Stories of Hope
Hope lies in community. It lives in our
relationships and in our stories. The stories here
are written by KCCFA kids, parents and others who
have walked the cancer journey and come out the
other side. They are meant to inspire hope.
We welcome stories of hope from each and every one
of you. If you have an inspiring story you’d like to
share, please
email us.
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Taylor’s Story
What I am sharing with you here has impacted
me personally. And, I know it impacts over
1,300 Canadian families every year. I’m
talking about childhood cancer.
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Karisma’s Story
October 13 2004, exactly two months after my
18th birthday, my life, which I thought was
just beginning, was in danger of ending.
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Falling for KCCFA
When I fall, I make it a spectacular fall.
My definition of a spectacular fall is a
total wipe out. A total wipe out is arms
flailing, books flying, knees buckling and
legs scraping like a pair of giant garden
sheers. These falls are a part of my daily
regime. Read more |
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Carie Jennifer Wik:
Mentor for Life
I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 13
months old. I am now 19. I am a cancer
survivor. I have overcome many obstacles
along the way, both physical and emotional,
by learning to accept the effects of cancer
and surgery on my body and developing the
confidence to realize that this is part of
who I am. Read more |
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