Melinda's Ovarian Cancer Journey
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In January 2024 I received the biggest shock of my life, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I had no idea that my genetics had played a role in leading to this diagnosis, which had been gestating inside me for years. I am fortunate to be receiving amazing and unwavering support from family and friends. I'm also in the care of an incredible team at Princess Margaret Hospital. While my journey is still in motion with hills and hurdles still to overcome, I have made it this far with the incredible support of those around me.
If you weren't aware, thousands of Canadians are living with ovarian cancer and approximately 3,100, like me, will be diagnosed this year. I need your help to further advance ovarian cancer research and treatment options. Enough is enough and I’m determined to improve outcomes for all those affected by the disease.
Every dollar I raise supports Ovarian Cancer Canada, the only national charity dedicated to overcoming this disease. Your donation/participation will help fund vital research that will save lives, ensure educational resources and support programs are available for those who need it, and fuel advocacy efforts because everyone deserves to live life to the fullest.
The next big breakthrough in ovarian cancer is around the corner. I can feel it!!!!! I'm personally benefitting from breakthroughs that were only approved in Canada's treatment options as recently as 2019.
If you are able, please donate to my Walk or sign up to join me because there simply isn’t time to wait. Together, we can improve outcomes and hopefully save lives!!
Thank you for your support. It means the world to me, and everyone affected by this disease.
Hugs,
Melinda
Achievements
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Making an Impact
Has made a donation to this event
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$3,920
Raised
$3,950.00
Honour Roll
Nancy MacKenzie
$250
Mrs. Melinda Gasson
$250
Al & Joelle
$250
Cathy Webster
$150
Seanan and Laura Sumner
The Hardman Family
$150
Lydia Letterio
$100
Lauren Binks
$100
Heather MacKenzie
$100
Mum and Dad Pollard
$100
Kelly and Scott Robertson
$100
Heather Pawlett
$100
Muir. & Glenda Sumner
$100
Claudia Carson
$100
Dubravka Prica Carson
$100
Joan & Larry Bourk
$100
Kathy Murphy
$100
Rob & Donna Wittmann
$100
Mary Frances Ross
Mrs. Harriett Rabien
$100
Jen Puddy
$100
Louise Packer
$100
Jack Hewitt
$75
Jen
$75
Shannon
$75
Pat & Vinny LoRe
Val Smith
$50
Steph
$50
PMP Renovations
$50
The Morris Family
$50
Bob & Peggy McElhose
$50
Stephanie Wilkes
$50
Linda & Scott Sumner
$50
Terry & Sheri Fox
$50
Mina & Loris
$50
Katy
$50
Devin Packer
$50
Barbara Webb
$50
Sandy and Warren Osborne
$50
Cathy Boath
$50
Candice, Scott, Chloe and Mia
$50
Ally Davis
$50
John & Hope Fischer
Paula P
$20
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