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There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer experience – from prevention, to diagnosis, to treatment, to life with or beyond cancer. Here, you’ll find real experiences from Canadians across the country and learn how your support is helping the Canadian Cancer Society make a difference. Explore stories that highlight the impact of groundbreaking cancer research, support programs and services, advocacy, healthy living and more.

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Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
A woman in sportswear raising her arms in celebration
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Hear the 5 milestones reached in breast cancer research through those it affected most
Meredith holding a Canadian flag with another person, sitting on some snow.
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A CIBC employee climbs mountains to change future of breast cancer
Wendy Garner at a CIBC Run for the Cure event
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I have felt the impact of the CIBC Run for the Cure 
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil.
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Jeff with a group of 10 friends and CIBC employees at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, holding a sign that reads “Thank-U Donors”.
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Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.
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Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday
Dr Morag Park
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Dr Morag Park: 30 years of advancing breast cancer research and creating hope
Coral and her daughter hugging and they are wearing pink CIBC Run for the Cure t-shirts
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For Coral the CIBC Run for the Cure is an experience like no other
Konstance standing with her family on a pier, 2020 Run for the Cure (virtual).
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CIBC employee finds a greater outlook and new inspiration at CIBC Run for the Cure
An older man reviewing test results on a tablet with a female doctor.
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6 key findings that reveal the impact of cancer in Canada in 2022
Coral hugging her adult daughter, while they’re both wearing pink face masks.
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“You can do this.” – Facing breast cancer with positivity and hope
Maja surrounded by a group of people at a past Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure event.
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To give at least one person hope in the face of breast cancer: Maja's story
Kim while out for a run
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How a breast cancer survivor and CIBC Run for the Cure supporter found community and connection
Two people embracing and smiling
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6 reasons to celebrate breast cancer awareness month
Meghan in her hospital bed
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“I didn’t want to live in fear” – A Canadian shares her story of getting a double mastectomy at 24