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Canadian Cancer Society - Women of the World Grand Dessert Party 

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As I spoke to the woman on the phone I told her that my dad was a cancer survivor and every year I go to the Relay for Life and watch him from the sidelines as he walks the survivor's lap. As I started to cry, I told them that I was just diagnosed with cancer and I didn't have surgery or treatment yet but that I wanted so bad to walk with my dad hand in hand. Without hesitation the voice on the phone said sweetie, I'll stop you right there. The day you are diagnosed in our books you are considered a survivor and it would be an honor for us to have you walk with your dad in the survivor's loop. It was that day that I knew I was and would be a survivor!
As I am coming up to my 5 year cancer free, I am proud to say that life goes on after cancer. Since diagnosis my then boyfriend has become my amazing husband, we've bought a house, I left the life of politics and have moved to United Way Centraide Ottawa and am hoping within the next 8 months or so to make the move to Halifax to be closer to my family. I now have a bond with my dad that is like no other who is coming up on his 10 year around the same time that I am celebrating my 5 year. A milestone that I am so proud of but nervous to be approaching; I can only remain positive. Knowing that I can celebrate this milestone with those I love and with my hero....my dad!
As I am standing here, in honor of my aunt Fran who is fighting the fight now, for my friends who are survivors and in memory of the special angels on my shoulder; Pa Sampie, John Allen Cameron and my mentor Linda Peddle. I speak on behalf of those who cannot. Today is a blessing; life is a blessing.
I would like to say a special thank you to all of you who took the time out of your schedule to support a cause so close to my heart. I would like to say a special thank you to everyone at the Canadian Cancer Society as your hard work and dedication will someday give us a life without cancer and we can finally kick cancer's ass for good!

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8 мар 2011

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