The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
700 University Avenue M5G 2M9 Toronto, ON, Canada

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND COVID-19 As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we know these are uncertain times. At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our fundraising events are crucial to funding the fight against cancer. Today, we are as committed as ever to ensuring safe, healthy and inspiring events in 2020. As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, we want to reassure you that while we continue our planning, we do so with an abundance of caution, ...closely following the World Health Organization (WHO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and our University Health Network (UHN) guidelines. As the situation evolves, we may need to modify some aspects of select events for the safety of all our participants, volunteers and supporters and we ask for your patience as we determine the form those modifications, if any, may take. One thing that will not change is our commitment to Conquering Cancer in our Lifetime and as always we thank you for partnering with us in our mission. For more information please visit www.thepmcf.ca/faq or check event-specific websites.

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In October of last year, Molly and Ryan met while undergoing treatment for the same type of cancer. Both Molly and Ryan were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an uncommon diagnosis for people younger than 45. As healthy and active individuals, the news came as a shock to the couple, and the shared commonality brought them together. Everybody sees cancer as this looming disease. But if something like our relationship and both of us beating cancer comes from that, it's ...kind of like a flower that's growing between the concrete, says Ryan. Their relationship was certainly the silver lining to the situation they found themselves in. This month marks the couples 8-month anniversary and both are doing very well in their recovery! Source: People

Music in the Atrium has gone virtual! Every Wednesday at noon virtual concerts will be broadcast on The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's YouTube channel at youtube.com/PrincessMargaretHF. Tune in tomorrow at 12 pm to watch our first virtual performer David Occhipinti Quartet. David is primarily a guitarist and composer and has been nominated for multiple JUNO awards for his recordings and compositions. ... Concert Link: https://youtu.be/1-vcXFvxLPc

Check out today’s 'Behind the Breakthrough' podcast episode featuring Princess Margaret Scientist Dr. Ralph DaCosta. Dr. DaCosta discusses ground-breaking work in visualizing cancer, his serendipitous discovery that has turned him into an inventor and entrepreneur, and how Terry Fox was the inspiration for his drive to enter cancer research. Listen here https://lnkd.in/dh6kvdS

When a friend or family member has been impacted by cancer, it can make you feel helpless. There are many different ways you can show your support, but one of the most meaningful is creating a DIY Challenge fundraiser that showcases their story and raises critical funds for cancer research and care. That’s what Jillian’s friend Jason did. ... Jillian was only a few weeks away from her wedding to her fiancé, Adam, when she found out she had leukemia. Instead of getting ready for her dream wedding, she was packing a bag and headed to The Princess Margaret. Jillian’s friends and family rallied around her, including Adam’s childhood friend, Jason. He wanted to do something to help, and decided to raise funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre by running the distance of Canada from Cape Spear, NFLD to the Yukon/Alaska border a jaw-dropping 5,514 km. You can show your support for someone in your life who’s been affected by cancer by starting your own fundraiser with the DIY Challenge. We'd love to hear your "Why I DIY", so be sure to tag us and use #DIY2Conquer when you share your story!

This summer, Lionel’s annual 100 km fundraising walk raised $17K for the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic at The Princess Margaret! Since 2015, Lionel has raised more than $70K for this critical component of cancer care. In 2014 Lionel was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma and given less than a year to live six years later he celebrates another year of survival and is extremely grateful for the care he received. ... I walk for the millions of people trying to cope with the mental stress of having cancer. I hope to make a difference so everyone can get the support they need from those working so desperately hard at the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic at The Princess Margaret, says Lionel. Thank you very much for all your support, Lionel! Find out more about his journey at thepmcf.ca/strang.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. With few known symptoms, limited treatment options, and a lack of tests for early detection, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer but we’re working to change that. At the Wallace McCain Centre for Pancreatic Cancer at The Princess Margaret, cancer experts work closely with patients to ensure they receive the highest quality care with rapid diagnosis and optimal treatment plans. ... Learn more here: http://ow.ly/tyH350C9GKL