Marion Vaclavik: Giving back, in life and beyond
Marion Vaclavik is an occasional Wellspring volunteer, regular monthly donor and a new planned giving donor. “I was always so impressed by those who could make significant gifts to Wellspring,” said Marion. “But then I realized that one doesn’t have to have great wealth to contribute and make a difference. So I make monthly gifts […]
Steve’s Story: A lifeline
“I admit, I was a little hesitant at first. I drove by a Wellspring centre but was too nervous about going in. So I just went home,” said Steve. “But I knew I needed help, and my social worker recommended I try Wellspring. When I finally worked up the nerve, I was pleasantly surprised by […]
Alyssa’s Story: Overcoming my initial hesitation
Wellspring is where Alyssa, like so many others found the support, compassion and strength needed to move on with their lives. In 2001, at the age of 31, Alyssa was diagnosed with a slow-growing, incurable form of lymphoma. Alyssa’s chemotherapy treatment started in 2002, and over the next 15 years, she received treatments twice more, […]
Alana’s Story: Going back in the driver’s seat
“Early in 2020, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer. Within a month, it had progressed to stage 4 in my brain. My life quickly turned upside down. I faced a whirlwind of surgery and treatments and felt as though I had been strapped into a roller coaster with no way to […]
