![A photo of a mom sitting on a sofa with her daughter and young son.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/about-stories-hero.jpg?rev=f044fd649556407485acd2a7a7c529f0&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=575&ch=425&hash=0CF94B121F4E71F40EF9660BBF912E6B)
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
![Elu and Inara, smiling and laughing in a nature park.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/joy-and-comfort-at-camp-goodtimes/inara--jennifer-hatfield--familyresize.jpg?rev=69f04a57c98a4237b83341446fb48c30&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=E5150BA8FB7AF3F7E4D4B7792F378520)
Joy and comfort at Camp Goodtimes
![Paisley looking up at the camera and eating ice cream](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/paisley/paisley-thumbnail.jpg?rev=c007fb4d496345c5b798592a49e7e8fc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=FA9BC68B0DF720018C4AF53A9F1B0288)
Paisley's childhood cancer story: Healing with joy as a family
![A group of people's hands on top of each other](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2024/world-cancer-day/en-wcd-thumbnail.jpg?rev=17ca4969368d4be097a53f3384d3d04a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=8809999B15B27471B0A47DDC647DDBDD)
How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
![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
![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
![Three siblings sitting in a row hugging each other and smiling.](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2021/15-heartwarming-photos-of-kids-affected-by-cancer-at-camp/2021-camp-goodtimes-photo-blog-740x780.jpg?rev=cad29f5d8a93447aaa61910b0ee711d9&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=234B96A4F31528CFE40D17A6F7FB6AFE)
15 heartwarming photos of kids affected by cancer at camp
![Maci standing next to Police Sergeant John Townsend](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/pedalling-for-hope-to-support-children-faced-with-cancer/aboutus-stories-pedalforhopemaci-maciwithsgttownsend.jpg?rev=e0f34cdfaa9448189385aebae79e116a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=63013E56AA0B02C6FA2D2D06D24C9A9E)
Pedal for Hope: When Maci met Sgt. John Townsend
![A young boy sits on top of his father’s shoulders](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/5-new-stats-about-the-changing-impact-of-cancer-in-canada/blog-image-5-sized.jpg?rev=217991b9a54445debeabec0fc7c0e0fc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=177B70D2AF1E78C2812169AFBC2089DF)
5 new stats about the changing impact of cancer in Canada
![Tali and Kim](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/in-memory-of-tali---ending-childhood-brain-cancer/about-stories-inmemoryoftali.jpg?rev=043298b4393949cd901e3d3f2cd9ff22&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=D513B8CB277A826F4CC313C1985D0040)
In memory of Tali: Ending childhood brain cancer
![Kelly Tugnett with her son, Jaxson](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/life-on-the-road-with-wheels-of-hope/about-stories-kelly-photo.jpg?rev=13e4a739331a48eaa2aee3350818012e&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=DB35062303D1AD4461071D137C123844)
Life on the road with Wheels of Hope
![A young woman wearing the survivors T-shirt of Relay](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/how-research-helped-change-the-odds-for-this-childhood-cancer-survivor/emma-childhood-cancer-survivor.jpg?rev=ca2b3e8122944fb4a5b82b690df9d9dc&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=317618597FC0BC1A2A43DE57D5EEAB0F)
How research helped change the odds for this childhood cancer survivor
![Aeson smiling while standing in his hospital bed](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/aeson-and-the-impact-of-cancer-research/about-stories-aesonandtheimpactofcancerresearch-aesonmoen.jpg?rev=6852903bbbb14167a3b151e9e4a5e3ea&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=0AE3E7E501850B5A3871E4839B3475F5)
Aeson and the impact of cancer research
![Officer Gary with other Cops for Cancer cyclists](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/about-us/hubs/stories/2020/the-humble-beginning-of-an-incredible-movement/about-stories-humblebeginnings-officer-gary.jpg?rev=95f7f7ce2e8a4ffe927c57d89364855a&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=F98D54331394B43EF9B7873AD426EDCE)
Cops for Cancer: The humble beginning of an incredible movement
![Girl with long brown hair sitting on her bed smiling](https://cdn.cancer.ca/-/media/images/ways-to-give/personal-donation/ccff-sabrina-moreino.jpg?rev=c052ef14ea4d49328ec6656fdf483f5b&cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=543&ch=623&hash=B266F0BAC22ED85C5C1E3A81DECF411B)
A childhood cancer survivor shares her story