Wellspring Featured on Global News
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation’s CEO, Christina Smith, talked to Shelley Steeves from Global News about Wellspring’s future affiliation with the Friends of Moncton Hospital Foundation. With this affiliation, Wellspring plans to expand its services into Moncton, meaning more people living in New Brunswick can get the vital cancer support they need. More information on this […]
David Johnston: Wellspring’s exercise program transforms prostate cancer patient’s blood results
On his first official day of retirement, David Johnston was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Unfortunately, this, and the pandemic, meant that all my retirement plans had to be cancelled,” says David. But it took one long and frustrating year to get to that point. Despite having a family history of prostate cancer, David’s doctor did […]
Wellspring’s 2024 Visionary Awards Winners
At Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation’s 25th Anniversary in 2017, we introduced a new Visionary Award, presented to exemplary supporters of Wellspring whose invaluable contributions have profoundly impacted the lives of those we serve. Wellspring is proud to present the Visionary Award this year to three individuals who have made significant philanthropic commitments to Wellspring and […]
Darlene Tiveron-Parks: Finding family with Wellspring’s advanced cancer group
Submitted by Darlene Tiveron-Parks. On October 25, 2019, my world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. By the time my cancer was found, it was widespread and advanced. It had spread from my breast to my ovaries, abdomen, lymph nodes and bone. As far as the bone cancer, […]
Featured Program: Be Well Talk – Breast Reconstruction, Restorative Areola Tattooing
Join us on June 10 from 6-7pm EDT for this unique but important Be Well Talk. Restorative Areola Tattooing is the part of breast restoration that has been disconnected from reconstruction. This online Be Well Talk is presented by Dr. Alexandra Ginty, MD FCFP CCFP(EM), is a Family Physician and the Regional Primary Care Lead […]
May is Leave a Legacy Month
A bequest or gift by will is a simple and thoughtful way to leave a personal legacy, representing your life and values. Whether it is a set dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, a bequest in your will allows you to make a difference for generations to come. “I want Wellspring to be […]
K. Eleanor Novak: A bond forged at Wellspring
Submitted by K. Eleanor Novak My best friend’s diagnosis with a blood cancer in 2016 drastically changed both our lives. Michael found out that he had bone marrow cancer after being admitted to the ER for anemia. Our friendship pivoted from carefree Scrabble games and movie outings to hospital visits and doctors’ appointments. He had […]
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The surgeon said they would do everything they could to make her comfortable. Laurie’s prognosis was poor, she had a host of painful symptoms, and the costs of her cancer drugs went well beyond her ability to pay. That’s when she turned to Wellspring. “Wellspring played a key role in my ability to cope with […]
CTV News: How King Charles’ cancer journey inspires others
“It reinforces the reality that cancer touches us all.” – King Charles In the wake of King Charles’ recent public outing to a cancer facility, Wellspring’s CEO, Christina Smith, sat down with Pauline Chan from CTV News Toronto to talk about Wellspring and all the services we provide to people living with cancer. Watch the […]
Keith McMillan: Giving back in support of people with cancer and those who do so much
Submitted by Keith McMillan I am almost 4 years cancer free after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in June 2020. It was a scary diagnosis with a low survival rate. But with great surgery and oncological care, along with becoming a member at Wellspring, I found a will to survive – and I did just […]
