I Want You to Know 2023
Halima
About Me I consider myself a cancer thriver! I am incredibly conscious of the gift of today! I am a 53 yr old single mother of three children whom I am grateful for. I am of British decent. I love anything near the water, walking, and being outside! I am part of a breast cancer…
Read MoreChristina
About Me I was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. I have 2 sons and have been with my husband for 20 years. I am first generation Canadian of two hard working immigrants. I am half Laotian, Vietnamese and French. I am 37. My Breast Cancer Story My husband felt a lump in my breast…
Read MoreSheila
About Me My name is Sheila and I am 51 years old. I was born in the Philippines in a small town called Roxas City. I came to Canada in 1973, when I was just over a year old, with my mother and two older siblings. My father came in 1972 and sponsored us. Shortly…
Read MoreIn Memory: Stephanie
We were very saddened to lose Stephanie shorty after this photo series. Here is her story in her own words: About Me I’m a mom to three wonderful children and a wife to an amazing man who I love deeply. I am also a full time cancer fighter. I have an incredible support system made…
Read MoreChristella
About Me I’m a photographer and a mom. Prior to getting diagnosed with cancer in March 2022, I had just begun venturing out into the dating world again. I was 35. I have 3 kids, ages 5-13, and am a creator by nature. My partner and I met only a month before my diagnosis process…
Read MoreLucia
About Me I was born and raised in Toronto. I’m a proud mother to a tween, Abbey and Olivia Joy, a Black Pug. I have been teaching for 20+ years. I’m an avid traveler and have visited 52 countries. My Breast Cancer Story As varied as my background is, there is one walk of life…
Read MoreAdeeba
About Me I am Adeeba Timal and I am 33 years old. I am a teacher, wife (married to my high school sweetheart), and mom of 3. My boys are 2, 4, & 5. I am a first generation Canadian; my mom immigrated from Guyana and my dad from Bangladesh. My cultural background is East…
Read MoreConnie
About Me My name is Connie. I am 45 years young and a mother of a teenage boy with Autism. I work full-time as a dental patient care coordinator. In my spare time, I enjoy making memories with my son doing out of the ordinary activities. I love the outdoors and all of nature’s glory,…
Read MoreKarleen
About Me My name is Karleen. I am a 52 year old Jamaican born, 2 time breast cancer survivor. My Breast Cancer Story My cancer journey began at the age of 30. My husband was the one to discover a small lump, the size of a pea on the outside of my right breast, closer…
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