her diary of the journey of 15 Canadians who hiked Mount Kilimanjaro in September 2013 in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Here is the final installment of her compelling day-by-day account of the Expedition of Hope.
Claudia Connor opens her diary to share the journey of 15 Canadians who hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, in September 2013 in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Here is her compelling day-by-day account of the Expedition of Hope.