My Story…
My life before cancer was busy and full — I’m a wife and mom to two amazing kids, Elias and Lauren, balancing family and a full-time career.
Looking back, what I thought was perimenopause symptoms were actually early warning signs.
In January 2025, after weeks of worsening symptoms, I was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer that had already spread to my liver and lungs.
Chemotherapy and surgery initially gave us hope, shrinking tumors and removing cancer from my colon and liver. But just six months later, eight new tumors appeared in my liver.
Today, I continue treatment and am so grateful for the care I’m receiving. This journey brings emotional and physical challenges, and any support — whether a donation, a share, or kind thoughts — means more than words .
We are holding on to hope, taking things one day at a time, and continuing to fight with everything we have.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Donate to help Sandra raise money for Bumrun Toronto 2026’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
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Donor name |
Donation amount |
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Apr
20
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Your extended Strive Family
You inspire on the daily, Sandra. go kick bum!
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CA$537.69
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Apr
20
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Meredith Sinclair
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CA$108.31
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Apr
20
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Sandra Silva Gabriel
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Undisclosed amount
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Apr
20
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Sadhana and Gareth
So proud of you Sandra ♥️
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CA$54.63
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Apr
20
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Jennifer Johal
You are amazing Sandra! Kick "bum" this weekend!
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CA$108.31
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Apr
20
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Mahri Machado
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CA$54.63
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Apr
20
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Shawn Smith
Big hugs to a beautiful person.
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CA$54.63
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Apr
20
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Jacqui Smith
Sandra, thinking of you always and good luck!!
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Undisclosed amount
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Apr
19
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Sandra Silva-Gabriel
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Undisclosed amount
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