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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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Six people holding up a big cheque made out to the Canadian Cancer Society for $110,244.00.
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How the pro wrestling community united for the cancer cause
December 2025
Salimeh wearing a headscarf and hospital gown in a hospital bed cradling her newborn son.
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Salimeh’s story: Facing breast cancer while pregnant
October 2025
Erica Howe sitting on a bench in a locker room wearing an October Saves hockey jersey
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Erica Howe: How a hockey hero became a voice for breast cancer awareness
September 2025
Danielle poses with 2 teammates
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The life-saving power of research: Danielle’s story
September 2025
Ron Luciuk smiling and squatting on the snow surrounded by mountains.
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Ron’s story: The importance of prostate health awareness and exercise
September 2025
RIOT at the Run for the Cure
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5 tips to increase your fundraising at the CIBC Run for the Cure
August 2025
Jimmy Morel stands behind the Relay For Life starting line, surrounded by participants in yellow t-shirts.
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Walking toward a future without cancer
May 2025
BEYRIES standing on a stage holding a guitar and singing into a microphone.
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BEYRIES helps hope bloom in Quebec
April 2025
(From left to right): Juanita, Leonard and Hailey Rodenhiser smiling at the camera wearing shirts that say 'Hope for Hailey'
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How global support helped a family through childhood cancer
A portrait of Craig Savill with his hands together looking at the camera.
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Craig Savill leaned on the curling community during his cancer experience
Vivian Chu hugging her husband and two children
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Diagnosis to advocacy: Vivian's metastatic breast cancer story
Cassidy London smiling and holding a daffodil.
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Cassidy's story: Taking back control from cancer
Paisley looking up at the camera and eating ice cream
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Paisley's story: Healing with joy as a family
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Bonnie Hall looking over her shoulder and smiling
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Finding hope with Dry Feb
A man woman and child hold each other together in a tight hug.
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How going dry makes an impact
Headshot of Joan McVean.
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Joan's story: Going dry to honour a memory
A man is hosting a livestream fundraiser with his computer screen and microphone in view.
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4 things to know about livestream fundraising