Irika Haywood: Hitting the reset button on life
For Irika Haywood, breast cancer was a bittersweet diagnosis. Just over a year ago, Irika was living a carefree life. A Healthcare Professional and a loving mother of three, she enjoyed her days off where she could let go and have fun with family or friends. Extroverted and sociable, Irika says she wasn’t paying much […]
Rose Wisher: A pancreatic cancer success story
Submitted by Wisher The month of November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month and November 16 is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is mostly devastating. It is a cancer often found in later stages because of few and surreptitious symptoms and is statistically one of the worst cancers for treatment and survival. The […]
Cathy Commisso and Laura Smith: A lifelong bond formed through Wellspring
A cancer diagnosis can be an isolating experience. Throw a pandemic in the mix, and that feeling of loneliness intensifies. In 2019, Cathy Commisso, was diagnosed with breast cancer before being plunged into lockdown. Living alone, Cathy was cut off from her support system at a time she needed them the most. “I was at […]
Rupinder Sian: Learning to live again
I was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 with DCIS (stage 1) and it was isolated to just my right breast. As such, I had a right mastectomy in 2010 and was fortunate to have reconstruction right away. I was told they had gotten all the cancer out and I had clear margins. No […]
Janice Baker: A feeling of belonging
I was diagnosed with late Stage 2 breast cancer in April of 2022, but I actually had been going to my family doctor for two years, complaining of pains in my left breast. I’m at the age now where they don’t do automatic mammograms. So, between that and the pandemic, there wasn’t a hurry to […]
LeVan Family Foundation ‘Adopts’ Nourish
“My father (Richard LeVan) worked very hard to build a successful business, but unfortunately, in 2003, he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer and passed away. He was just 68 years old. However, our family was fortunate to benefit from his success, and about ten years ago, my mother (Jane LeVan) set up the […]
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation Receives Transformational $2 Million Bequest Gift from Karen Green
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation has received a generous $2 million bequest gift from Karen Green, a devoted long-time donor and former member of Wellspring. This remarkable contribution will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to provide critical support to individuals and families affected by cancer. Karen Green’s personal journey with cancer led her to discover Wellspring, […]
$103,300 Ontario Trillium Grant Improves Cancer Support
Resilient Communities Fund Supports People Living With Cancer in Halton/Peel Region On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation hosted its volunteer appreciation event to recognize the contributions of its dedicated volunteers. At the event, the Foundation also recognized $103,300 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation which has […]
Mourning the passing of Betty Birmingham
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation is mourning the recent passing of Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Birmingham, a devoted philanthropist, a loyal supporter and a cherished friend and member of the Wellspring community. In 2006, Betty joined the Wellspring Halton-Peel Centre in Oakville, as it was known at the time, as a member. Realizing that the space was […]
Video: You are not alone
We often hear from those living with cancer that a significant reason they appreciate Wellspring Cancer Support, is that people there get what you’re going through. Participating in this vibrant supportive community gives you access to a wide range of resources, programs and speakers. Best of all, it gives you a safe landing place among […]
