Stories

Michael Kornecook
April
14

Michael Kornecook

Michael was preparing to move with his wife to Ottawa when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) after a routine doctor's visit. In this podcast, he shares his story from diagnosis to remission.

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Alyssa Brandone
April
14

Alyssa Brandone

21 years ago, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I was devastated, as was my family. One day I was living the life of a normal 11-year-old, and the next, I was confined to the Montreal Children’s Hospital. It’s a reminder of how quickly life can change.

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Meet Ollie – A Story of Strength and Resilience
April
14

Meet Ollie – A Story of Strength and Resilience

At just 7 years old, Ollie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive blood cancer. After years of intense treatment, two relapses, and even losing his eyesight, Ollie never gave up.

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Tom Wong
April
14

Tom Wong

Great family, amazing friends, an inner faith I could count on, and a healthy body that was still holding up on the softball diamond; life was going great. In the summer of 2014, I started noticing changes.

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Joedy Tapp
April
14

Joedy Tapp

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to share my story as part of your awareness and fundraising initiative. It means a lot to me to be able to contribute, and my hope is that by sharing my experience,

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Theo
April
14

Theo

Last year, 10-year-old Theo was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia—a fast-growing blood cancer. His life and childhood instantly fell apart.

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