I participated in the 2022 #BrainTumourWalk this past weekend in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada as the captain of Team #HoldOnPleaseEmily. This book, ‘Hold on please, Emily,’ was published last year and how I connected with Brain Tumour… Read More »Brain Tumour Walk 2022
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Today (October 24th) is Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. Canada currently has one of the highest rates of brain tumour incidents in the world. Between 1992 and 2008, 13,340 Canadians died from glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) alone and research is needed… Read More »Brain Cancer Awareness Day
Brain Cancer Awareness Day
Hats for Hope is a movement to raise awareness for brain cancer in Canada. The truth about brain cancer is that 8 of the 27 Canadians that are diagnosed daily with brain tumours are cancerous. The Hats for Hope campaign aims to… Read More »Hats for Hope
Hats for Hope
Today is World Photography Day and Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) on Instagram is celebrating by asking everyone to share their favourite Brain Tumour Walk picture. Today is World Photography Day and Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) on Instagram is celebrating by asking everyone… Read More »World Photography Day
World Photography Day
Sunday, June 27 – Walk Day marked the first event for Team #HoldOnPleaseEmily where all members walked on June 27th to raise awareness for brain tumours in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC). I walked with my family at Tommy… Read More »Team #HoldOnPleaseEmily’s First #BrainTumourWalk
Team #HoldOnPleaseEmily’s First #BrainTumourWalk
Today I received a lovely surprise in the mail from Amy, a member of BTFC. I’ve been in contact with Amy Mathias throughout my book launch as we connected through social media. Amy is the Fundraising Engagement and Development Associate of BTFC… Read More »BTFC surprise thank you note
BTFC surprise thank you note
On June 27th, I will be participating in Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) virtual Brain Tumour Walk to help end brain tumours. I’m really excited since we are only a week away. This year, I am Team Captain of… Read More »One-week before Brain Tumour Walk
One-week before Brain Tumour Walk
The announcement today of the passing of A.M.A. founder, Eelke ‘Allen’ Monsma brought great sadness as members of Team #HoldOnPleaseEmily begin preparing for the virtual Brain Tumour Walk, scheduled for June 27th. Allen, at age 87, passed peacefully, surrounded by… Read More »Allen Monsma: always remembered
Allen Monsma: always remembered
On June 27th, I will be participating in Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s Brain Tumour Walk to raise awareness for brain tumours. This year, in honour of my book release, ‘Hold on please, Emily,’ I will captain my walk team… Read More »Brain Tumour Walk on June 27th
Brain Tumour Walk on June 27th
Almost 40 years ago, patients, like Kelly Northey, who were diagnosed with a brain tumour had to struggle alone. To help others like Kelly, her parents founded Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) to advocate for change. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada… Read More »Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada