My Story…
This year's fundraising effort is especially meaningful to me. Recently, I lost my beautiful young aunt to cancer. She was one of the most caring, generous, and passionate fundraisers I have ever known. Even during her own cancer journey, she never stopped thinking about helping others.
Last year when I told her that I was running for Gilda's Toronto (2025) and shared my fundraising goal, one of the last things she said to me was, "I can raise more." Those words perfectly captured her spirit and continue to inspire me every day. They remind me of the incredible strength, hope, generosity, and determination she carried throughout her life.
On October 18, I will be running in her memory. Every step I take will be for her, and I hope to honour her legacy by continuing the work she cared so deeply about. My goal is to make her proud and to help ensure that individuals and families facing cancer receive the support they need.
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Please support me as I run for Gilda’s Toronto in the October 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, ½ Marathon and 5K. This year marks a significant milestone – the 25th Anniversary of Gilda’s Toronto providing cancer support programs to adults living with cancer and support for their teens and children. Gilda’s Toronto also provides bereavement support to those who have lost someone to cancer. Cancer is complex. At Gilda’s Toronto, their philosophy is simple: that everyone living with cancer should have a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community to rely on throughout their unique journey. By supporting me, you ensure that individuals and families impacted by cancer continue to receive the emotional, educational and health-focused cancer support to help with cancer related anxiety. In the words of a Gilda’s Toronto participant: “My world fell apart when I was diagnosed with cancer – the Gilda’s Toronto cancer support programs allowed me to get support from others going through a similar life experience and grateful for the support they also provided to my husband and children.” By supporting me, you help Gilda’s Toronto continue to fulfill their vision: “to help people live while living with cancer”. Thank you.