Sylvie’s Story

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Sylvie’s Story In July 2018, Sylvie Breton was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a type of cancer that forms in the bile ducts. Sylvie remembers vividly the day of her diagnosis. As an avid cyclist, she was in the midst of a training cycle, cycling about 100 kilometres a day. “I completed […]

Interview with Carrie

A man and woman pose for a photo in a green filled infront of mountains

Interview with Carrie  Carrie is a 66-year-old retired nurse, wife of 41 years, mother to three children and currently lives in a small town outside the city of Ottawa. This past June, Carrie was diagnosed with liver disease while living abroad. Her diagnosis came after a blood test, as a […]

National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week

Liz and Ty posing together

National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week April 18 to 24, 2021 is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, an opportunity to encourage Canadians to have important conversations with their friends​ and loved ones about their decision to donate to ensure that each of our organ donation wishes and […]