Colour your hair to conquer cancer? You may have seen the posts on social media, but if you haven't, I'd like to tell you more about this initiative. Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Many of us (if not, most of us) have been affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you have … [Read more...]
Support Princess Margaret & Help Support Cancer Research. #SupportPrincessMargaret Twitter & Periscope Party
Like many other families, ours is no stranger to cancer. We've lost loved ones to cancer (prostate, ovarian, etc). We've also supported loved ones through cancer and are happy to say that they are cancer-free. We've dealt with our own health issues and because cancer hits so close to home for us and countless others, we wholly support the Princess Margaret Cancer … [Read more...]
Support Cancer Research on World Cancer Day
Though supporting cancer patients, survivors, and raising awareness and raising funds for cancer research is important year round, World Cancer Awareness Day is on February 4th. Growing up, no one I knew really talked about cancer. Cancer wasn't something people talked about as they do now, at least. Now the words breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, … [Read more...]
Thirty-One Bags & One Really Great Cause
It's official. I'm obsessed with Thirty-one bags! If there's one thing you may know about me, it's that I'm obsessed with storage solutions and functional solutions. This is mainly due to the fact that our old farm house has absolutely zero storage. No closets in the bedrooms, no storage room...nothing! My husband says the solution to our storage issue is to get rid of … [Read more...]
Supporting Princess Margaret Twitter Party #SupportPrincessMargaret
I remember being a kid and every year my parents would talk about the Princess Margaret Lottery. "Wouldn't it be nice to win the lottery?" and "What would we do if we won the grand prize?" were common questions. I also remember swooning over the incredibly generous prizes. I always wondered what the chances were of winning, but in the end, I realized it doesn't really … [Read more...]
Help Women Beat the Cancer Blues #WinkDay
It started with a simple idea to create a way for Canadian women to show their support for other Canadian Women. Women who are suffering the emotional fallout from cancer and its treatment - the Cancer blues. it's a simple gesture with a powerful message. All it requires is a bit of blue eye shadow and the desire to help. Chances are that cancer has affected the life … [Read more...]
#OneWalkShoeSelfie Twitter Party ~ One Walk to Conquer Cancer
It's safe to say that pretty much all of us have been affected by cancer at some point and in some way. Whether it be a friend, mother, daughter or aunt who have had breast cancer or a father, husband, grandfather, uncle or friend who had prostate cancer...Cancer affects us all. Perhaps you've had a cancer scare and have had to have a procedure done to remove pre-cancerous … [Read more...]
Baring My Soul
World-class cancer centres like The Princess Margaret are leading the way in cancer research and treatment, translating new understanding gained in the laboratory into more effective treatments for patients at our Cancer Centre, across the country and around the world. Through ongoing research, education and innovation, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre continues to be on the … [Read more...]
Would You Take it All Off?
Would you take it all off for a good cause? Not your clothes, silly! Your hair! Today is World Cancer Day and to show my support, I decided to take it all off. I shaved my head. By shaving my head on February 4, 2015 – World Cancer Day, I’m demonstrating my support and solidarity for the thousands of cancer patients who undergo treatment each year. And, I’m raising … [Read more...]
I’m shaving my head for cancer research #NoHairSelfie
Did you know that in 2012, an estimated 14.1 million new cases of cancer occurred worldwide? Every time I hear it, I find it staggering. That’s why I’m joining the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s #NoHairSelfie movement on February 4, 2015 – World Cancer Day. Many of us know someone who has lost their hair as part of their cancer treatment. So by shaving my head (you can … [Read more...]