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There’s a story to be told at every stage of the cancer experience – 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.

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Jimmy Morel stands behind the Relay For Life starting line, surrounded by participants in yellow t-shirts.
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Walking toward a future without cancer
May 2025
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Zahra's story: Honouring a father and husband at Relay For Life
May 2025
(From left to right): Juanita, Leonard and Hailey Rodenhiser smiling at the camera wearing shirts that say 'Hope for Hailey'
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How global support helped a family through childhood cancer
Headshot of Stephen Medhurst
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Stephen's story: Taking inspiration from a cancer diagnosis
Jakob, outside, wearing a Relay For Life t-shirt.
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An inspiration at Relay For Life Youth
A group of people's hands on top of each other
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How advocacy creates an impact in cancer care
Maci Millen in a hospital bed.
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Kati and Maci's story: Never alone on a childhood cancer journey
Collage of the participants of hope
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5 Participants of Hope share why they continue to relay
Linda sitting in a chair.
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After losing 3 sisters to cancer, how one woman honours their memory at Relay For Life
Lianne standing next to a woman
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A breast cancer survivor shares the impact of Relay For Life
Vincent sitting by a window
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How a teen became a caregiver when cancer affected his family
Tyler tenant son fils
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Tyler’s story: How a genetic test for stomach cancer changed this father’s life
Morgan with two other youth canvassing for Relay for Life
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Meet 3 inspirational young Canadians who are changing the future of cancer!
A young woman wearing the survivors T-shirt of Relay
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How research helped change the odds for this childhood cancer survivor
Sarah Midea, Cancer Survivor, holding up a large sized event photo frame
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Community is bigger than cancer: finding hope at Relay For Life
A young man smiling outside.
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How youth take action to change the future of cancer