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Our stories
There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer journey – 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.
Our latest stories
![Jeff with a group of 10 friends and CIBC employees at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, holding a sign that reads “Thank-U Donors”.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/rftc-storyteller-jeff-timmons/jefftimmonsblog2.jpg?rev=5456ded0fb36480286806958449fc563&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=ABA4E3BA01C7290DF9EE03EF5D965B38)
Raising the bar to fundraise for the CIBC Run for the Cure
![Cynthia Menard](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/cynthia-menard-(1).jpg?rev=4167a60b9a15450a9bd14aa67dae275c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=81A13E51B09D1A50DEF81BEA13734399)
How you can support prostate cancer research
![Dr David Huntsman](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/hope-for-ovarian-cancer-research/david-huntsman_thumbnail.jpg?rev=06f3557338bb4776b98ab8c93488d53d&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=92A06B52897A44233FF47A0B92608EB7)
Hope for ovarian cancer research
![Efram Turchick](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/tips-for-how-to-quit-smoking/eframturchik2_thumbnail.jpg?rev=a183104c25564405a2031987e1dfb3d1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=01A122FE64C0F9260745E21E21ACAA0E)
Tips for how to quit smoking
![A parent with two babies on the beach.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/how-to-stay-sun-safe/sunsafetyblog.jpg?rev=f34df387d68745c1b94f17c3596abcd9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=5FC4DCBC313F973C8A1019EA6B14CB4C)
How to be sun safe
![Headshot of Phyllis Branch.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/creating-lasting-friendships-at-camp-goodtimes/phyllisbranchblog1_jpeg.jpg?rev=0bb227f0eefb4119a7fbe9cc7330b5e1&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=BB32AD345C3581ABE0D9794BED49E546)
Creating lasting friendships at Camp Goodtimes
![A headshot of Lori Chambers](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/lc_profile-image-072014_d.jpg?rev=7a5b950f591349a49093bf5c4df85f79&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=68396FDDA4D3F73E927EFDF37B9CF025)
Lori’s story: Working together to create health equity
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5 reasons why we should talk about testicular cancer
![Dr Rebecca Auer](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/creating-a-stronger-immune-system-after-surgery/auer-copped-full-shot.jpg?rev=1c3910e0b4444004b7b3dd54741fb161&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=04C87974F1C6E245C6E551D05095778F)
Dr Rebecca Auer: Creating a stronger immune system after surgery
![Maci Millen in a hospital bed.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/kati-and-maci/maci_blog.jpg?rev=4ec0e75300814dcdbedb6a20936568d6&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=6231EBECE59C4D15478A054137AE9119)
Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
![Evelyne Sauvé](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/showing-the-real-impact-of-breast-cancer-research/evelynesauvphoto1.png?rev=617f1d30ab454702a547d29999232ce4&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=4603D051F8337BF5632B864AE17C2BEA)
Evelyne's story: Showing the real impact of breast cancer research
![A man woman and child hold each other together in a tight hug.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2023/david.png?rev=cc98d90b1cd24eaca124b347ac7f7f17&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=9FECA4E69C1CF271D181A2209BD1A8C4)
How going dry makes an impact
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Top 5 favourite recipes of 2022
![Harjeet and her husband.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/harjeet-kaur/harjeet-with-her-hunsband.png?rev=87eb315bd5494351a29840db003bcd8f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D53D74651A055AD9C4B9DB41D3B0C2AF)
Harjeet's story: Inspiring others to advocate for their health
![Headshot of Joan McVean.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/going-dry-to-honour-a-memory/joan-headshot---cropped.jpg?rev=10c37bedc47345878fafb466f70165b6&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=3791280DC6EB507B56F487FADED95C7E)
Joan's story: Going dry to honour a memory
![Dr Alison Allan](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/help-fund-metastatic-cancer-research/allan-headshot-2--copy.jpg?rev=27b64aac872b49b28cfb94de41b2cffd&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=7CACFD375CE700FFD8E301CDBAF33B37)
Dr Alison Allan: Making metastatic cancer more treatable in honour of donors and loved ones
![A man is hosting a livestream fundraiser with his computer screen and microphone in view.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/tiltify1.jpg?rev=593d9710325c42a18f07d73da9f2ae5f&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=A9B8A1E4E86D43A21ACFFD5A37B94D8B)
4 things to know about livestream fundraising
![Kim wearing a Santa hat, knelling by her dog.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2022/receiving-support-during-the-holidays/kimholidayblog.jpg?rev=88bb29acf4674b958456eae0cfcbc53c&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=AEAB96698EC14E43771712A2259F06EA)
Kim and Margarita: Finding joy and encouragement when cancer doesn’t take a holiday