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For participating in 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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My Story…

I am a 6 time Cancer Survivor and in October, 2025  I will be participating in this year’s 5K TCS Run and Charity Challenge for my 19th year, supporting Gilda’s Toronto, a cancer support organization.

By supporting me in this event, you are helping Gilda's Toronto provide free cancer support groups and programs to adults living with cancer, as well as their teens and children. Gilda’s also provides crucial support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer.

Gilda's has been there for me every step of the way. Their supportive programs are essential for individuals and families coping with the anxiety and fear that cancer brings. Gilda’s Toronto provides online support groups, healthy lifestyle programs, education sessions, and nutrition showcases—all crucial for their well-being. Their team of mental health professionals gives people the support they need to relieve stress, reduce isolation, and navigate our ever-changing healthcare system.

I run for those currently going through treatments and surgery, and for those who have lost their battle with this terrible disease. Cancer is not friendly; it hurts everyone it touches. Gilda's Toronto has helped me and countless others through the toughest times, which is why I give back to them year after year.

Please consider supporting me in this event to help people live, while living with cancer.


Love Tova the 6th time cancer Thriver

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Please support me as I run for Gilda’s Toronto in the October 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, ½ Marathon and 5K. Gilda’s Toronto provides cancer support programs free of charge to adults living with cancer and support for their teens and children who are experiencing cancer-related stress due to living with someone with cancer. Gilda’s Toronto also provides bereavement support to those who have lost someone to cancer. By supporting me, you ensure that individuals and families impacted by cancer continue to receive the emotional, educational and health-focused cancer support they require to help with cancer related anxiety. The need for Gilda’s Toronto has never been greater as there was a 24% increase in new membership just last year. In the words of a young cancer patient and Gilda’s member participant: Finding the 20s and 30s support group at Gilda’s Toronto was like turning my head and meeting others who were on the cancer rollercoaster with me. They understood my loss and I understood theirs. I felt seen and heard. Being in this group helped me come to terms with what cancer stole from me at such a young age.” Aneesha R. By supporting me, you help Gilda’s Toronto continue to fulfill their vision: “to help people live while living with cancer”.  Thank you.

 

 

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 28 Neil Bubis $108.31
Sep 23 Anonymous $200.00
Sep 15 Mark H Albert Tova, your efforts here to raise money, awareness and gratitude are so very much appreciated. Wishing you well and thank you! $78.25
Sep 14 Michelle Weinberg $72.00
Sep 11 Batya Avraham Tova, YOU are an inspiration! $39.60
Sep 10 Ross Campbell Thank you for all the work you do! $100.00
Sep 09 Michelle Prosserman Good luck Tova! Undisclosed amount
Sep 09 Jeffrey run, Tova, run! Shana Tova - a year of good health to you all $25.00
Sep 09 BrianP Have a good run! As always, you continue to do good for the community. Undisclosed amount
Sep 08 Alan Burger Kol Hakavod, Tova, for everything you do. $194.18