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Around this time last year a text from my (40yo) brother popped up on the screen of my car as I was leaving the grocery store on a Saturday morning: I HAVE BOWEL CANCER. The initial shock (which was so substantial I hit the trolley guard rail coming out of the parking lot 🙈 ) wore off and my steadfast optimism settled in. It was No Big Deal, Dan reassured me, it's just a nuisance. He would get it cut out and move on with his life. He wasn't a "Cancer Guy" after all. Spoiler Alert: It was a big deal. And cancer has dominated the landscape of our lives for the last year but the past 5 months in particular. I'm about to fly home to Canada to support Daniel Simmons, his wife Monica and my family (in the middle of a major transaction - thanks to the support of my team at Tundra Resource Analytics as well as my wonderful clients & the teams I am working in who are demonstrating genuine care in covering for me and ensuring I can prioritise my family right now). By coincidence Dan's company Shared Tower, is participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Dan's honour while I am in Canada so my Mom and I have joined the team. Will I struggle? Absolutely. But I'm acutely aware of what an actual struggle looks like so it is easy to find the perspective to battle through a 100km bike ride. One of the worst parts of this experience is knowing that this pain is not localised to my family. Statistically there are no families that will be untouched by the horror of cancer in their lifetime. Cancer research funding is so critical and so if you feel so inclined you can contribute to my fundraising efforts at the link below. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is Canada's largest and most impactful cycling fundraising, having raised $280 million since its inception. https://lnkd.in/dh4CdmTs

Every May, we Go Grey 🖤, for 31 days in recognition of Brain Cancer Awareness month. 🗓 31 days to honour and support🖤 all the courageous and resilient people, past and present, children and adults, who have been affected by a malignant brain tumour diagnosis. 🗓 31 days united in our action, across Canada, to raise awareness🗣 for an incurable, difficult to treat, severely underfunded, lethal disease. 🗓 31 days to fundraise for research🔬so we can improve outcomes for people diagnosed with brain cancer. If you’ve been thinking about how to get involved this Brain Cancer Awareness month, keep reading: This Monday, April 1st, head over to our website to create your own fundraising page. Because you know your community the best, you get to choose the most meaningful way to Go Grey🖤. Your way can be as simple as a lemonade stand to as big as a community run. Here is a list of all the ways you can Go Grey🖤: Art Show Auctions Bake sale Bike ride Car wash Carnival Casino Community Potluck Spin class Danceathon Fashion Gala Gaming tournament Lemonade stand Movie marathon Motorcycle Ride Obstacle course Raffle Scavenger hunt Silent auction Sporting event tournament (Golf tournament, soccer/hockey game etc.) Steps challenge Talent show Trivia night Walk or run Yard sale Yoga class Overwhelmed with planning? Not sure how to get started? Email jessica@braincancercanada.ca and we’ll help you get on your way to going grey🖤. #braincancerawarenessmonth #greyinmay #greyinmayyourway

Read the latest Oncotarget #announcements and #pressreleases: https://lnkd.in/dd39jgy #openaccess #peerreviewed #oncology #cancer #researchpapers

Another great morning networking with the BNI Celtic crew! 💪🏼 Here’s some of the highlights 👇 ✅Ed co from a guest, Evan, educating us on how he helps 1st year members ✅Great 4 minute launch pad from Michael Locke, Bowel Cancer UK ✅Brilliant speech from Christopher Robertson ✅Gareth Waters won the best 60 seconds ✅Awesome power team session led by Mike! We also had some fantastic visitors in the room! If you’d like to grow your business with networking, why not come along to our next meeting? 😎 #networking #bni #businessgrowth

Did you know that being physically #active can reduce your cancer risk by helping you to keep a #healthy weight? Why not set yourself a new challenge this summer and sign up to your local Race for Life event? With hundreds of 3k, 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events organised by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) taking place across the UK, there’s a race for everyone! Whether you’re #walking or #running your way around the course, or taking on the Pretty Muddy obstacles, the one thing that matters is that you’re helping to beat #cancer. https://lnkd.in/egR2ja4B

Read the latest Oncotarget #announcements and #pressreleases: https://lnkd.in/dd39jgy #openaccess #peerreviewed #oncology #cancer #researchpapers

Read the latest Oncotarget #announcements and #pressreleases: https://lnkd.in/dd39jgy #openaccess #peerreviewed #oncology #cancer #researchpapers

Unable to attend Chicago Select but looking for ways to support? Consider Chicago Select's Underwriting opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of this event for the American Cancer Society. Underwriters are critical to the event's success by covering the expenses of essential elements, allowing ACS to invest more funds in advancing breakthrough cancer research.    By sponsoring a specific element of the event, you or your company will receive name recognition on the event website and in the event program. Additional recognition benefits vary per opportunity. Underwriting sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible, making your contribution a meaningful investment in our tireless work to improve the quality of life for families facing cancer. https://lnkd.in/gx47HKYU #cancerresearch #endcancer Jim Hart Jody Phillips Tina Nowak Rebecca Zavala Kat Kosup

Today marks the final week of The Dana-Farber Campaign, a seven-year effort which has been led by Institute Trustees Michael Eisenson and Monica Chandra. Our fall issue of Impact features both Trustees, who have made transformational gifts to the endeavor, supporting cutting-edge research with implications for cancer in its many forms. You can read the cover story here: DanaFarberImpact.org

Upcoming Challenge! I've decided to take on a unique and challenging event – The Flawed Hero Marathon! #PhilRoberton is the gent organising the event. He’s putting a lot of time and effort into this - so the least I can do to offer my support is participate. A few of the guys who I know from the Network participated in this incredible marathon back in April, and they couldn't stop raving about the fantastic experience. Inspired by their stories, I've made up my mind to join in April 2025! What makes this marathon special? It starts at midnight, when most people are fast asleep. It's not just a physical challenge but a mental one as well. My goal isn't about finishing fast; it's about finishing strong. Whether I jog, walk, or even crawl, I'll cross that finish line. There won't be any crowds cheering us on, just us participants and our thoughts. But we're running for a greater cause: raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer. I'll be sharing my journey occasionally, and it might surprise some of my family and friends. Then again, maybe it won't – I do love a good challenge! I'd love your support in any way possible. Share your own challenges, cheer me on, or simply spread the word about this important cause. Together, we can push our limits and make a difference. Let's inspire each other to achieve greatness and support prostate cancer awareness. #FlawedHeroMarathon #ProstateCancerAwareness #ChallengeAccepted #InspireChange #wellbeing #wholemanacademy #resilience Have a great day!